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Paul's letter to the Romans: Laws vs Love Above All (Slow Theology Podcast Review)
N. T. Wright discusses how love is more important than the law; Personal reflections on LGBTQ affirmation.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 5, 20236 min read


Five Facts in Creation that Free Women (Genesis 1-2)
God's perfect design in Genesis 1-2 frees women: in God's image, created with equal authority and equally blessed.

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 26, 202314 min read


True Doctrine Leads to Godliness, and that's not 'biblical womanhood' (Titus)
The letter to Titus does not prohibit women from being elders or church leaders. Males and females show our faith through our good works and righteousness.

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 14, 202311 min read


Scripture: Inspired by God (2 Timothy)
2 Timothy: The Spirit making women and men bold, women and men teaching one another, and inerrancy of the Bible

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 10, 202310 min read


Righteous Church Officers (1 Timothy 5-6)
Can both women and men be paid church officers? Paul says yes.

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 9, 202313 min read


Qualifications of a Church Leader (1 Timothy 3-4)
Do the qualifications to be a church leader say anything to restrict women in leadership? No.

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 9, 20236 min read


Women, Authority and Fear in Childbirth (1 Timothy 2)
Egalitarian commentary on 1 Timothy 2: Women, Authority, and being saved through childbirth.

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 9, 202316 min read


The Bible Affirms All People (1 Timothy 1)
1 Timothy 1 affirms all people and tells believers to stop exploiting others.

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 7, 202314 min read


Did the Church Misconstrue Apostle Paul's Writing? (4)
If Apostle Paul's letters were meant to encourage gender equality, did the church get it wrong? Pauline Christianity vs Jesus

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 28, 202314 min read


Was Apostle Paul Misquoted? (3)
Egalitarian interpretations of controversial passages resolve conflicts within Paul's letters and between Paul, Peter, James, and Jesus.

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 28, 202319 min read


Was Apostle Paul a Misogynist? (2)
Was Apostle Paul a misogynist? Did he hate women? Do you avoid reading his writing? Do Paul's letters make you want to avoid Christianity?

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 27, 202314 min read


Is Apostle Paul Misunderstood? (1)
If Apostle Paul aimed to build a united body of male and female believers, have we misunderstood Paul and his letters?

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 26, 20236 min read


How is Christ the Head of the Church? (Ephesians 5, 1 Corinthians 11, 1 Peter)
What does it mean to say Jesus is the chief cornerstone, keystone, or capstone. Are our daughters called living stones in the Bible?

Elaine R Kelly
Feb 24, 202315 min read


Women and Worship at Corinth, by Lucy Peppiatt (Book Review analysis of 1 Corinthians)
Do you read fiction or non-fiction? I read both! I read fiction to get a feel for how to write fiction. I read non-fiction to portray my historical fictional settings and characters more realistically. Christian nonfiction frames Christian fiction. Egalitarian scholarship enlightens how to portray women in the bible in ministry & leadership. Book Review: Women and Worship at Corinth: Paul's Rhetorical Arguments in 1 Corinthians Author: Dr. Lucy Peppiatt has been a Principal a

Elaine R Kelly
Feb 23, 202312 min read


What is God's Gender? God is Spirit; Neither Male Nor Female (pronouns)
Let's look at God's gender and a fun chart of God's pronouns in the Bible.

Elaine R Kelly
Feb 3, 20239 min read


Peter Encouraged Men and Women (1 Peter)
Does Peter tell women to submit and men not to submit? No. Look again at the encouragement written in 1 Peter.

Elaine R Kelly
Jan 29, 202318 min read


Test Yourself: Who is Mary, the sister of Martha, and who is Mary Magdalene? (Chart of biblical references to Mary and Martha in the Bible)
Mary, sister of Martha vs Mary Magdalene. Check this interactive activity showing biblical references to Mary and how they are different.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 21, 20225 min read


Does The Bible Teach Gender Roles? (Ephesians)
Paul's letter to the Ephesians is debated for apparently putting males above females. But it's about unity, not hierarchy.

Elaine R Kelly
Jul 25, 202236 min read


Do the Gospels conflict in the Timing of the Last Supper?
While the church celebrates The Last Supper on a Thursday, Gospel accounts could show it on a Wednesday!

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 12, 20226 min read


Sequence of Resurrection Appearances
Chart showing sequence of resurrection appearances by various different passages. When are women included? excluded?

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 7, 202212 min read


Mary of Clopas and Mary of Nazareth
Who is Mary of Clopas (Cleophas)? Is she related to Jesus's mother Mary? Who are Jesus's siblings? Which James is which?

Elaine R Kelly
Dec 18, 202110 min read
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