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PHall | January 3, 2024
“Patriarchy” is a nasty word today. Here is how I define it, and why I think it is important and essential to a healthy environment: “Patriarchy is a system where men are in positions of headship and authority for the protection of women and children, but with the necessary help of both, especially from wives […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Jokes are made about long-time married couples starting to act and even look like one another (poor Janet!). Such is even said about dogs and their owners as seen in Lady and the Tramp! Humor often is funny because it embodies a kernel of truth. That kernel of truth is we reflect what we love, […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Historical Commonality: In denominations, there is a decline in attendance, and an offcial separation of congregations from their denominations, because of two doctrinal changes: 1) acceptance of same-sex marriages; 2) dissolution of gender roles and therefore affirming ordination of women (From Women in the Church, Kostenberger, Schreiner). What this book hasn’t stated (I’m still […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Excuse the crude analogy I will use in a moment. It is a common question asked on social media, and blunt framing of a modern issue. DIVORCE IS COSTLY Women are more likely to iniate divorce nowadays. Considering the “bad contract” which can be easily broken wherein the man loses half of his wealth, can’t […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Become all things to all men so that by all means we may save some (1 Corinthians 9:22). This passage is easy to interpret and apply for Paul’s time; and I challenge it is conversely hard to interpret and apply in ours. 1. We might do some things some think are unlawful and sinful (Acts […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
A spiritual leader isn’t a controller, even over what people think. Therefore, when someone disagrees with you and wants to talk, be thankful and not defensive. Focus on these 5 positive realities: 1. They are listening to you. 2. They are wanting to clear up any possible misunderstanding between you two. 3. They might be […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
How to “Do” Evangelism Good hearted people often ask, “How do I ‘do evangelism’?” 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 is one of the most important instructional texts in teaching “practical” evangelism. Other passages emphasize what to teach; here Paul emphasizes how to act. It is easy to interpret and know how to apply to the circumstances in […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
The judge freely becomes the accused, is found guilty and put to death, then posthumously is declared innocent by being resurrected, and therefore resumes His role as judge.
PHall | December 2, 2023
Do we find it hard to deeply and truly repent because we are basically a “good person” who has literally been “going to church” our whole life? How do we get better at doing the basic and primary requirement of repenting because the kingdom of God is near (Matthew 3:2)? Why else do we have […]
PHall | November 25, 2023
The structure of Ephesians 5:22-33 is fairly simple. It goes back and forth between the physical and spiritual. Whether this is a chiasm, or something else, I don’t know. But for those who learn from how texts are structured, enjoy and if necessary correct. A – PHYSICAL – HUSBAND IS HEAD: Wives, be subject […]