In the last two posts I introduced the complementarian assignment in the Practical Theology seminar and provided a summary of William Webb's perspective. Here is my response to Webb: Response to William Webb’s “redemptive-movement” hermeneutic The over-arching concern with Webb’s hermeneutic is that it essentially invalidates the moral authority of the New Testament. If the New Testament teaching represents just one stage of movement toward an “ultimate ethic,” Christians must at all cost discover this ethic. But then this ambiguous “ultimate” teaching (itself a moving target, since … [Read more...] about Women in Ministry and the Home – III
Archives for August 2007
Massive Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis, MN
My wife and I drove over that bridge many times every week, as did hundreds of our friends and coworkers. I don't think I have ever been so close to a tragedy of this proportion in all my life. John Piper comments on the significance of these kinds of events: All of us have sinned against God, not just against man. This is an outrage ten thousand times worse than the collapse of the 35W bridge. That any human is breathing at this minute on this planet is sheer mercy from God. God makes the sun rise and the rain fall on those who do not treasure him above all else. He causes the heart to … [Read more...] about Massive Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis, MN
Women in Ministry and the Home – II
Following up on my last post, here is a summary of William Webb's perspective: Introduction William Webb has set forth an ingenious apologetic for egalitarianism in his book Slaves, Women & Homosexuals (IVP, 2001). This paper will focus on Webb’s arguments regarding slavery and the roles of women, asking the question: If biblical principles suggest that slavery should be abolished, even though the Bible regulates slavery, shouldn’t women also be “liberated” (i.e., released from having to submit to their husbands and allowed equal opportunity to attain pastoral offices), even though the Bible … [Read more...] about Women in Ministry and the Home – II