Slavery was very common in the ancient world and although the practice was allowed under Old Testament law Gen. 15:16, Lev. 25:44-46, Ex. 22:1-3, it was always strictly controlled and its harshness mitigated Ex.21:7-11; Ex. 21:26-27. In the Roman world it is estimated that at one time about one third of the inhabitants belonged to the slave class through debt, […]

One of the wonderful things about divine revelation is the absolute fairness that it exhibits. Paul did not simply exhort wives how they should act towards their husbands, he also directs husbands regarding their role in the marriage relationship. So it is with regard to parents and children. Having urged children to be obedient, he then turns the spotlight onto […]

One of the great tragedies of the modern era is the lack of respect that children have for their parents. Many parents seem to have given up completely any idea that it is their responsibility to control or discipline their own children, and consequently children grow up with no concept of obedience to any authority. The apostle Paul reinforces the […]