Ronald W. Pierce

Does the Bible prescribe gender roles for men and women? Are men uniquely called to exercise authority in marriage and church ministry? Is submission a one-way street, for women only? Or, has God created us-and called us-to live together in a mutual, shared partnership of yielding in love to each other? Partners in Marriage and Ministry addresses these frequently asked questions. Without the usual argument and rhetoric of the current debate, Partners in Marriage and Ministry presents the biblical tenets of gender equality. Journey through Scripture with Dr. Ron Pierce as he draws readers into topics he has encountered in thirty years of teaching classes on gender and the Bible. Partners in Marriage and Ministry offers insights for: - Understanding what the Bible teaches about gender. - Building a strong and intimate marriage. - Serving God in ministry-whether you are single or married. La Biblia prescribe roles de g nero diferentes para hombres y para mujeres? Son solo los hombres llamados a ejercer autoridad en el matrimonio y en el ministerio eclesi stico? La sumisi n b blica es unilateral, de mujeres hacia hombres? O Dios nos cre , y nos llam a vivir juntos en una relaci n de compa erismo mutuo, de amor abnegado los unos a los otros? Compa eros en el matrimonio y ministerio aborda estas preguntas frecuentes. Sin los argumentos usuales ni la ret rica del debate actual, Compa eros en el matrimonio y ministerio presenta los fundamentos b blicos de la igualdad de g nero. Recorre la Escritura con Ron Pierce a medida que el lleva a los lectores a temas que ha encontrado en treinta a os de ense ar clases universitarias sobre el g nero y la Biblia. Compa eros en el matrimonio y ministerio ofrece perspectivas sobre: -Entender lo que la Biblia ense a sobre los roles de g nero -Construir un matrimonio fuerte e ntimo -Servir a Dios en el ministerio, ya sea que est s soltero/a o casado/a.

"There is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus." The conversation about the relationship between women and men and their roles in the Christian life and the church has evolved, but the topic continues to inspire debate and disagreement. The third edition of this groundbreaking work brings together scholars firmly committed to the authority of Scripture to explore historical, biblical, theological, cultural, and practical aspects of this discussion. This fresh, positive defense of gender equality is at once scholarly and practical, irenic yet spirited, up-to-date, and cognizant of opposing positions. In this edition, readers will find both revised essays and new essays on biblical equality in relation to several issues, including the image of God, the analogy of slavery, same-sex marriage, abortion, domestic abuse, race, and human flourishing. Discover for yourself God's vision for gender equality.

The Teach the Text Commentary Series utilizes the best of biblical scholarship to provide the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text.

Does the Bible prescribe gender roles for men and women? Are men uniquely called to exercise authority in marriage and church ministry? Is submission a one-way street, for women only? Or, has God created us-and called us-to live together in a mutual, shared partnership of yielding in love to each other? Partners in Marriage and Ministry addresses these frequently asked questions. Without the usual argument and rhetoric of the current debate, Partners in Marriage and Ministry presents the biblical tenets of gender equality. Journey through Scripture with Dr. Ron Pierce as he draws readers into topics he has encountered in thirty years of teaching classes on gender and the Bible. Partners in Marriage and Ministry offers insights for: Understanding what the Bible teaches about gender. Building a strong and intimate marriage. Serving God in ministry-whether you are single or married.