On Purpose: Understanding God’s Freedom for Women Through Scripture

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Many Christian women are torn between how the church has taught traditional gender roles and the liberty they see secular society afford to women. But what if the church’s conventional teachings on the place of women aren’t really biblical at all?

On Purpose is a serious study on the verses in the Bible that have often been interpreted to define the role of women in the church, at home, and in the workplace. Each chapter focuses on a single passage, considering what it meant to the original recipients, understanding each author’s intent, and applying its true meaning in today’s cultural setting. With each chapter, Julie Coleman thoroughly reveals how the timeless principles in the Bible actually teach freedom for women. In fact, when rightly understood, these verses are a wake-up call that we are handicapping the church’s role on Earth by limiting women unnecessarily. Instead, men and women should be working side by side for the advancement of the kingdom of God.

Written without anger or judgment, and with no agenda but to delve deep into the Bible, On Purpose is an enlightening study offering a fresh, scriptural perspective. It’s time to set women free to answer God’s call on their lives—and set the church free to function the way God truly desires.

Listening Length ‏ : ‎ 6 hours and 4 minutes
Author ‏ : ‎ Julie Zine Coleman
Narrator ‏ : ‎ Pam Ward
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 10, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christian Audio
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09YJ5JJL9
Version ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
Program Type ‏ : ‎ Audiobook
Best Sellers Rank: #147,368 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #171 in Gender & Sexuality in Religious Studies (Books) #509 in Women’s Christian Living (Audible Books & Originals) #807 in Gender Studies (Audible Books & Originals)
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Customers find the book well-researched and informative, with one review highlighting its extensive historical and cultural research. Moreover, the content is engaging and hard to put down, with insightful explorations of biblical passages and an in-depth look at women’s roles. Additionally, the book is very readable and accessible, with one customer noting it should be required reading in seminaries.