Encore: Rick Warren and Twelve Points of Manipulative Rhetoric in His “Open Letter to All Southern Baptists”
Strong rhetoric sometimes masks weak arguments. Here are 12 points of manipulative rhetoric used by Rick Warren in the past which might very well show up in the future.
Encore: The SBC’s Gordian Knot Problem
In Greek mythology, a farmer named Gordias tied a knot that nobody could untie. The SBC has a Gordian Knot problem: almost a dozen strands that must be identified to be untied.
Encore: Skill, Talent, and the Call to be an “Excellent” Female Preacher
If a worldly “excellence” is our only goal, then bring on the female preachers. But if God desires faithfulness over flashiness, then our selection of preachers is based on qualifications, and not mere giftings.
2.17 Mike Law Jr., David Schrock • Interview • “Female Pastors in the SBC: An Interview with Mike Law (March Encore)”
Listen in as Mike Law Jr. and David Schrock discuss the state of female pastors in the SBC.
March Intermission: From Complementarianism to the Person and Work of Christ
As the Bible’s beautiful vision for men and women continues to be undermined by the egalitarian beach ball-turned-wrecking-ball, we provide here a recap of March 2023’s articles and a preview of our glorious theme in April: our crucified and risen savior.
What That Hideous Strength Teaches Us About Marriage and God
While a science-fiction novel, C. S. Lewis’s That Hideous Strength has much to teach us about our own reality. Namely, masculine leadership is not an obstacle to overcome but an aspect of God’s good design.
The Beauty of Biblically Broad Complementarianism
What are the ABCDEs of differences between males and females, easy enough for a child to understand? They are Appearance, Body, Character, Demeanor, and (with a little cheating) Eager posture.
Endless Repackagings of Egalitarianism: Four Important Book Reviews
There is nothing new under the sun. How do four recent books give a new spin on an old sin?
2.14 Jonathan Leeman, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Criteria for When a Woman Can Teach Among Christians”
Does Scripture permit a woman to teach a Sunday School class? What about lead a small group? While Scripture clearly teaches complementary roles for men and women, applying this teaching to various ministry settings requires careful thought. So, what does a faithful and wise complementarianism look like in practice?
Practical Complementarity
Must we sheepishly uphold Scripture’s teaching on the roles of men and women, embarrassed by its “outdated” ideas? Absolutely not! The sweet song of complementarity causes homes to flourish, so we should gladly sing along.
Poking Holes in the Egalitarian Beachball: Seven Arguments against Female Pastors
What do you say when your daughter turns to you and curiously asks, “So why can’t women be pastors?” Through seven different responses to current arguments, our answer boils down to this: “Because we trust our good and wise God.”
2.13 Jonathan Leeman • Reading • “Criteria for When a Woman Can Teach Among Christians”
Does Scripture permit a woman to teach a Sunday School class? What about lead a small group? While Scripture clearly teaches complementary roles for men and women, applying this teaching to various ministry settings requires careful thought. So, what does a faithful and wise complementarianism look like in practice?
