There is much more that could be said. But the upshot of it all is this: I am convinced that the Greek text in its context is best translated in line with most of our modern English translations. Bird’s translation ... might fit better with his Artemis-inspired backstory, but it has not been convincingly established.
This wholesale negative recasting of complementarianism as a ‘No’ that locks women out of any impactful and viable teaching or speaking ministry not only renders [women who do serve in complementarian contexts] invisible but dismisses meaningful aspects of our kingdom service.
Dr. Service writes from an analytic (and egalitarian) perspective and is certainly committed to an undivided Trinity. But she also believes that this simplicity allows for genuine inter-trinitarian personal relationships, and that the mission of Christ reveals the eternal life of God.
Christian parents, go buy this book. Volume 2 is unique because of the wide range of topics that are tackled. Expect to be overwhelmed, expect to disagree with some things, expect to have so many new ideas you may never remember which ones you wanted to put into practice.
“The Amazing Depth of the Simplest Truth” is an accessibly written theology book for pastors, lay leaders, and twenty-something university students. It would make a good discipleship book for mentoring aspiring theological students or ministry apprentices.
