According to Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley, there are “essential”, “primary”, or “first tier” doctrines a person must hold in order to become a Christian and/or be considered a Christian. So, what are these doctrines? One example she gives is that you must believe you’re a sinner. And if you don’t believe you’re […]
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Bad Examples of Women Pastors (But Great Examples of Godly Women)
Should there be equality in the roles of men and women as many Christians believe? Or has God gifted women to fulfill only the roles He has specifically designed for them…. which does not include women becoming pastors, nor is it a woman’s role to teach men. In this piece over at Junction City, Gabriel Hughes […]
Seven Reasons 1 Timothy 2:12 Isn’t the Crazy Aunt We Hide in the Closet when Company Comes Over
Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley queries: “Are we more afraid of the wrath of woman than the wrath of God?” According to Lesley, although they may not realize it, for a large number of professing Christians the answer is, sadly, yes. It is evident that many believers fear man (what other people think […]
In Case You Were Wondering: Are Female Bloggers Violating Scripture by “Teaching” Men?
Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley asked several women bloggers this question. My bottom line is that (1) I’m not expositing scripture, and (2) the book of Jude (about contending for truth and doctrinal purity) was written to all believers, not just men. Now to Michelle’s post: Complementarian women bloggers and authors are […]