“‘All who gain power are afraid to lose it.’ So said Darth Sidious (aka, Chancellor Palpatine) in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. And despite being from the dark side, he was correct. The biggest motivator for those in power is often their fear of losing it. Sadly, that is also the case with abusive […]
“In a June 2021 article entitled, “Her Desire Will be For Her Husband”: What Genesis 3:16 Means for Marriage, Jason DeRouchie writes, “the woman’s ‘desire against’ her husband means that, in the cursed world, the wife will seek to overpower and subvert her husband’s God-given authority … when a wife attacks a husband’s God-given headship, […]
“ You may have heard the story of the Mennonite Brethren movement. One particular analysis goes like this: the first generation believed and proclaimed the gospel and thought that there were certain social entailments. The next generation assumed the gospel and advocated the entailments. The third generation denied the gospel and all that were left […]
“ When discussing gender issues in the church, it’s crucial to understand the various interpretations of the curse on women from Genesis 3:16. After all, only an accurate assessment of the root issues resulting from the Fall will position us to fully appreciate the gospel’s answer. In what follows I will particularly consider the phrase […]
“The inimitable Fred Sanders has reviewed the revised Trinity chapter in Wayne Grudem’s second edition of Systematic Theology. As per usual, Fred’s take is clear, measured, engaging, grounded in Scripture, well-versed in the tradition, and just the right amount of levity. I encourage you to read the whole thing, but the nub of the review […]
“The boundaries and the limits of natural revelation and special revelation are set. Natural revelation is a distinct and separate revelation, communicating God’s imprint upon the created universe; special revelation is a distinct and separate revelation, communicating God’s saving activity to humanity. Although distinct and separate, the two revelations are complimentary and do not contradict […]
“While sometimes characterized as the ‘Age of Faith,’ the sixteenth century actually had its share of religious skeptics. When John Calvin encountered these men, he often found it necessary to provide arguments that might ‘shut the mouth of the obstreperous.’ In other words, he was not opposed to engaging in subtle arguments. At the same […]
“In this final post, we’ll highlight the potential harm that could come from rendering Genesis 3:16 as “your desire shall be contrary to your husband.” If the Scripture brings life and health, we must also acknowledge that perversions of Scripture bring turmoil and pain. If the recent change to Genesis 3:16 does not accurately represent […]