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Great New Flurry of Content from GreenBaggins
GreenBaggins has provided a flurry of new content, which appear to be sermons. I found them interesting, and they mesh somewhat with the series of Patriarchy-related posts I have been presenting. Additional sermons are available as well, at the GreenBaggins website. Submission? What’s that? (Ephesians 5:21-24)Husbands, Love your Wives (Ephesians 5:25-27)Marriage and the Church (Ephesians…
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Reverencing One’s Husband
I came across this interesting post from a woman explaining to younger woman some considerations for a mate, and for those already married some suggestions for improvement. (link) It seems mostly correct, and so I commend it for reading, with a couple of quibbles and comments. The verse in question is: Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let…
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Jim West Misunderstands Submission
In a recent post, Dr. Jim West argues that the word usually translated “submit” in Ephesians 5:21-22 would be better translated cooperate (link). This is simply wrong. It’s easy to see where Dr. West’s error comes from: a refusal to acknowledge Biblical standards for greater and lesser authority, especially within the family. It is a…
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Biblical Institution of Patriarchy – Objections Answered
In response to an earlier post on the Biblical institution of the patriarchy, Ken asks (in comments here): 1) How does a Christian respond to the claim that such bible passages are sexist? That word is so full of loaded meaning that trying to defend against its imputation is like saying you support Neo-Nazis. Of…
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Be A Man!
Not just a “human” or a “person” but a “man.” Obviously, this post is not for the ladies and girls who may stop by: you should not be men. 1. Rejoice in what you have been given. If God made you a man, rejoice! It is a great blessing to be a man. Men are…
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The Biblical Institution of Patriarchy: Oaths and Vows
Numbers 30 (the entire chapter)[INTRODUCTION]1And Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes concerning the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded.[GENERAL RULE]2If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he…