Embracing Complementarianism

by Graham Beynon & Jane Tooher    |     Book Summary


Author: Graham Beynon & Jane Tooher
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Date: October 1st 2022
Pages: 160

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"Complementarianism is the belief that God made men and women equal and distinctive: equal in value and dignity, and distinctive in certain responsibilities and roles." (p. 9)

Historically this has been normal and uncontroversial in the church. In recent decades, however, it has become a belief to be defended, and for many it is perhaps even faintly embarrassing. Many are confused, either regarding their own convictions and why they hold them or about how exactly to put their convictions into practice in a way that helps everyone flourish.

If we are convinced that the Bible teaches complementarianism, then we should be convinced that it is a good thing. How can it become a truth we celebrate and embrace, rather than one that we would rather think as little about as possible?

"Our conviction is that teaching and practising a more robust complementarianism leads people from a reluctant acceptance to a joyful embracing of God's word in this area." (p. 12). Let us embrace God's Word in full and put complementarianism into biblically sound practice.





Embracing Complementarianism

by Graham Beynon & Jane Tooher

[ Book Summary ]



Book Summary of Union With Christ by Rankin Wilbourne

Author Graham Beynon & Jane Tooher
Publisher The Good Book Company
Date October 1st 2022
Pages 160


Overview:

"Complementarianism is the belief that God made men and women equal and distinctive: equal in value and dignity, and distinctive in certain responsibilities and roles." (p. 9)

Historically this has been normal and uncontroversial in the church. In recent decades, however, it has become a belief to be defended, and for many it is perhaps even faintly embarrassing. Many are confused, either regarding their own convictions and why they hold them or about how exactly to put their convictions into practice in a way that helps everyone flourish.

If we are convinced that the Bible teaches complementarianism, then we should be convinced that it is a good thing. How can it become a truth we celebrate and embrace, rather than one that we would rather think as little about as possible?

"Our conviction is that teaching and practising a more robust complementarianism leads people from a reluctant acceptance to a joyful embracing of God's word in this area." (p. 12). Let us embrace God's Word in full and put complementarianism into biblically sound practice.