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PHall | January 3, 2024
“Patriarchy” is a nasty word today. Here is how I define it, and why I think it is important and essential to a healthy environment: “Patriarchy is a system where men are in positions of headship and authority for the protection of women and children, but with the necessary help of both, especially from wives […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Historical Commonality: In denominations, there is a decline in attendance, and an offcial separation of congregations from their denominations, because of two doctrinal changes: 1) acceptance of same-sex marriages; 2) dissolution of gender roles and therefore affirming ordination of women (From Women in the Church, Kostenberger, Schreiner). What this book hasn’t stated (I’m still […]
PHall | February 7, 2023
Can Women Be Elders? When discussing leadership within a church, an argument making the rounds is, “‘Elders’ is a Jewish concept, so when Paul uses that patriarchal term, he is not showing a pattern for churches today. That’s why women can be elders” (a paraphrase and not an exact quote). Considering there are cultural elements […]
PHall | February 1, 2023
For those who believe that Adam’s headship did not exist prior to the fall, please consider the following questions: 1. Who did the serpent talk to? Eve. 2. Who decided the fruit was good to eat? Eve. 3. Who decided the fruit was pleasant to look at? Eve. 4. Who decided the forbidden fruit was […]
PHall | January 4, 2023
1 Timothy 2:11-14 What can structure teach us about this controversial text? 1A – “A woman is to learn quietly • 1B – with full submission. 2A – I do not allow a woman to teach • 2B – or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet. 3A – For […]
PHall | December 21, 2022
1 Timothy 2:11-14 What can structure teach us about this controversial text? 1A – “A woman is to learn quietly • 1B – with full submission. 2A – I do not allow a woman to teach • 2B – or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet. 3A – For […]
PHall | May 21, 2020
No human language can capture all that God is, as seen in the enigmatic “I Am that I Am.” And yet, God has chosen the limitations of human language in which to communicate. Therefore, we must ask, “What is God communicating?” Those who object to God calling Himself “Father” state that doesn’t mean God is […]
PHall | April 20, 2020
A woman was the first witness (John 20). She was the first to tell of the good news. Christian Apologists see this as significant, since women were not considered reliable witnesses. Egalitarians see this as significant, calling this woman, the first “evangelist.” Complementarians also see this as significant, but not with the application made by […]
PHall | February 17, 2020
Romans 16:7 contains the only mention of Junia (NIV, CSB) or Junias (NASB, ESV). For someone mentioned only once, there is no shortage of controversy over this person.Male or Female? If the latter spelling is correct then this person is male. Most translations use the former female spelling which is better supported by the Greek […]
PHall | February 17, 2020
Is God Male?Let’s first assert undeniable facts:1. God is not male in the sense of sexuality. False gods were very much the sex in which they were depicted. The myths give stories describing such. Male and female sexuality is for propagating and even the angels, although likewise described as male, are not physically so (Matthew […]