An Exposition of I Corinthians 11:2-15; 14:34-37 An Exerpt from Man and Woman in Biblical Law by Tom Shipley Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them unto you. But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the…
R.J. Rushdoony, the founder of Christian Reconstructionism and a champion of theonomic Calvinism, would likely have approached Charles Williams’s theology with a mixture of suspicion and critique, despite acknowledging certain shared moral concerns. Here’s a synthesized projection of how Rushdoony might have evaluated Williams, based on Rushdoony’s worldview, theological method, and recurring themes in his…
Introduction Charles Williams (1886–1945), an English novelist, poet, and lay theologian, developed a distinctive “romantic theology” that treats human erotic love as a mirror of divine love. In works like He Came Down from Heaven (1938) and novels such as Descent into Hell (1937), Williams explores how romantic love and sexual union carry profound spiritual…
An Analysis of 1 Timothy 3:2, 12 and Titus 1:6. “1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not…
Why Women Found Charles Williams Irresistible Charles Williams (1886–1945), often called “the oddest Inkling,” had a remarkable personal charisma that many contemporaries – especially women – found charming and irresistible. Numerous accounts by those who knew him, as well as later biographers, testify to his magnetic personality, “radiant” warmth, and captivating communication style. Female friends,…
By Tom Shipley Copyright 2013, All Rights Reserved What is the BIBLICAL definition of adultery? As Christians, we believe that the Bible is the inerrant, all-sufficient Word of God. God’s Word is the arbiter of all truth. It is the ultimate DEFINER of all things. We should not be deriving our definitions of biblical subjects…
Introduction “I confess that I cannot forbid a person to marry several wives, for it does not contradict the Scripture.” These bold words, reportedly penned by the Reformer Martin Luther in 1524, capture the provocative thesis of this work. At first glance, the defense of Biblical polygyny – the marriage of one man to multiple…