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2021-05-18T00:16:41-07:00

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Why complementarians think women pastors are a gospel issue

Last updated on: May 18, 2021 at 12:16 am By Brad Vaughn

Saying complementarianism only “indirectly” relates to the gospel doesn't mean you communicate that idea. One reason for the venom spewed by many complementarians is how evangelical leaders address the topic Read more

Interpretation/Exegesis

2021-05-04T01:00:29-07:00

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The Ministry of Women in the Chinese Church

Last updated on: May 4, 2021 at 1:00 am By Brad Vaughn

The recent issue of ChinaSource Quarterly reflects on women’s contribution to the Chinese church. This post offers potential background and context. Read more

2021-04-01T06:46:20-07:00

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Civility is a Life and Death Issue

Last updated on: April 1, 2021 at 6:46 am By Brad Vaughn

Over the past number of years, incivility has destroyed friendships. It has divided families and weakened churches. It undermines our ability to testify to the gospel around the world. Read more

2021-04-01T06:45:51-07:00

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Yes, we stereotype. So now what?

Last updated on: April 1, 2021 at 6:45 am By Brad Vaughn

In America, “Don’t label me!” is the constant refrain. Outside of the West (especially North America), people are far more comfortable with such labels. Read more

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2021-04-22T06:15:49-07:00

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Interesting Article and Reviews in Themelios

Last updated on: April 22, 2021 at 6:15 am By Brad Vaughn

The most recent issue of Themelios (April 2021) contains an article and several book reviews that I think will interest readers of this site. Read more

Book Reviews

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2021-04-01T06:43:30-07:00

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Separating for the Sake of Church Unity

Last updated on: April 1, 2021 at 6:43 am By Brad Vaughn

Winsome Conviction opens with a provocative statement: “there are times when the best way to preserve Christian unity is by parting ways.” This requires an explanation. Read more

2021-04-01T06:44:40-07:00

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Argument Culture, Not Conviction, Threatens the Church

Last updated on: April 1, 2021 at 6:44 am By Brad Vaughn

Without understanding how to disagree well, the church will never have unity, just mere conformity. Without civility amid differing convictions, the church need not worry about “the world” because it will become its own worst enemy. When it comes to ministry, we will struggle to find solutions to ongoing problems because we remain unteachable. Read more

2021-04-07T11:18:40-07:00

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Is biblical womanhood an example of syncretism?

Last updated on: April 7, 2021 at 11:18 am By Brad Vaughn

When I first heard about Barr’s The Making of Biblical Womanhood, I wasn’t interested in reading it. I was so wrongheaded. This book is all about biblical interpretation. Read more

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Contextualization

2021-03-26T23:47:45-07:00

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“Confucian Shame in Christian Thinking” webinar video now posted

Last updated on: March 26, 2021 at 11:47 pm By Brad Vaughn

This week, I led a webinar with China Source where I explain distinctive features of Confucian shame and its appearance in Christian thinking. Read more

2021-03-23T23:02:55-07:00

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Applying Honor and Shame for Christian Living

Last updated on: March 23, 2021 at 11:02 pm By Brad Vaughn

Te-li Lai says “In essence, the goal of Paul’s shaming refutation is Christic formation.” This claim raises several questions concerning the interconnection between honor, shame, and Christian character. Today, I simply offer a few practical applications stemming from what’s been said. Read more

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