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Complementarianism and the Bible’s Narrative Arc

Far from arguing from silence and using a few data points to plot a female-disenfranchising theology, the complementarian view is anchored in what Genesis teaches about our equality and our complementary roles in creation; the universal effects of sin, and the distinct expressions of sin and judgment for men and women.

Rest for Busy Christians

Hill encourages the reader to seek rest — described as Sabbath rest — from the hand of the Lord. This Christian view of rest is more than what our unbelieving friends and neighbours hope to gain from their next holiday.

Alternatives to Structuring a Sermon Around a Big Idea

A big idea approach to a section of Scripture that tells a story usually digests the meaning of the story, and then structures the sermon around more general principles that are manifested therein—“the faithful cry out to the Lord”, “the Lord is mighty to save”, and so on. However, a narrative sermon can be unified and structured around the story itself.

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Complementarianism and the Bible’s Narrative Arc

Far from arguing from silence and using a few data points to plot a female-disenfranchising theology, the complementarian view is anchored in what Genesis teaches about our equality and our complementary roles in creation; the universal effects of sin, and the distinct expressions of sin and judgment for men and women.

We Need More Churches

We need more churches. Melbourne needs more churches. Australia’s cities and towns need more churches. New churches are starting and other church are revitalising, but we are far from the point where church growth is stemming the tide of church decline.

Reading Scripture Panoramically

I don’t think grammatical-historical method is enough, especially when narrowly applied or to the exclusion of other methods. Our consideration of the biblical literary context—that is integral to grammatical-historical exegesis—needs to be larger than a paragraph or small literary unit.

Rest for Busy Christians

Hill encourages the reader to seek rest — described as Sabbath rest — from the hand of the Lord. This Christian view of rest is more than what our unbelieving friends and neighbours hope to gain from their next holiday.

Alternatives to Structuring a Sermon Around a Big Idea

A big idea approach to a section of Scripture that tells a story usually digests the meaning of the story, and then structures the sermon around more general principles that are manifested therein—“the faithful cry out to the Lord”, “the Lord is mighty to save”, and so on. However, a narrative sermon can be unified and structured around the story itself.

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