University Presbyterian Church lecture series on Women, the Bible & the Church
I am in the midst of a delightful series of lectures and discussions for the University Presbyterian Church Adult Education Class in Seattle, WA. (more…)
Phil Gives 14 Hours of Public Lectures & Discussions in Minneapolis-St. Paul
I returned this week from a wonderfully-received series of 14 hours of public lectures and discussions in Minneapolis-St. Paul October 2-5. (more…)
Man and Woman, One in Christ Honored
Man and Woman, One in Christ is included in the list of 99 important theological works from the time of Augustine to the present at http://theologydegreesonline.com/important-books/ It is #8 on the list. The list is introduced: “there are a few books that have achieved such insight and lucidity that anyone interested in Christian theology should take the time to read them.”
Phil spoke to the International Fellowship of Ministries
On April 11 in in Renton, WA, I had the joy of presenting two plenary sessions with Q&A at the annual conference of the International Fellowship of Ministries. The responsive audience was uniformly enthusiastic. Henry Klopp wrote, “Your sessions were fantastic! We received nothing but rave reviews about your presentation and answering of questions.” Michael Proctor wrote, “Thank you so much for your amazing work that you shared with us at the IFM Conference last week regarding your book, Man and Woman, One in Christ. You really opened up some doors for me.”
1 Timothy 3:11 “women deacons” or “wives of deacons”?
A minority of versions, including the old NIV, translate verse 11, “In the same way their wives are to be …” The NIV 2011, however, translates it, “In the same way the women are to be …” The translation “their wives” is doubtful for eight reasons: (more…)
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