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October 3, 2014 By Andreas Köstenberger

5 Things to Avoid When Discussing Gender

When it comes to gender, we live in confusing times. For many, gender has become merely a subjective reality. We are male or female because we perceive ourselves as such. As a result, we can alter our gender identity at will, because our perception of ourselves may change over time. In addition, gender is often… Read More

Filed Under: Biblical Theology, Blog, Marriage & Family Tagged With: Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Studies, Biblical Theology, Doctrine, Family, Marriage, Men, Women

October 1, 2014 By Andreas Köstenberger

The Danger of Labels When Discussing Gender

We believe that most labels are of limited value in describing any given topic or position, including the biblical terminology surrounding manhood and womanhood. Labels typically limit the description of a subject to a certain oversimplified caricature. The debates surrounding gender roles are no exception in that the discussion has been burdened with a simplistic… Read More

Filed Under: Biblical Theology, Blog, Marriage & Family Tagged With: Biblical Studies, Biblical Theology, Doctrine, Family, Marriage, Men, Women

August 12, 2010 By Andreas Köstenberger

Proposition 8

Christianity Today has an article on the recent Proposition 8 ruling that includes many different evangelical voices. Here is my response: The ruling shows that as Christians, we should not look for a political solution to the crisis surrounding marriage and the family in our culture. The only true and lasting solution is found in a… Read More

Filed Under: Apologetics, Blog, Marriage & Family, Systematic Theology Tagged With: Family, Gender, Marriage, Theology, Women

September 13, 2008 By Andreas Köstenberger

Was I Wrong on 1 Timothy 2:12?

My findings regarding the syntax of 1 Timothy 2:12 in the first edition of Women in the Church were widely accepted even among feminist scholars (though, of course, they still don’t agree with the book’s overall thrust on other grounds). There has been a recent exception, though, in the case of Philip Payne, who recently… Read More

Filed Under: Blog, Marriage & Family, Systematic Theology Tagged With: Church, Gender, Theology, Women

September 21, 2006 By Andreas Köstenberger

The Gift of Singleness (Part 3)

Before returning to the important kingdom business of changing diapers, Debbie Maken has, in her own words, endeavored to “dissect” my reply in my previous post. As we will see, “dissect” my reply she did, but very selectively, and in many places misleadingly. The opening salvo is that I and those in my “camp” (?)… Read More

Filed Under: Apologetics, Blog, Marriage & Family Tagged With: Culture, Family, Gender, Marriage, Theology, Women

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