Ruth is one of two books in the Old Testament that is named after a woman who also functions as the main character in the story (Esther is the other one). It therefore comes as no surprise that the interpretation of Ruth is hotly contested—particularly on matters related to gender and sexuality. So what do...

By Grant Castleberry David Schrock is the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Seymour, Indiana. He was also recently named the Assistant Editor of the Journal for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (JBMW). As Assistant Editor of the journal, David will serve directly under Dr. Denny Burk, the Editor of JBMW. Dr. Burk had this to say...

By David Schrock How long does it take to lose a proper view of biblical masculinity? Assuming that someone has been exposed to a true vision of manhood, the amount of time depends. For those who have gleaned from Scripture that God made men and women different, it would take some time and convincing.  But...