Andrew Bartlett has asked a good question: What is the worst mistranslation in our English Bibles relating to women? Worst Translations: All in One is Andrew Bartlett's answer to this question. He discusses the question in four ways: Which mistranslation gets the prize for having the least shred of justification? Which mistranslation gives the most… Continue reading The worst mistranslations in English Bibles relating to women
Tag: Romans
For sheep who are stepping forward as shepherds
Here are tips and encouragement for sheep who are stepping forward as shepherds. God's word urges us to grow into maturity in Christ: until we every one (in the unity of faith and the knowledge of the Son of God) grow up to be perfect in the maturity of the fullness of Christ; so that… Continue reading For sheep who are stepping forward as shepherds
Blindness as a judgment from God – part 6 of series on blindness and deception
When people make themselves blind through their own choice to suppress the truth in unrighteousness, God makes them even more blind. (2 Thessalonians 2:10b-12) ....They perish because they would not receive the love of the truth, so that they might have been saved. And therefore God will send them strong delusion, so that they will… Continue reading Blindness as a judgment from God – part 6 of series on blindness and deception
Blindness as a result of being deceived by others – part 5 of series on blindness and deception
The Bible says that we can be blinded by Satan and by other human beings. Some of the humans who blind us are consciously working for Satan. Some of the humans who blind us are unconsciously working for Satan. Perhaps they have to some degree been blinded by other humans who are consciously working for… Continue reading Blindness as a result of being deceived by others – part 5 of series on blindness and deception
Is God gender biased? Does the Bible warn against men’s sexual sins more than women’s?
Does Scripture indicate that MEN are more prone to sexual sin than WOMEN? The sexual sins of both sexes are recounted in the Bible. Is God pointing the finger at one sex in particular? For those who are stuck in the sinkhole of sexual immorality, I urge you to read to the bottom of this… Continue reading Is God gender biased? Does the Bible warn against men’s sexual sins more than women’s?
“Do not take a brother to court” – does it mean you can’t seek a protection order against your abuser?
To seek a protection order from the court is not a sin. A victim of abuse does not go against biblical principles by seeking a protection order from the secular justice system, even if the abuser professes to be a believer. The "do not take a brother to court" principle from 1 Corinthians 6 must… Continue reading “Do not take a brother to court” – does it mean you can’t seek a protection order against your abuser?
When kids have to spend time with an abusive parent, how can they apply ‘heap burning coals upon his head’?
A reader says: I am a post-divorce survivor of domestic violence. My family have grown and changed a lot along with me through this process....from being unwitting allies of my X, to now maintaining no contact and helping me escape from my abuser. My kids have to have regular visitation with their Dad by court… Continue reading When kids have to spend time with an abusive parent, how can they apply ‘heap burning coals upon his head’?