Why don’t we have any women pastors in our denomination? Why do men lead our Sunday church services? Does Christianity squash women? What place do women have in ministry? The Apostle Paul answers most of these questions in 1 Timothy 2:8-15, one of the most controversial passages in the Bible. The entire letter of 1… Continue reading Why women should not be pastors
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Why I am not a Jehovah’s Witness
Over the last few weeks our church’s ministry apprentice and myself have been visited by a group of sincere, enthusiastic and persistent Jehovah’s Witnesses. After arriving a number of times at our doorstep, they debate with us with the aim of persuading us that Jesus is not God and nor, they say, did he ever… Continue reading Why I am not a Jehovah’s Witness
Small, but schizophrenic
James 3:9-10 says, “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.” James says that many stand and sing choruses during Sunday service and on the way… Continue reading Small, but schizophrenic
Sanctity of marriage
In my previous post I mentioned some of societal factors hampering good marriages. I mentioned that we needed to get with God’s plan for marriage. Jesus spoke about God’s intentions for marriage in Mark 10:1-12. Jesus reminded the religious leaders of the day that marriage was God’s plan from the very beginning by referring to… Continue reading Sanctity of marriage
Till divorce do us part
We live in a world with a high divorce rate, many children born out of wedlock, teenage pregnancy, marital unfaithfulness and premarital promiscuity. People are still getting married, but they are getting married later, less frequently, more hesitantly and less successfully. A prenup contract is the norm, as often we expect divorce. A large number… Continue reading Till divorce do us part