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July 13, 2026

Can You Know the Bible and Still Not Be a Disciple?

Can someone know the Bible well and still not be a disciple of Jesus? Can...

June 2026

June 30, 2026

If God Knows Everything, Why Do We Need to Pray?

I'm not fond of long-winded prayers. Shamefully, I've found myself many times dozing off or...

May 2026

May 21, 2026

Crossing Cultures in Corinth: Unity Amid Diversity: 11:11-16

My last post discussed 1 Corinthians 11 verses 4-10. We now move to the next...

May 20, 2026

Crossing Cultures In Corinth: Unity Amid Diversity 11:4-10

In my last post, which wrapped up my study on the biblical validity of male...

May 16, 2026

Is Male Headship Biblical?: 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 – Pt. IV.

When I was homeless, and living on the street, I remember sitting on a...

March 2026

March 23, 2026

Is ‘Male Headship’ Biblical?: 1 Corinthians Pt. III

This post will further our examination of 1 Corinthians, setting the stage for an in-depth...

February 2026

February 25, 2026

Aproskopos in the New Testament: Definition and Meaning

As part of my current study, this post examines the meaning of the word 'aproskopos'...

February 11, 2026

Is The Conscience A Valid Guide For Believers?

Most people assume they know what a “conscience” is. We speak of having a...

December 2025

December 02, 2025

Is ‘Male Headship’ Biblical?: 1 Corinthians Pt. II

Paul observed that knowledge can lead to arrogance, making one self-absorbed and less mindful of...

November 2025

November 28, 2025

Is ‘Male Headship’ Biblical? A Closer Look at 1 Corinthians

Did Paul intend to establish, or promote a hierarchical male authority over women, both in...

September 2025

September 24, 2025

A Non-Traditional Understanding: Examining Genesis 3:16

This discussion will conclude our analysis of Genesis 3:16, by considering a non-traditional, yet reasonable...

September 24, 2025

And He Will Rule Over You?: Examining Genesis 3:16

When the Bible describes an authentic and undeniable hierarchy, a distinct verb is used. God...

August 2025

August 15, 2025

Was It God’s Plan to Have Humans Rule Other Humans?

In concluding my research on Genesis 3:16, an essential question emerged that I believe to...

July 2025

July 05, 2025

Your Desire Will Be For Your Husband: Examining Genesis 3:16

I analyzed the first part of Genesis 3:16, and concluded that it was more likely...

June 2025

June 17, 2025

Genesis 3:16: A Curse, A Command, or Something More?

Thus, this pain isn’t the physical pain that most women feel during childbirth but the...

June 06, 2025

What Led to Cain’s Downfall? Unpacking the Mystery

While it may not change the overall message, understanding where Cain went wrong can better...

May 2025

May 16, 2025

Faith Without Works Is Dead: Unveiling Its True Meaning

This verse is frequently cited to support the claim that faith alone is insufficient for...

April 2025

April 16, 2025

Alcohol and Faith: Is Drinking a Sin?

A lot of us have been conditioned to think that indulging in alcoholic drinks like...

March 2025

March 11, 2025

Unveiling the Serpent’s Deception: A Deep Dive into Gen 2:17

Have you ever wondered why gaining knowledge through a tree was so harmful? What...

February 2025

February 04, 2025

You Shall Surely Die: What Does It Mean?

What could God have meant by saying to Adam, “You shall surely die?” Was he...

February 04, 2025

What Is Death According to the Bible?

We are naturally afraid of being confronted with a situation we cannot truly prepare for....

January 2025

January 02, 2025

Deconstruction or Reconstruction? Finding Truth in Faith

I am utterly exhausted by the sight of Christians apologizing on behalf of “all of...

December 2024

December 13, 2024

Did Adam’s Naming Of His Wife “Woman” Imply Control Over Her

Did Adam's naming of his wife “woman” imply control over her? To answer this question,...

November 2024

November 26, 2024

Women Created As Helpers: What Does It Mean?

What is a helper? What does it mean to help? Let's examine Genesis 2:18, another...

November 09, 2024

Is “Woman” The Product Of A Rib?

On a sister's YouTube video that I viewed a while back advocating for female preachers,...

October 2024

October 30, 2024

Why Kirk Franklin Is Pi**ed Off: What We Can Learn From It

There’s a video of Kirk Franklin making the rounds on social media that’s been dubbed...

October 24, 2024

Why Did God Create Us?

Have you ever pondered the true motive behind our creation? Why did God create us?...

October 07, 2024

Women Preachers and the Problem With Following Traditions

In a June 2020 article on cbmw.org, the website of The Council on Biblical Manhood...

September 2024

September 24, 2024

So, Why Can’t Women Preach?: Answering 5 More Objections

In my previous post, I addressed five common objections against women preachers and teachers for...

September 24, 2024

Bishops and Overseers: What Is Their Role?

What are bishops and overseers? How did they serve the early church? What is their role...

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