Familiar “Leadership” Heresies Uncovered
Familiar “Leadership” Heresies Uncovered by Bruce C.E. Fleming, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers on January 4, 2005, offers a thorough examination of biblical passages that are often perceived as challenging to understand. This 282-page book delves into familiar “leadership” heresies through a careful analysis of the Genesis narrative regarding the Garden of Eden and five New Testament texts related to church and home life. The author emphasizes the detrimental effects of these heresies on both individual health and church vitality, positioning the book as a valuable resource for personal study and group discussions.
Readers will find practical guidance for interpreting scripture, with sections dedicated to various heresies and their implications. The book includes discussions on the “Eden” heresies, “Headship” heresies, and “Legalist” heresies, providing insights into biblical criticism and interpretation. Additionally, it presents methods for effective Bible study, including the “Four Principles” and “Seven Think Again Bible Study Steps.” This edition serves as a reference for Christians seeking to deepen their understanding of biblical texts and their applications in contemporary life.
Official synopsis Publisher
Ever think some passages are impossible to
understand? Think Again! Bruce C. E. Fleming
has uncovered familiar “leadership” heresies
through careful study of the Genesis passage on
the Garden of Eden and five New Testament passages
on church and home life.
Heresies are not good for your health, nor are
they good for the life of your church. This book
is an important one to read, to share, to use in
group study, and to keep close at hand for
reference purposes too.
Think Again! about the Bible
“Clear and compelling!” “Explains why passages have been difficult.”
“Taught me how to study my Bible!”
Meet the author. Bruce has been married to Joy for more than twenty-five years and they are the parents of Christy and Mark. An ordained pastor with graduate and postgraduate degrees in theology, Bruce has been a church planter in the U.S., in Europe and in Africa. The author of Contextualization of Theology : an Evangelical Assessment, he served as Professor of Practical Theology and Academic Dean of the Bangui Evangelical Graduate School of Theology in French-speaking Africa. This book provides practical Bible study help for Christians in the U.S., Africa and worldwide.
Featured contents in Familiar “Leadership” Heresies Uncovered
Part One: The “Eden” Heresies
– Two Sinners in the Hands of an Angry (and loving) God: the story of Eden (Gn 2-3)
– Sinners in the Hands of a Loving (& just) Judge: the story of church leaders (1 Tm 1-3)
Part Two: The “Headship” Heresies
– One body divided : the story of unequally yoked spouses (1 Peter 3:1-7)
– One body, indivisible: getting along with other Christians (Ephesians 5:15-6:9)
Part Three: The “Legalist” Heresies
– Our rules, not God’s: dealing with the proposal for special privileges (1 Co 11:2-16)
– Our rules, not God’s: dealing with the proposal for special restrictions (1 Co 14:34-40)
Part Four: “How to” Think Again! about the Bible
– The “Four Principles” and the “Seven Think Again Bible Study Steps”
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