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Throughout the history of the church there have been a variety of views concerning the role of women in public ministry. Some contend that in light of Paul’s words in Galatians and Ephesians along with examples in the New Testament narrative it is clear women should be allowed participation in any ministry open to men. On the other hand, there are those who argue the obvious words of Scripture, especially in 1 Corinthians 14 and 1 Timothy 2, prohibit women from a public teaching ministry of a mixed assembly (both men and women). Moreover, there is the insistence that the public teaching ...

Nowadays many Christians believe the rule and reign of Jesus is limited to “spiritual” matters of a personal sort. The kingdom most Christians are willing to embrace is something that does not threaten their personal peace and comfort. After all, isn’t the Christian life all about me? Absolutely not. Jesus said all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to him. He didn’t say all authority in heaven and earth would be given to him at a later date. Jesus was declared the Son with power at his resurrection and his ascension was to a position of ruling authority. Truly, nations...

We have been told Islam is a religion of peace and it's adherents simply want to be left alone to practice their faith. We have been told Islam is a sophisticated religion with a founder worthy of imitation. We have been told Islam provides an ethical structure designed to bring peace and equity. None of this is true. In this short book, theologian and author David Eric Williams looks at the evidence concerning the character of Islam. Read this brief missive and decide for yourself.

The book of Ruth tells the tale of women in crisis. The Primary characters in the story are widows - and one of them is a foreigner. In the world of ancient Israel, no one was more vulnerable than Ruth and Naomi. Nonetheless, the main characters are shown to be wise, resourceful and courageous. Against all odds, they realize the blessings of God and secure a special place in the history of God's people.

Why do great novels, poems and plays move us and excite us? How can they change the way we look at ourselves and the world? What do these authors have to teach us? Why do they matter? There are no better answers to these questions than those provided by the authors themselves. We want to let them speak. Professing Literature is not a broad summary of major works. Instead, it will zero in on one or two key passages, looking at them closely in order to figure out what is at stake. The goal will be to appreciate an author’s brilliance by seeing him or her in action. We will unpack key phrases, ...

It has been said the Roman Empire was used by God in the spread of the Gospel; the well maintained roads, safe passage by sea, relative peace and order. Yet, the influence of Roman power in the land of Christianity’s origin was largely the work of one man – not a Roman, not a Jew yet a friend of the Romans and king of the Jews: Herod the Great.

According to the Bible, the doctrine of baptism is elementary to the Christian faith. This means even immature Christians should understand it. However, different points of view about the sacrament of baptism have persisted in the church for hundreds of years. It is the hope of the author that the Holy Spirit will use this booklet to help you in your study of Scripture concerning the elementary principal of baptism.