Tag Archives: masculinity

The Negative Doctrine of Biblical Manhood

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Tim

Getting doctrine right is important. Reading the Bible – knowing what it says and what it means when it says it – is a blessing given by God. Which means that when you see the Bible say something you should … Continue reading →

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The Arrogance of Masculinity and Femininity

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Tim

It is arrogance in us to call frankness, fairness, and chivalry ‘masculine’ when we see them in a woman; it is arrogance in them to describe a man’s sensitiveness or tact or tenderness as ‘feminine.’ (C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed.) … Continue reading →

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Gender is Irrelevant to Mentoring

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Tim

When I graduated law school my mentor at the firm I worked at was a woman. When I got on the bench and had been a judge for a while, I mentored a woman who joined the court. Gender qualifications … Continue reading →

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Biblical Femininity Is A Lie

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Tim

Laura Martin just posted a review of Biblical Femininity, Discovering Clarity and Freedom in God’s Design for Women. She ably discusses the book’s premises, pointing out that its reliance on weak exegeses leads to weakly supported conclusions on the role of women … Continue reading →

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The Bride of Christ Isn’t Masculine Enough?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Tim

The Bride of Christ Isn’t Masculine Enough For Some People A recent article about John Piper reports his apparent concern that Christianity is not masculine enough, and it is up to male church leaders to do something about it. He … Continue reading →

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