Embracing Complementarianism
by Graham Beynon & Jane Tooher | Book Summary
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Author: Graham Beynon & Jane Tooher
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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. |
Graham Beynon is pastor of Grace Church, Cambridge, UK and on the faculty at Oak Hill Theological College in London as Director of Independent Ministry Training. He has a PhD from St. Andrews University examining the life and theology of Isaac Watts. He has authored a number of other books including, Emotions, God's New Community, Planting for the Gospel, and Surprised by the Commandments.
Jane Tooher lectures in ministry and church history, and is director of the Priscilla and Aquila Centre at Moore Theological College, Sydney. After studying at Moore College, she was involved in church ministry in London and Sydney before joining the faculty at her alma mater.
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 |
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.
Graham Beynon is pastor of Grace Church, Cambridge, UK and on the faculty at Oak Hill Theological College in London as Director of Independent Ministry Training. He has a PhD from St. Andrews University examining the life and theology of Isaac Watts. He has authored a number of other books including, Emotions, God's New Community, Planting for the Gospel, and Surprised by the Commandments.
Jane Tooher lectures in ministry and church history, and is director of the Priscilla and Aquila Centre at Moore Theological College, Sydney. After studying at Moore College, she was involved in church ministry in London and Sydney before joining the faculty at her alma mater.