theology

Comparing Matt 18:15-20 with Jn 20:21-23

Comparing Matt 18:15-20 with Jn 20:21-23

Is there a legitimate contextual comparison between what Jesus teaches in Matthew 18:15-20 (certain disciplinary functions working in an assembly of people in God’s name) and the text in John 20:21-23? (That is, are both texts referring to…

Women in Leadership: The Current Debate

Women in Leadership: The Current Debate

Dale M. CoulterIt seems my articles have sparked a lot of debate over the question of women exercising leadership. Three points are clear: 1) the official teaching of the Church of God already recognizes women as leaders …

WHOM SHALL I SEND?

WHOM SHALL I SEND?

[The vision which Isaiah saw when he was recognized to be a prophet of the Lord, was intended: 1. To confirm his faith, that…

What is the context of Psalm 44?

What is the context of Psalm 44?

As part of my daily Bible reading, I was going through Psalm 44, which contains a very familiar verse from Paul’s writings:

22 Yet for your sake we are killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.

As some…

Chapter 4  with Boaz…

Chapter 4 with Boaz…

Today we look at chapter 4. It begins with Boaz making preparations for the completion of the redemption process and now he heads for…