Regarding church staff, is it biblical for a woman to be in a lead role such as Communications Director (or a similar ministry position within the church) and have men reporting to her?
Regarding church staff, is it biblical for a woman to be in a lead role such as Communications Director (or a similar ministry position within the church) and have men reporting to her?
From Nate Werner – If a Christian man commits a sin in the past that would disqualify him from eldership (e.g. – looking at porn, but has since repented) is he forever disqualified? More generally, if a man did not meet the qualifications for eldership in the past, but now he does, is that man forever disqualified?
If the death of Jesus is not a mere example of sacrificial love but actual atonement (the finished payment for sin), and if Jesus died for each and every individual, why do many people still go to eternal suffering in hell? It appears as though these individuals’ sins are being paid for “twice;” once by Jesus on the cross, and …
What is equality? Should it be held as a virtue? Should it be pursued? Where there be equality in the new heaven and the new earth? Or will hierarchy among humans continue into eternity? All of these questions are addressed in this episode of Questions.
“If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.” 1 Corinthians 14:35 ESV The Bible seems to indicate that women should reserve their theological questions for their husbands. If so, how far should this principle be applied?
Recently, a Christian 501(c)(3) organization was denied tax-exempt status by the IRS because of some variation of the following: “Biblical principles tend to favor Republican candidates.” This exemption has been appealed and the decision rightly reversed. However, IRS law bans “political campaign activity by charities and churches.” So if we believe that churches are called to preach “the whole counsel …