Elaine R Kelly

May 212 min read

Biblical interpretation

Neither Male Nor Female?

What does it mean when Paul writes that in Christ there is neither male nor female? Is it about equality in all areas?

Elaine R Kelly

Apr 47 min read

Women in the Bible

Mary Magdalene's Miracle (CBE)

Did Mary Magdalene testify before Emperor Tiberius that Christ rose? Did she perform the miracle of the red egg? Why has this been sidelined

Elaine R Kelly

Feb 295 min read

Women leaders

Female Founders in Charismatic Churches

Females founded charismatic churches, so why were women later limited in their ministries? Find out here.

Sex and Morality in Corinth (2) 1 Corinthians 5-7

Elaine R Kelly

Dec 28, 202323 min read

Bible study

Sex and Morality in Corinth (2) 1 Corinthians 5-7

Let's look at 1 Corinthians 5-7 on sex, marriage, divorce, lawsuits, morality, and defining LGBTQ affirming.

What's Going on in Corinth? 1 Corinthians Letter (1)

Elaine R Kelly

Dec 27, 20239 min read

Bible study

What's Going on in Corinth? 1 Corinthians Letter (1)

Introduction to 1 Corinthians, chapters 1-4 and giving egalitarian Christian reflections.

Elaine R Kelly

Dec 15, 20235 min read

Author Insights

Unwrapping the Unexpected!

Unwrapping the cover of my upcoming historical fiction Because She Was Called From Broken to Bold Book 2 A novel of the early church.

5 Ways to Make Christian Fiction Better (CIPA)

Elaine R Kelly

Oct 26, 20237 min read

Writing tips

5 Ways to Make Christian Fiction Better (CIPA)

Do you like Christian Fiction? Let's look at why or why not and 5 ways to make it better.

Behind the Story: Elaine Kelly Interview

Elaine R Kelly

Oct 16, 20234 min read

Author Insights

Behind the Story: Elaine Kelly Interview

Summary of my biblical fiction author interview video on Behind The Story: writing journey, female disciples, and surprises about me!

Elaine R Kelly

Sep 8, 20234 min read

Author Insights

Book Birthday Bash - What a Year!

Celebrating the one-year book birthday for Forgotten Followers from Broken to Bold. Special gift, award, and new price announcements.

From Prostitutes to Priests: How We Imagine Women Matters (CBE)

Elaine R Kelly

Jul 20, 20234 min read

Art and theology

From Prostitutes to Priests: How We Imagine Women Matters (CBE)

For centuries, art and theology have shown women as prostitutes and neglected women's history as priests. How we imagine women matters.

Elaine R Kelly

Jul 14, 202327 min read

Book or Media Review

Book Review: Tell Her Story

New Testament scholar shows us the world where women lived, worked, taught, ministered, led, and risked prison and death for Jesus.

Freed or Confined in Genesis: Two Fictional Tales

Elaine R Kelly

Jul 4, 20235 min read

Art and theology

Freed or Confined in Genesis: Two Fictional Tales

Two fictional tales from Genesis illustrate how underlying ideas can be incorporated into biblical stories.

Five Facts in the Fall that Free Women (Genesis 3)

Elaine R Kelly

Jun 28, 202322 min read

Biblical interpretation

Five Facts in the Fall that Free Women (Genesis 3)

Rather than condemning Eve, Genesis 3 tells us how Satan attacked and Eve sided with God. God blessed her, gave her insight and a calling.

Five Facts in Creation that Free Women (Genesis 1-2)

Elaine R Kelly

Jun 26, 202312 min read

Biblical interpretation

Five Facts in Creation that Free Women (Genesis 1-2)

God's perfect design in creation frees women: in God's image, of same Elements, an Equal Counterpart, with Equal Authority, Equally Blessed

True Doctrine Leads to Godliness (Titus)

Elaine R Kelly

Jun 14, 202310 min read

Bible study

True Doctrine Leads to Godliness (Titus)

Does the letter to Titus limit women as elders, ministry leaders, working in business or the public? No.

Elaine R Kelly

Jun 9, 20237 min read

Bible study

Scripture: Inspired by God (2 Timothy)

2 Timothy: The Spirit making women and men bold, women and men teaching one another, and inerrancy of the Bible

Qualifications to be a Church Leader (1 Timothy 3-6)

Elaine R Kelly

Jun 9, 202310 min read

Bible study

Qualifications to be a Church Leader (1 Timothy 3-6)

Do the qualifications to be a church leader say anything about women in leadership? No.

Women, Authority and Fear in Childbirth (1 Timothy 2)

Elaine R Kelly

Jun 9, 202314 min read

Bible study

Women, Authority and Fear in Childbirth (1 Timothy 2)

Egalitarian commentary on 1 Timothy 2: Women, Authority, and being saved through childbirth.

The Bible Affirms All People (1 Timothy 1)

Elaine R Kelly

Jun 7, 202316 min read

Bible study

The Bible Affirms All People (1 Timothy 1)

1 Timothy 1 affirms all people and tells believers to stop exploiting others.

4 More Woman Liturgical Leaders: Apostles, Preachers, Baptizers

Elaine R Kelly

May 25, 20236 min read

Women leaders

4 More Woman Liturgical Leaders: Apostles, Preachers, Baptizers

Mary, mother of Jesus, & four other famous woman liturgical leaders and apostles. See Mary and Early Christian Women: Hidden Leadership

Redacting Records of Mother Mary as a Liturgical Leader

Elaine R Kelly

May 24, 20234 min read

Women in the Bible

Redacting Records of Mother Mary as a Liturgical Leader

Ancient manuscripts were edited to cut records of women priests and church leaders. See Mary and Early Christian Women: Hidden Leadership

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