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Covering the Web: Edition #4

Covering The Web

“Covering the Web” is where we shine the spotlight on content about head covering or complementarianism that we did not produce ourselves. Each edition includes articles, videos, photos, as well as e-book deals relevant to our movement’s mission. Links are not endorsements.

  • MUST READ: Must Women Really Keep Silent in the churches? (The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood)
    “What happens if a husband prophesies, and his wife is a prophet as well? Is the husband supposed to be subject to his wife during the judgment of prophecies? Are husbands and wives supposed to suspend male headship during corporate worship? Paul’s answer to that question is a clear no.”
  • The Wise and Industrious Wife (Ligonier Ministries)
    “Every godly husband knows the value of a wise and industrious wife, so it should not be surprising to find that this is the kind of wife that God commends in His Word.”
  • Humility and Obedience: My Experience with Christian Headcovering (Wholly Holy Living)
    “From the moment I humbled myself before God and prayed for Him to destroy the walls of pride separating me from fellowship with Christ, I began to experience more and more desire for humility, a gentle and quiet spirit, and biblical submission to my husband as my spiritual leader.”

The following are a list of limited time e-book deals which are on the topic of biblical manhood and womanhood. If you don’t have a Kindle device, you can install their free reading app on your computer, phone, or tablet. Prices may vary per region.

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Covering Testimony: Laura B.

Name: Laura B. | Age: 50 | Location: Apex, North Carolina (USA) | Date started covering: 2007

1) Introduce yourself to our readers.

Hi, I’m Laura and I am in LOVE with Jesus! I love His Word, His constant companionship, and His sweet grace; I can’t wait to get to heaven and be with Him forever. While I am expectantly waiting for that day, I love to take good care of my dear husband of 29 years, our home, and our sweet dog.

I live in Apex, North Carolina, nicknamed “The Peak of Good Living” — and I agree with that nickname. I am 50 years old, have been a vegetarian for 35 years, and donated a kidney in 2016. Although I have a Master’s in Nutrition, I enjoy teaching piano and guitar to children. I also play & sing hymns, and teach the Bible to women in nursing/retirement homes two days a week. I am also active in my church where I delight in serving, loving on, and encouraging the flock of God, especially the seniors!

I did not grow up in a Christian home, though my family occasionally went to church. After my parents divorced in my teens, I decided I was an agnostic. I later married a Christian who was on a prodigal path — but after he rededicated his life to the Lord, my husband’s patience, love, and prayer were used by God to draw me into the Kingdom. We now love exhorting each other to follow the Bible in every aspect of our lives. We try to live according to Paul’s directions for believers in 1 Thessalonians 4:11: to aspire to live a quiet life, mind our own business, and work with our own hands.

2) Where do you attend church? Tell us a little bit about it. Do others practice head covering there?

I attend Colonial Baptist Church in Cary, NC. The teaching is refreshingly sound, and Pastor Stephen Davey has an international radio ministry called Wisdom for the Heart, which some may be familiar with. Shepherds Theological Seminary is another ministry associated with our church and is located on our church campus. The seminary professors teach the Bible classes on Sunday at church, so I am blessed to be under excellent teaching. There are probably 6,000 to 8,000 members, and as far as I can see, I am the only one who adheres to the biblical direction found in 1 Corinthians 11 to cover. Nevertheless, that doesn’t hinder me a bit. Read more

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How Do I Talk to Others About Head Covering?

I clearly remember how I felt as someone confronted me during a conversation on the phone. At first, I was a little hot in the face, but by the time our conversation was over, I felt as if I couldn’t breathe. I could barely even say, “Goodbye.” Actually, I didn’t have a chance to, because the other person hung up on me. My hands were trembling uncontrollably. I wanted to cry. Thankfully, that discussion was completely unrelated to head covering. But, it could have been.

The thought of having to explain why we cover to fellow church-goers, family, or friends can make us nervous. In my experience, very few people have approached me about head covering. However, the question still lingers: What if more did? What would I say? Many head covering women have probably had that same feeling. In this article, I’d like to suggest a few ways we can prepare ourselves for those conversations — while honoring God and maintaining our peace.

Realistically, talking about head covering & biblical roles for men and women isn’t much different than talking about any other aspect of the Christian faith. We will always encounter people whose beliefs are not exactly the same as ours, whether non-believers or believers. No matter what the topic of discussion is, we can apply the same principles.

The late Francis A. Schaeffer, a famous evangelical philosopher of the twentieth century, wrote this about communicating with those who have different beliefs than we do: Read more

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Can Wedding Rings Replace Head Covering?

Can Wedding Rings Replace Head Covering?

Those who take the cultural viewpoint of head covering often argue that since the veil has no meaning in modern Western culture, believers can uphold the principle by substituting the symbol with something that has more modern relevance. The most often cited replacement is for women to wear a wedding ring.

As one example of this recommendation Dr. Roy B. Zuck in his book “Basic Bible Interpretation” says,

Should women today wear shawls on their heads in church? No, because the significance of women wearing shawls in the Greco-Roman world no longer holds true in our culture. The act does not carry the symbolism it once had. But is there a principle here to be followed, and to be expressed in a modern-day cultural equivalent? The principle of subordination (not inferiority!) of the wife to her husband still holds because that truth is stated elsewhere in Scripture. A possible modern cultural parallel, some have suggested, is the wife’s wedding ring (and changing her last name to that of her husband) which shows that she is married and thus is under her husband’s authority. 1) Zuck, Roy B.. (1991)., Basic Bible Interpretation: A Practical Guide to Discovering Biblical Truth (p. 97). Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.

There is a foundational reason for why I don’t accept symbol replacement. We simply do not have the authority to change what God commands in Scripture. As his people, our responsibility is to accept what He commands and put it into practice, not modernize or update it. I’ve already covered this point in-depth here and shown how this hermeneutic actually undermines other biblical symbols (like Baptism and the Lord’s Supper). For this article, I’d like to narrow my focus on the “wedding ring” and share why I do not believe it is a suitable replacement for head covering. I’ll lay out my case through five reasons. Read more

References

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↑ Zuck, Roy B.. (1991)., Basic Bible Interpretation: A Practical Guide to Discovering Biblical Truth (p. 97). Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.
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Worship, Divine Order, and Gender (Video + Audio Sermon)

Preacher: Jacob Reaume | Sermon Length: 1 hr 5min | Preached: Jan 22, 2017

Jacob Reaume Sermon

Born and raised in Guelph, Jacob holds a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He became pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel Waterloo Region in August, 2009. Jacob is married to his high school sweetheart, Joanna, and together they have five children.

(Video starts at 38 seconds)

EDITORS NOTES: Fantastic sermon from a pastor who just recently came to the the conclusion that head covering is for today.

>>> In addition to streaming this sermon or watching it above, you can also download it.

 

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Covering The Web: Jan 23/17

Covering The Web

Shining a spotlight on the head covering discussion happening worldwide.

    • Straightforward English Helps us Understand Headcovering (Truth at Home)
      “Last night, I watched Steven Anderson’s sermon “Head Coverings in Light of the Bible” for the first time. For several months I had been planning to view it, but hadn’t felt quite up to the agitation I suspected would result.”
    • Headcovering and Happiness (The Happy Housewife)
      “My veils make me so happy. I’m protected by God and my husband, and the veils (or my glittering or satin headbands when I choose to cover that way) remind me of that and make me feel safe and secure. And I adore the femininity of it. I love being feminine.”
    • Piper and Grudem: Wrong on Headcoverings (Reformed Christian Theology)
      “Both John Piper and Wayne Grudem repeat falsehoods in their ‘Fifty Crucial Questions: An Overview of Central Concerns About Manhood and Womanhood.’ My corrections to their claims will interrupt what they have written”
    • 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 – An interactive Bible Study (Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely)
      “Knowing that convictions on an issue come through personally working through the Scripture instead of having someone spoon-feed you an answer, I wanted to provide my bible study on 1 Corinthians 11 for the benefit of a few readers.”
    • A Gift that Made Me Smile (Truth at Home)
      “This past Sunday was beautiful. The weather was beautiful, and something that happened to me was beautiful, too. A lady at my church gave me a gift, and that gift was a variety of lovely zheadcoverings!”
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JUST RELEASED: Head Covering (The Book)

Head Covering Paperback Book

It’s finally here! Today I’m excited to announce the release of my book Head Covering: A Forgotten Christian Practice For Modern Times. I started writing this book in 2009, so it’s a tremendous blessing to finally be able to release it after seven years of revising and re-vamping, while waiting for the right time to publish.

You can get yourself a copy today in paperback or Kindle by clicking the button below.

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If you’d like to know more about this book, please visit this page.

4 WAYS YOU CAN HELP

If you consider yourself a part of this movement, here are a few ways you can help me get the word out about this teaching.

  1. Get a copy for you and others in your circle of influence.
    Consider giving copies as Christmas gifts to your theologically minded friends and family. Put a copy in your church or local library.
  2. Share the book release.
    Can you share the news that the book is now available on your social media accounts and/or your blog? You can direct your followers to christianheadcovering.com. Feel free to use our announcement images which can be found on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Use the hashtag #headcoveringbook so we can re-share some of your posts.
  3. Add to Goodreads & leave review.
    If you use Goodreads please add the book to your “to read” or “currently reading” lists. Please leave a review there when you’ve finished the book.
  4. Leave an Amazon review.
    Amazon reviews are VERY important and they influence people in their purchase decisions. If you could leave a review there when you’ve finished the book that would be a huge blessing.

A sincere thank you to everyone who has helped in promoting this book and teaching.

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