A Woman of Chayil: Far Above Rubies by Jane Carole Anderson

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Drake

Nell,

Words describe concepts and concepts form beliefs and beliefs solidify into doctrine and teachings. That is why her use of the word counterfeit is either relevant or not in her presentation. I think she meant exactly what she said about it. I believe Jane is thoughtful about her choice of words. And in describing Satans counterfeit she mischaracterized it. It is not my place to substitute a different word, Yet, she paints a world that is quintessential black and white, good and evil people, righteous and unrighteousness happenings, things that are right and wrong. So in describing Satan's attack she defaults to this same paradigm, that is , if God is loving and good, Satan is the polar opposite when in reality Satan is very adept at mimicking the attributes of God. Peter exhibited that and for our benefit the Lord recorded the incident. That is why Peter is relevant. His thought, opinion, and recommendation were the Satanic counterfeit and if that is not understood then Jane will have missed the real counterfeit and misidentified as counterfeit that which is not.

To my observation in these few samples of her new book, she seems to be searching for new definitions of scripture to validate the wrongs of the past related to authority and it seems she is building a case that it was counterfeit authority. Therefore I believe this book is very much connected with her past experiences. However, I will reserve a definitive point of view as I see how she develops this line of thinking and where she eventually takes it.

Drake

Drake,

Regarding your ending sentences:

"Therefore I believe this book is very much connected with her past experiences. However, I will reserve a definitive point of view as I see how she develops this line of thinking and where she eventually takes it."

As a person reads A Woman of Chayil: Far Above Rubies she/he sees what thorough research it contains regarding how the scriptures depict women and their roles in history and in the Church of the Redeemed.

I strongly encourage you and others to read this book. Jane gives examples of godly families and the blessings society as a whole experiences from them. This truth is inspirational to those of us who perhaps have not had such triumphs in our past in that we see the good plans of our Heavenly Father as He sets us free.

This book is well-balanced and points all believers to stay the course as God faithfully finishes the work He has begun in us.

[JJ]

Today's side bar quote from The Woman of Chayil reminds me of a nagging question I had during my last 5 years with TLR, which is:

Who and how is Paul charging to put on the whole armor of God in Ephesians 6?

Is it individual Christians as soldiers in God's army? Is it the church in Ephesus as a "corporate warrior"? Is it the whole body of Christ as a "corporate warrior"? Is it "the Bride of Christ" as a "corporate warrior?

LSM and TLR repeated "corporate warrior" so many times, the charge to take up the whole armor of God lost its power to motivate me in a way that holds me personally accountable with the "corporate warrior" interpretation. So, I began to think more along the lines of being a soldier in God's army.

I see Jane Carol Anderson's quote falls into the bride of Christ being a "corporate warrior" taking up the charge.

So, which is it? Is it one? Is it both? Does it matter?

FYI, some relevant Word searches below

Warrior, Army, Armor, White horse, Sword, Fight, Helmet, Breastplate, Shield, Girded, Feet Word Searches

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_1

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_1

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_1

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_1

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_8

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_2

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_1

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_1

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_2

https://www.blueletterbible.org/sear...=s_primary_0_2

https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/sng/6/4/s_677004

[Nell]

"IN THE BIBLE, THERE ARE A SMALL NUMBER OF FAMILIAR PASSAGES that are at the root of wrong beliefs about women and authority. These few verses exist like one bunch of “lemons” hanging on a grapevine in a Biblical vineyard laden with many “grapes.”

Satan is behind the production of these lemon translations, translations which have adulterated and corrupted the real meanings of God’s words. All of these passages are fundamentally about authority and, in particular, about women and authority. It is time for men and women alike to stand up and speak the truth... ."

Following is another quote from "A Woman of Chayil..." The above quote is a reminder about the use of "lemons" and "grapes".

From this passage we note:

"...A general principle of Bible teaching is to teach what the Bible teaches or prescribes about behavior, and not to teach authoritatively about what can only be observed about behaviors of people in the Bible. I will not argue this point, but will say strongly that whatever is taught prescriptively should produce what is seen descriptively in the Bible. If a teaching produces something different than what the Bible illustrates or describes as proper behavior, it is unhealthy teaching and should be questioned and re-examined."

Nell