What does it mean to be a "helper"? When God created humankind male and female, in most versions it gives the impression that God created woman simply to be a helper to man. Is that so? It's an important question with all that is going on today, not only with regard to the role of … Continue reading Ezer Kenegdo
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Holiday Reading
Are you looking for some holiday reading? Questions on the role of women in the church? Headship/authority and submission? Faith and works? Understanding the Trinity? And more... Four of my books are available on Amazon Kindle for free today through Monday. Why not get a copy or two, there's nothing to lose... And pass the … Continue reading Holiday Reading
The person and work of the spirit
Recently, I've been preparing to teach a module on the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. All sounds quite straightforward, but it's set in an Old Testament context, and that's been a challenge. You see, the majority of teaching on the Holy Spirit is actually based on the New Testament, and we might say, … Continue reading The person and work of the spirit
Hupotasso: Submit, subject or something else?
What's in a word? There's a lot of debate about how we should translate and understand the Greek word hupotasso, traditionally translated as "submit/submission" or "subject/subjection" in our Bibles. Traditionally it has been understood through its etymology: hupo which means “under,” and tasso, which includes a range of ideas such as, “to rank, to post, … Continue reading Hupotasso: Submit, subject or something else?
Jesus – the Champion
A champion celebrates Richard Burgess, 21.11.2021 We all love a champion, especially someone who beats all the odds. Back in September we were taken up with the amazing story of 18 year old Emma Raducanu who came from almost nowhere to win the US open... Her victory also inspired others – “if she can do … Continue reading Jesus – the Champion
The Word 4 Life 