Although Claire Smith was a young adult when she came to know Jesus, it wasn't until she went to theological college that she noticed parts of the Bible that challenged her feminist views. Studying these passages led to radical changes in her life. Too often we put these same passages...
Although Claire Smith was a young adult when she came to know Jesus, it wasn't until she went to theological college that she noticed parts of the Bible that challenged her feminist views. Studying these passages led to radical changes in her life. Too often we put these same passages in the 'too hard basket', or we make up our minds without taking a close look at them for ourselves. But we must let God's word determine these issues, and not the culture in which we live.
Claire takes us through the same process she went through herself, looking closely at seven key Bible passages about men and women and how they should relate together in God's purposes. Along the way she deals with many common objections, and applies the teaching of the Bible simply and practically to our relationships at home and in church. The warmth and simplicity of the book means it will benefit every Christian - whether you have looked at these passages a thousand times, or you've never thought about them in your life.
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Claire Smith looks closely at seven key Bible passages about men and women and how they should relate together in God's purposes.
Although Claire Smith was a young adult when she came to know Jesus, it wasn't until she went to theological college that she noticed parts of the Bible that challenged her feminist views. Studying these passages led to radical changes in her life. Too often we put these same passages...
Although Claire Smith was a young adult when she came to know Jesus, it wasn't until she went to theological college that she noticed parts of the Bible that challenged her feminist views. Studying these passages led to radical changes in her life. Too often we put these same passages in the 'too hard basket', or we make up our minds without taking a close look at them for ourselves. But we must let God's word determine these issues, and not the culture in which we live.
Claire takes us through the same process she went through herself, looking closely at seven key Bible passages about men and women and how they should relate together in God's purposes. Along the way she deals with many common objections, and applies the teaching of the Bible simply and practically to our relationships at home and in church. The warmth and simplicity of the book means it will benefit every Christian - whether you have looked at these passages a thousand times, or you've never thought about them in your life.
-Publisher.
Claire Smith looks closely at seven key Bible passages about men and women and how they should relate together in God's purposes.
God's Good Design: What the Bible Really Says About Men and Women (2nd Edition)$19.99
What I've read so far has been great. The best thing is that it starts presenting a passage, and then explains and analyses it, and reminds us of the gospel message. Most passages are from the New Testament, and there are controversial passages about women's rights and their role in the church and leadership positions (e. g. 1 Timothy 2) and discussion of gender stereotypes (Proverbs 31). As a young woman, I found this book affirming, showing that women are of equal worth as men in God's eyes (from Genesis) and have unique differences. It also answered my questions about marriage, and headship and submission. At the end, the writer also explains her own experiences of understanding feminist ideology and more importantly, understanding the truth of the Bible and the created order and purpose for men and women, together. Recommended for high school students and older. This may be particularly helpful for girls wrestling with modern views on women's need for independence and resistance against patriarchal society, and the words of the Bible.
