This is part of a series on Roman Catholicism. See this index. In a discussion with Protestant to Roman Catholic convert Kentucky Gent, he made a typical appeal to sacred tradition. Catholics argue that “sacred tradition” is not merely written, but also included spoken instruction. Thus he cited: 2 Thessalonians 2:15 …
This series on Christian Eschatology discusses the aspects of Daniel and Revelation least affected by speculation. The most significant problem with Christian Eschatology is arbitrary interpretation, rooted in writer’s opinions or church traditions. This series derives conclusions from only two things: scripture and the historical record. No tradition is permitted. The complete …
This series on Christian Eschatology discusses the aspects of Daniel and Revelation least affected by speculation. The most significant problem with Christian Eschatology is arbitrary interpretation, rooted in writer’s opinions or church traditions. This series derives conclusions from only two things: scripture and the historical record. No tradition is permitted. The complete …
This series on Christian Eschatology discusses the aspects of Daniel and Revelation least affected by speculation. The most significant problem with Christian Eschatology is arbitrary interpretation, rooted in writer’s opinions or church traditions. This series derives conclusions from only two things: scripture and the historical record. No tradition is permitted. The complete …
This series on Christian Eschatology discusses the aspects of Daniel and Revelation least affected by speculation. The most significant problem with Christian Eschatology is arbitrary interpretation, rooted in writer’s opinions or church traditions. This series derives conclusions from only two things: scripture and the historical record. No tradition is permitted. The complete …
This eschatological timeline is a summary and expansion of Timothy F. Kauffman’s work at the Out of His Mouth blog. This may one day be reworked into multiple parts. It is intended to be a work-in-progress and will be expanded as time goes by. The timeline is broken down into …
This is part of a series on patriarchy, headship, and submission. See this index. The Bible metaphorically speaks of the head and body on a number of occasions. In English, Latin, and ancient Hebrew idiomatic use, the head of a body may be interpreted as someone in a place of …
This is part of a series on patriarchy, headship, and submission. See this index. There is tension between unity and authority in marriage. But which is primary? For no one can serve two masters. You must love one and treat the other as of no consequence whatsoever. Let’s say that spouses …
This is part of a series on patriarchy, headship, and submission. See this index. Ephesians 5:22-33 has a chiastic structure. Structure A: submission and respect together refer to honor B: head-body metaphor refers to unity, not authority C: Christ is savior of both men and women, who are both equal members …
This is part of a series on patriarchy, headship, authority, and submission. See this index. I concluded Headship: Authority or Preeminence? by saying: The focus on strict hierarchical, unidirectional, non-mutual authority structure is fundamentally wrong. It’s like tithing anise and cumin, while neglecting the higher matters. Headship authority can never sanctify. Half an …