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The article explores the contribution of author Rebecca Merrill Groothuis to biblical equality. Topics mentioned include a brief profile of Groothius who worked as a staff at The McKenzie Study Center in Eugene, Oregon, her views on the inerrancy of the Bible and the importance of theological consistency, and Groothius' contribution to the gender debate in the book "Equal in Being, Unequal in Role: Exploring the Logic of Women's Subordination."

The article discusses several teachings about the equality of man and woman in the Bible. Topics covered include the affirmation of the equal standing of man and woman in the Bible's message regarding gender in the church and marriage, explanation of gender equality in the book of Genesis, description of women in the Old Testament, and Jesus' treatment of women as equals.

The article discusses the factors that affect how evangelicals analyze the orthodoxy of egalitarians. Topics noted include the definition of several terms such as egalitarianism, evangelicalism, and liberalism, four theological ideals that explain the fundamental focus of evangelicals such as conversionism, activism, biblicism, and crucicentrism, examples of biblical foundations for women's leadership, and examples of how the teachings of scripture have been ignored due to cultural pressure.

The author discusses a retrospective on the advocacy of the late Doctor Catherine Clark Kroeger with respect to helping women and families who are victims of domestic abuse. She remembers her first meeting with Kroeger in 1996 during a forum on abuse, and their subsequent collaboration in books that focus on the subject of abuse and domestic violence. The author cites Kroeger's scriptural belief that peace and safety in the home is linked to gender equality and marital bliss.

The author reflects on the application of egalitarianism in Biblical studies. He relates his experience of reading a book about several literature methodologies when he was still a student and told its editors about the missing section on Christian doctrine. He talks about the many ways how Biblical studies are criticized and how those who oppose egalitarianism undermine their view under the liberal feminist approach. He also emphasizes the need to consider Jesus Christ's golden rule which focus on honoring God and valuing one's actions.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses topics featured in the issue including social scientific methodology referencing statistics, reflection on author Rebecca Merrill Groothuis' contribution to biblical equality, and intersection of biblical and literary studies.

The article presents the author's musings on why she enrolled in a seminary to complete a Biblical Studies course. She talks about having the inclination to join the seminary but was somehow discourage by the difficulties and the belief that only boys can go there. After fifty years of working, she finally heed the call, learned Greek and Hebrew, read Ethics books and lecture in Homiletics. She also talks about the encouragement she got from her husband and kids.