Krisan Marotta — Wednesday in the Word

How is the Old Testament organized?

January 23, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

In the Christian Bible, the Old Testament is divided into 4 main parts based on genre. Within each genre, books are organized by author, chronology and size.

30 What does Paul mean by head, 1?

January 22, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

Paul appeals to the creation of Adam and Eve to make his argument. This podcasts examines what Genesis 2 teaches us and why Paul appeals to it.

5 passages on women in authority in the church

January 16, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

These 5 passages are the most commonly discussed in debating the question of whether women should teach or have authority in the church.

29 1Corinthians 11:2-16 Cultural background

January 15, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

The cultural background behind Paul’s advice on women wearing head coverings is incomplete and contradictory. Here’s what we know and (what I think is) the best way to put it together.

What church positions are open to women?

January 9, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

This table shows the spectrum of church leadership roles available to women under the egalitarian and hard/soft complementarian views. Individual churches may vary in their practice.

28 1Corinthians 11:2-16 Should women wear head coverings?

January 8, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

When a woman participates in a public worship service, is it proper for a her to uncover or head? This podcast gives an overview of what (I think) Paul meant to say and what it means for us today. If you only want the bottom line, listen to this podcast. The next several podcasts cover the details and the controversies.

What is a soft complementarian?

January 5, 2020 By Krisan Marotta

The views regarding women in authority in the church can be generalized into 3 basic positions: hard complementarian (most restrictive), soft complementarian (less restrictive), and egalitarian (least restrictive). This is a summary of the soft complementarian position.