Misused Scripture: Proverbs 13:24 - Spare the Rod
People often cite "Spare the rod, spoil the child" as a Bible verse about the need for spanking
Ezekiel, Husbands, and Christ
New Testament authors routinely took Hebrew Bible metaphors and redeemed them by re-reading and reinterpreting them through the lens of
The one time "authority" is used to describe marriage relationships
Conservative Christians love to obsess over who has the authority in a marriage between a man and a woman. They'll tell you about Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3. They'll talk about headship and wives submitting and the metaphor of Christ and the church.
Misused Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12 "I do not permit a woman to teach"
There's a significant portion of the church that believes that women are not allowed to teach. Maybe they
Misused Scripture: Ephesians 5:23 "The husband is the head of the wife"
Headship ≠ Leadership
Setting the Record Straight
Last time I talked about how Ephesians 5:22 needs to be read in
Revival is already happening. It may disappoint you.
Having a great worship experience with fellow believers is a powerful thing. Being intoxicated with the presence of God (through music, preaching, prayer, and even dance) can be a life-altering experience. But it is not the same as revival.
To be helpful
Some Housekeeping
Thanks for hanging with me these past few weeks. Your kind words and encouragement have meant the world
We Know When the Son of Man Will Come in His Kingdom
To my friend who asked about Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Virgins—I'm sorry. We'
Misused Scripture 6: Ephesians 5:21-22 "Wives Submit To Your Husbands"
If you've been around conservative Christians long enough, you've probably encountered the idea of "Biblical
Co-Pastoring
If I wanted to drive a manager up the wall, I would make him responsible for the success of an
