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God's Feminist Movement: Redefining a “Woman's Place” From a Biblical Perspective
Experience True Liberation by Seeing Your Beauty, Femininity, and Freedom From Heaven’s Point of View Has Christianity kept women trapped in the stone age? In many ways, yes; but this is not by God’s design. As society offers women opportunities to explore outer-space and govern nations, the church often stifles and limits them. The tide is changing, though. Amber Picota’s God’s Feminist Movement is a new covenant manifesto calling women to embrace their true identity in Christ and fulfill their destiny as revolutionaries who shape the course of history with the Kingdom of God. There is a powerful new feminist movement emerging in the body of Christ. It’s not politically driven and it’s not being championed by an uprising of angry “man-haters.” Based on an intense study of Scripture, factoring in historical and contextual hermeneutics and original languages, Picota shares a practical, non-legalistic, and non-traditional (yet deeply Biblical) look at topics that women commonly face, such Celebrate the power and beauty of womanhood. God has given you permission to change the world—by being you! Break off religious traditions that keep women trapped in “old school” legalism and move beyond Christian clichés that minimize a woman’s true position in Christ!
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March 18, 2018
Some potential readers may be concerned about the word "feminist" in the title. Will this book be full of liberal propaganda? Will my faith in Biblical truth be maligned? Worry not, my friends! Despite its title, God's Feminist Movement remains a solidly anti-feminist treatise.
For the low, low price of $15.99, the following benefits can be yours!
A de-politicized definition of "feminism" that is guaranteed nuance-free, or your money back! By defining feminism as "organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests," this book ably protects you from engaging with the arguments and rights sought out by one of the most important movements of the twentieth century. The patriarchy? Who wants to talk about that? This book will show you that God's Feminist Movement is about making your own, well-informed choices without the hassle of investigating the oppression inherent to the system!
Racism Lite, perfect to quench that irresistible thirst for Whiteness! Isn't it silly that there were once people who used the Bible to justify slavery? What were they thinking! Fortunately, our top-of-the-line engineers have developed a perfect formula that minimizes the generational pain and injustice inherited by black Americans today without acknowledging that racism exists. It's called "Comparing Women Deprived of Leadership Roles in the Church with the Institution of Slavery!" Once you'll try it, you'll never go back!
And if that doesn't seal the deal, we'll throw in casual ableism for free! There's nothing like sitting back and knowing that your "healing and wholeness" is not just essential for a society that doesn't accommodate your needs, but to have a healthy faith life as well! Unsure where to start? Our package includes two free faith healings to fix you up!
Let your fears be assuaged! Not only will you remain untainted by feminist thought, but you can even participate in reinforcing injustice! What a deal!
...
Hence, the one-star review.
I'm well aware that this book wasn't written for me, and that I'm viewing nearly all of Picota's insights as an outsider. Even if I agreed with most of the ideas of this book (I do not), I still wouldn't come from a mystical tradition and so the mystically-oriented portions of the book would not appeal to me.
That said, this was a doozy. It's always interesting to see how Christians attempt to reclaim the word "feminism" without addressing or (God forbid) supporting feminist concerns. In this book, for example, which is about empowering women to participate in ministry, only one other woman's essay is referenced for discussion, when several men receive the same privilege. Apparently, God's Feminist Movement is not interested in elevating and supporting the voices of women pastors and theologians. (I would also like to point out that the woman who was quoted is dead. Perhaps that gave her extra credibility.)
I don't want to suggest that this book is completely detached from the reality of feminism. One of the most important things I think this book does is point out that women cannot be held responsible for men who lust after them. Indeed, Picota points out, we can't be held responsible for other people's sin at all. This is an important message, and I almost liked Chapter 5 ("Purity, Modesty, and Biblical Sexuality") because of it. Similarly, I appreciated the idea that we should be honest with children about their bodies and their clothing choices—by not being honest, we don't equip them to make responsible choices.
But where there are some good ideas, they are often corrupted by an underlying message that serves to reinforce a sexist (or racist, or homophobic, or ableist) status quo. A woman from a tribe in Africa (yeah, I know) can be modest without wearing a shirt by nature of the culture she belongs to—but not Americans! Americans should wear clothes! We shouldn't hate women who get abortions—in fact, we should infantilize and pity them because they actually hate themselves! People with disabilities aren't "broken," but the best course of action they can take is to "seek healing."
Throughout the book, Picota reiterates that we shouldn't "control" people, or we can't. People have to make their own choices—which is, to be sure, a decently feminist idea. Where this idea fails, though, is in framing the situation as a matter of "control" in the first place. This book does not suggest that making different choices—about clothing, or sex, or anything—ought to be a source of celebration in the Christian community. It's too bad.
Again, this book wasn't for me. I didn't like the colloquial writing style at all, particularly because it often meant that a phrase or idea would be repeated more than once in a short period of time. Sometimes it felt like Picota was shouting into the void, rather than engaging in a conversation with her readers. I'm not sure I entirely trust all of the information in this book, either. (For a better reflection on the Proverbs 31 Woman, I'd highly recommend A Year of Biblical Womanhood.)
This isn't a book about justice. Maybe that's because of the New Covenant theology (about which a whole other review could be written), maybe that's because of the intended audience. Maybe something else. But rest assured: if you are a feminist, this book is not for you.
For the low, low price of $15.99, the following benefits can be yours!
A de-politicized definition of "feminism" that is guaranteed nuance-free, or your money back! By defining feminism as "organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests," this book ably protects you from engaging with the arguments and rights sought out by one of the most important movements of the twentieth century. The patriarchy? Who wants to talk about that? This book will show you that God's Feminist Movement is about making your own, well-informed choices without the hassle of investigating the oppression inherent to the system!
Racism Lite, perfect to quench that irresistible thirst for Whiteness! Isn't it silly that there were once people who used the Bible to justify slavery? What were they thinking! Fortunately, our top-of-the-line engineers have developed a perfect formula that minimizes the generational pain and injustice inherited by black Americans today without acknowledging that racism exists. It's called "Comparing Women Deprived of Leadership Roles in the Church with the Institution of Slavery!" Once you'll try it, you'll never go back!
And if that doesn't seal the deal, we'll throw in casual ableism for free! There's nothing like sitting back and knowing that your "healing and wholeness" is not just essential for a society that doesn't accommodate your needs, but to have a healthy faith life as well! Unsure where to start? Our package includes two free faith healings to fix you up!
Let your fears be assuaged! Not only will you remain untainted by feminist thought, but you can even participate in reinforcing injustice! What a deal!
...
Hence, the one-star review.
I'm well aware that this book wasn't written for me, and that I'm viewing nearly all of Picota's insights as an outsider. Even if I agreed with most of the ideas of this book (I do not), I still wouldn't come from a mystical tradition and so the mystically-oriented portions of the book would not appeal to me.
That said, this was a doozy. It's always interesting to see how Christians attempt to reclaim the word "feminism" without addressing or (God forbid) supporting feminist concerns. In this book, for example, which is about empowering women to participate in ministry, only one other woman's essay is referenced for discussion, when several men receive the same privilege. Apparently, God's Feminist Movement is not interested in elevating and supporting the voices of women pastors and theologians. (I would also like to point out that the woman who was quoted is dead. Perhaps that gave her extra credibility.)
I don't want to suggest that this book is completely detached from the reality of feminism. One of the most important things I think this book does is point out that women cannot be held responsible for men who lust after them. Indeed, Picota points out, we can't be held responsible for other people's sin at all. This is an important message, and I almost liked Chapter 5 ("Purity, Modesty, and Biblical Sexuality") because of it. Similarly, I appreciated the idea that we should be honest with children about their bodies and their clothing choices—by not being honest, we don't equip them to make responsible choices.
But where there are some good ideas, they are often corrupted by an underlying message that serves to reinforce a sexist (or racist, or homophobic, or ableist) status quo. A woman from a tribe in Africa (yeah, I know) can be modest without wearing a shirt by nature of the culture she belongs to—but not Americans! Americans should wear clothes! We shouldn't hate women who get abortions—in fact, we should infantilize and pity them because they actually hate themselves! People with disabilities aren't "broken," but the best course of action they can take is to "seek healing."
Throughout the book, Picota reiterates that we shouldn't "control" people, or we can't. People have to make their own choices—which is, to be sure, a decently feminist idea. Where this idea fails, though, is in framing the situation as a matter of "control" in the first place. This book does not suggest that making different choices—about clothing, or sex, or anything—ought to be a source of celebration in the Christian community. It's too bad.
Again, this book wasn't for me. I didn't like the colloquial writing style at all, particularly because it often meant that a phrase or idea would be repeated more than once in a short period of time. Sometimes it felt like Picota was shouting into the void, rather than engaging in a conversation with her readers. I'm not sure I entirely trust all of the information in this book, either. (For a better reflection on the Proverbs 31 Woman, I'd highly recommend A Year of Biblical Womanhood.)
This isn't a book about justice. Maybe that's because of the New Covenant theology (about which a whole other review could be written), maybe that's because of the intended audience. Maybe something else. But rest assured: if you are a feminist, this book is not for you.
July 28, 2016
Amber's book is an excellent place to start if you are interested in the role of women in the Christian church. It's told from a very personal, no-nonsense point of view and offers a different voice than you will hear from most Christian women writers. Amber's real account and honestly of the her personal struggles lend authenticity to her testimony. She has a clear and well sourced chapter on the concept of "headship" that stands out as the strongest part of the book. I would recommend it for the list of sources alone. I've added tons to my reading list by mining her footnotes. Overall, would recommend it with a smile. If you want to get a feel for her style I would also encourage you to check out her blog! Great work from a great pastor.
August 12, 2019
I had been praying for answers to questions and guidance when the Lord lead me to read God's Feminist Movement by Amber Picota. Once I started reading I could not stop. The Lord reinforced beliefs I already had and opened my eyes to view things in a different way. Picota has a great voice and made hard topics easy to read and think about. I can't wait to share this book with...everyone!
I received this book for free from The Book Club Network and the author in exchange for my honest reviews.
I received this book for free from The Book Club Network and the author in exchange for my honest reviews.
February 25, 2021
More of a memoir than a book on feminism
August 19, 2019
If I could have rated this 3.5 stars I would have. Part of this is my own fault: I was expecting this book to be primarily about presenting an argument for equality in the church (especially in leadership) and I also just wasn't a big fan of her style of writing, but those are issues of my own expectations and preferences. I think this book will be very helpful for some women and I thought that it ended fairly well. However, her arguments for equality (particularly regarding women in leadership) were not particularly strong, and even though I agreed with her endpoint, I did not agree with how she got there. I also feel that she completely bypassed arguments much more convincing than hers. To be honest, I also felt that her argument regarding Old vs. New Covenant was a bit flawed and could be taken to some dangerous places, even if she didn't go there herself.
March 7, 2018
This book was a quick and easy read. Amber Picotta seems to write the way she talks-- she certainly has a very clear voice, and I think the message might have been better delivered in speech. Some of the writing came across as fairly juvenile simply because it was written in a very spoken-word type of way, very different than most nonfiction books. Perhaps that will appeal to some readers, but I found it a bit off-putting at times.
Picotta made some very good points in God's Feminist Movement. I especially enjoyed the second chapter, "Laying a Foundation: Understanding the New and Better Covenant." The new covenant is something that I have been personally freed by understanding, and this was the first time that I have seen it affirmed by a pastor (though admittedly I haven't done much seeking). The chapter on Headship was also packed with good information, though I don't believe Picotta completely nailed her point. The chapter mostly focuses on the fact that "head" does not mean "boss, chief" but rather "source." However, Picotta does not then detail what that means for women with regard to scripture calling men the head, aka source, of their wives. What is the practical application of reading "head" as "source" rather than "boss"? The book does not dive in very deep on this point.
In fact, I would describe the book as a whole as "shallow." The author presents some good points but does not really dive into them fully. Most of the book is spent on personal anecdotes and feelings, which isn't bad but also is not supported by more biblical research and facts. I feel like I know Amber really well after reading this, and she's probably a really cool person to talk to, but I don't think the proper time was put into this book to really do her thoughts justice.
I would not describe this book as feminist. Maybe that will come as a relief to some, but it was a disappointment to me. Picotta does not in any way address or link her findings to the feminist movement, and instead has simply co-opted this word for her book title in order to draw attention, in my opinion. Maybe some of her statements would be radical to anyone without any knowledge of or experience with feminist theory, but it doesn't come anywhere close if you have any background in it whatsoever. This book does not address, much less attempt to deal with, any actual modern feminist topics and struggles; i.e., sexuality and gender, intersectionality, social justice, misogyny, etc.
Overall, this book was enjoyable but not very enlightening. Chapters 2, 7, and 8 had the most useful information, but chapter 8 especially was not adequately explored (in fact, most of it was an exerpt from someone else's work). Picotta talks a lot about the importance of questioning what you're told, doing the research legwork yourself, and using the Bible correctly (not out of context, not ignoring contradictions but diving into them, and researching original meaning). If you're a Christian who is put off by the word "feminism", and wants to hear some freeing thoughts about your authority as a woman without being too challenged on your traditional beliefs, this book is probably a great place to start. If you're a strong feminist who is searching for how this movement fits into your Christian faith, this might be a waste of your time.
Picotta made some very good points in God's Feminist Movement. I especially enjoyed the second chapter, "Laying a Foundation: Understanding the New and Better Covenant." The new covenant is something that I have been personally freed by understanding, and this was the first time that I have seen it affirmed by a pastor (though admittedly I haven't done much seeking). The chapter on Headship was also packed with good information, though I don't believe Picotta completely nailed her point. The chapter mostly focuses on the fact that "head" does not mean "boss, chief" but rather "source." However, Picotta does not then detail what that means for women with regard to scripture calling men the head, aka source, of their wives. What is the practical application of reading "head" as "source" rather than "boss"? The book does not dive in very deep on this point.
In fact, I would describe the book as a whole as "shallow." The author presents some good points but does not really dive into them fully. Most of the book is spent on personal anecdotes and feelings, which isn't bad but also is not supported by more biblical research and facts. I feel like I know Amber really well after reading this, and she's probably a really cool person to talk to, but I don't think the proper time was put into this book to really do her thoughts justice.
I would not describe this book as feminist. Maybe that will come as a relief to some, but it was a disappointment to me. Picotta does not in any way address or link her findings to the feminist movement, and instead has simply co-opted this word for her book title in order to draw attention, in my opinion. Maybe some of her statements would be radical to anyone without any knowledge of or experience with feminist theory, but it doesn't come anywhere close if you have any background in it whatsoever. This book does not address, much less attempt to deal with, any actual modern feminist topics and struggles; i.e., sexuality and gender, intersectionality, social justice, misogyny, etc.
Overall, this book was enjoyable but not very enlightening. Chapters 2, 7, and 8 had the most useful information, but chapter 8 especially was not adequately explored (in fact, most of it was an exerpt from someone else's work). Picotta talks a lot about the importance of questioning what you're told, doing the research legwork yourself, and using the Bible correctly (not out of context, not ignoring contradictions but diving into them, and researching original meaning). If you're a Christian who is put off by the word "feminism", and wants to hear some freeing thoughts about your authority as a woman without being too challenged on your traditional beliefs, this book is probably a great place to start. If you're a strong feminist who is searching for how this movement fits into your Christian faith, this might be a waste of your time.
July 10, 2017
I definitely consider myself a Christian feminist, but sometimes books on the subject can be a let down. Not this one! Picota does a great job of exploring what she calls God's Feminist Movement and backs it up with interpretations of scripture that is often taken out of context or used to keep women out of leadership. She gives her own personal stories and stories of others to flesh out her points, but I was most impressed with the hermeneutics. She explains the interpretation fully, but also in a way that someone who is not a Biblical scholar could understand - and that is not easy to do. One of her points that I really appreciated was that often people don't dig into the Bible for themselves, they just believe whatever they've been taught and that could be wrong. She really encourages everyone to dig into the Bible and make your own conclusions, but the Bible won't contradict itself, so if something seems to contradict there is more digging to find out the original context and meaning. Overall, a great book with a wonderful message.
Some quotes I really liked:
"You are not an animal, driven by instinct. Men are not animals, and it is about time we as women and mothers stop raising up our boys believing the lie that they don't have the power to take their thoughts captive and submit them to the obedience of Christ Jesus (see 2 Cor. 10:5). We cannot take the responsibility upon ourselves that we have the power to stop other people from sinning." (p. 87)
"For too long Christians have simply rammed abstinence down people's throats without even thinking twice about empowering them with the knowledge of freedom by helping them understand their worth and value to God." (p. 117)
"Sometimes I felt that I was wrestling with my own self. On the one hand, all I wanted was to be a quiet, meek, submissive Christian wife. And on the other hand, I had differing opinions than my husband. I had ideas. I had dreams. I had goals. The very painful truth is that in many Christian circles, women like me are labeled 'Jezebels' or 'rebellious.' Women like me who are strong and bold are often painted in a villainous light." (p. 134-5)
[During marital counseling] "Once we identified that we both were people with control issues, we did what any logical Christians would do: we tried to break my dominant little spirit. Not Rene's...mine. Because when a man has control issues, for some reason, much of the Christian community does not seem to have a problem with it. It's perceived as normal...So that's all there was to it. I just needed to put on my big girl britches, find a way to break my strong spirit, shut my brain off, and submit. I felt like a train was coming and I was preparing to let it hit me." (p. 137-8)
Some quotes I really liked:
"You are not an animal, driven by instinct. Men are not animals, and it is about time we as women and mothers stop raising up our boys believing the lie that they don't have the power to take their thoughts captive and submit them to the obedience of Christ Jesus (see 2 Cor. 10:5). We cannot take the responsibility upon ourselves that we have the power to stop other people from sinning." (p. 87)
"For too long Christians have simply rammed abstinence down people's throats without even thinking twice about empowering them with the knowledge of freedom by helping them understand their worth and value to God." (p. 117)
"Sometimes I felt that I was wrestling with my own self. On the one hand, all I wanted was to be a quiet, meek, submissive Christian wife. And on the other hand, I had differing opinions than my husband. I had ideas. I had dreams. I had goals. The very painful truth is that in many Christian circles, women like me are labeled 'Jezebels' or 'rebellious.' Women like me who are strong and bold are often painted in a villainous light." (p. 134-5)
[During marital counseling] "Once we identified that we both were people with control issues, we did what any logical Christians would do: we tried to break my dominant little spirit. Not Rene's...mine. Because when a man has control issues, for some reason, much of the Christian community does not seem to have a problem with it. It's perceived as normal...So that's all there was to it. I just needed to put on my big girl britches, find a way to break my strong spirit, shut my brain off, and submit. I felt like a train was coming and I was preparing to let it hit me." (p. 137-8)
August 24, 2016
I really did enjoy reading this book. It helps you to understand what "God's Feminist Movement" is really about. It is not about putting men down, but instead empowering men and women to rise up to be leaders and work together. I loved her talking about tattoos. I have a tattoo as well, and when I tell people they act like I have committed some horrible sin. The verse that many refer to about tattoos is in Leviticus 19:28. It talks about not making any cuts on your body or make tattoo marks on yourselves. But the author really explained the verse so clear. That verse is referring to a a Mosaic Covenant which we are not a part of.
I found it very interesting when the author spoke about women in leadership . Growing up I always heard that women were not to speak in church or have any type of leadership role. My dad was a pastor and he always said that women have no place in leadership in a church. It is true that there are people who can misinterpret a scripture to fit their beliefs. The best thing to do if you aren't sure about a scripture is to study it and go to a leader that you trust to help you understand it . I always remember hearing "If someone preaches something that cannot be backed up by scripture, then it is not biblical." I have always remembered that and when I'm not sure about something I look it up in the bible.
There are great stories through the bible that show when women took the lead. I loved the examples the author used and made me look at the stories a different way. It's funny how you can read something over and over again, then one day you see it a different way. I have learned since being in leadership in church, that you must always put your family first before your ministry. There was a time I didn't and God got my attention.
I loved how encouraging the author is by reminding us that we are beautiful. God thinks we are beautiful and guess what, He also loves the person you may have had a problem with. One of the most profound things the author says in the book is about a husband and a wife. It is true that we each have different talents. When they come together and minister as a team they should both be Christlike. We want to resemble Jesus and be His hands and feet. We each have a calling on our lives . No one said it would be easy and I have found that some people don't think I heard from God, but I know what He says to me and I'm there to follow Him.
"Dance on, my beautiful friend , and enjoy the melody of His grace."
I received a copy of this book from The BookClub Network for an honest review.
I found it very interesting when the author spoke about women in leadership . Growing up I always heard that women were not to speak in church or have any type of leadership role. My dad was a pastor and he always said that women have no place in leadership in a church. It is true that there are people who can misinterpret a scripture to fit their beliefs. The best thing to do if you aren't sure about a scripture is to study it and go to a leader that you trust to help you understand it . I always remember hearing "If someone preaches something that cannot be backed up by scripture, then it is not biblical." I have always remembered that and when I'm not sure about something I look it up in the bible.
There are great stories through the bible that show when women took the lead. I loved the examples the author used and made me look at the stories a different way. It's funny how you can read something over and over again, then one day you see it a different way. I have learned since being in leadership in church, that you must always put your family first before your ministry. There was a time I didn't and God got my attention.
I loved how encouraging the author is by reminding us that we are beautiful. God thinks we are beautiful and guess what, He also loves the person you may have had a problem with. One of the most profound things the author says in the book is about a husband and a wife. It is true that we each have different talents. When they come together and minister as a team they should both be Christlike. We want to resemble Jesus and be His hands and feet. We each have a calling on our lives . No one said it would be easy and I have found that some people don't think I heard from God, but I know what He says to me and I'm there to follow Him.
"Dance on, my beautiful friend , and enjoy the melody of His grace."
I received a copy of this book from The BookClub Network for an honest review.
September 6, 2016
God's Feminist Movement, by Amber Picota, is a great book that helps set women free and helps equip them for ministry. The author goes into detail explaining the difference between the old covenant and the new covenant. We are living under the New Covenant and we are actually living under a new law, the law of Christ, which is that we love one another as He loved us. The author helps us to understand how important love is. Love helps us to do good, to not have other gods above God, to not cheat, steal or kill, Love fuels us to do good works.
Using Bible verses and stories, the author points out that women in leadership was also spoken about in the Bible. She used 2 of my favorites, Ruth who pursued Boas and the prophetess Deborah.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It shows us that women being a part of the church is not a new thing even though some people feel women do not belong in leadership in the church. The book also reaffirms that we should not take verses out of their context and use them in ways they were not intended as well as if something preached is not Biblical, it is not true.
There is so much information in this little book. The author uses Bible verses and her life experiences to teach us such things as dressing, dating and submission in marriage. The parts that really made an impression on me is that the Bible does not tell us how to dress, other than not to wear men's clothing. Modesty is not about covering yourself up in clothing, modesty is a posture of the heart. However, if we dress to entice and arouse others, this is not love. I especially like the part that men are not animals and that we need to stop raising our boys believing the lie that they do not have the power to take their thoughts in control and turn them over to Christ. The one part that I truly appreciate the author writing is that our family is our first ministry. All to often the business of the world cause us to put our family and their needs down the priority list.
I received a copy of this book from Book Club Network in exchange for an honest review.
Using Bible verses and stories, the author points out that women in leadership was also spoken about in the Bible. She used 2 of my favorites, Ruth who pursued Boas and the prophetess Deborah.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It shows us that women being a part of the church is not a new thing even though some people feel women do not belong in leadership in the church. The book also reaffirms that we should not take verses out of their context and use them in ways they were not intended as well as if something preached is not Biblical, it is not true.
There is so much information in this little book. The author uses Bible verses and her life experiences to teach us such things as dressing, dating and submission in marriage. The parts that really made an impression on me is that the Bible does not tell us how to dress, other than not to wear men's clothing. Modesty is not about covering yourself up in clothing, modesty is a posture of the heart. However, if we dress to entice and arouse others, this is not love. I especially like the part that men are not animals and that we need to stop raising our boys believing the lie that they do not have the power to take their thoughts in control and turn them over to Christ. The one part that I truly appreciate the author writing is that our family is our first ministry. All to often the business of the world cause us to put our family and their needs down the priority list.
I received a copy of this book from Book Club Network in exchange for an honest review.
September 11, 2016
"God's Feminist Movement" by author Amber Picota is published by Destiny Image. This paperback book is 172 pages and listed as a Women's Issues, Spiritual Growth, Leadership book. The cute cover with white, lacy, sparkly shoes states "Redefining a 'Woman's Place' from a biblical perspective."
Author Picota writes a book for women that is biblically based. After the Foreward and Introduction there are nine chapters and then endnotes. Chapter two describes the difference between the old covenant and the new covenant. The author expressly asks readers not to skip this chapter. This is the foundation of her entire book. She writes we are now living under the New Covenant, a new law, which is that we love one another as He (Christ) loved us. She expresses the importance of love. It keeps us from sinning and helps us to live right. Love makes us want to do good things.
The author tackles some tough issues in her book: purity, modesty, sexuality, dating, submission in marriage, and understanding headship. She uses bible verses, bible stories and examples to make her point. It is a scripturally based book. She shows how women were spoken about in leadership in the Bible. The Bible talks about Phoebe, a deacon of the church, Noah's wife and daughters-in-law, and Ruth among a others. The author also cautions in this same chapter that we must be careful not to take Bible verses out of context and misunderstand their meaning. She says this because bible verses have been erroneously taken out of context to keep women out of church leadership, she says.
This is the first thing I have read by Amber Picota. I enjoyed her easy to understand writing style. Her book was well written. The chapters were organized and information well researched and biblically based. It was a lot of interesting information and things to ponder. I would recommend this book. I wish there were discussion questions at the end of the chapters or book. It would make a good women's group study or book club book. I rated it a 4 out of 5 stars. I received a copy of this book from Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
Author Picota writes a book for women that is biblically based. After the Foreward and Introduction there are nine chapters and then endnotes. Chapter two describes the difference between the old covenant and the new covenant. The author expressly asks readers not to skip this chapter. This is the foundation of her entire book. She writes we are now living under the New Covenant, a new law, which is that we love one another as He (Christ) loved us. She expresses the importance of love. It keeps us from sinning and helps us to live right. Love makes us want to do good things.
The author tackles some tough issues in her book: purity, modesty, sexuality, dating, submission in marriage, and understanding headship. She uses bible verses, bible stories and examples to make her point. It is a scripturally based book. She shows how women were spoken about in leadership in the Bible. The Bible talks about Phoebe, a deacon of the church, Noah's wife and daughters-in-law, and Ruth among a others. The author also cautions in this same chapter that we must be careful not to take Bible verses out of context and misunderstand their meaning. She says this because bible verses have been erroneously taken out of context to keep women out of church leadership, she says.
This is the first thing I have read by Amber Picota. I enjoyed her easy to understand writing style. Her book was well written. The chapters were organized and information well researched and biblically based. It was a lot of interesting information and things to ponder. I would recommend this book. I wish there were discussion questions at the end of the chapters or book. It would make a good women's group study or book club book. I rated it a 4 out of 5 stars. I received a copy of this book from Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
March 17, 2018
Wow! Truly a must read for men and women.
Pastor Amber is an amazing communicator and hilarious to boot. This shows through beautifully in “God’s Feminist Movement” she wittingly, and with the precision and demeanor of a true theologian unpacks with scripture has to say about the relationships between husbands and wives and provides when I believe the perfect modern application of each passage. With the foundation of the loving heart of father God and love towards one another she skillfully explains what true biblical marriage should be, egalitarian, truly equal. As a fellow pastor/teacher who is also a feminist egalitarian, I have never in all my study on the topic found such a beautiful and scholarly exegesis of the meaning of headship and submission in biblical times as well as today and how they each should be applied to the modern Christian marriage without sacrificing any of the intent of the original authors of the Bible. I give this book and all of Pastor Amber Picota’s work my highest recommendation.
Pastor Amber is an amazing communicator and hilarious to boot. This shows through beautifully in “God’s Feminist Movement” she wittingly, and with the precision and demeanor of a true theologian unpacks with scripture has to say about the relationships between husbands and wives and provides when I believe the perfect modern application of each passage. With the foundation of the loving heart of father God and love towards one another she skillfully explains what true biblical marriage should be, egalitarian, truly equal. As a fellow pastor/teacher who is also a feminist egalitarian, I have never in all my study on the topic found such a beautiful and scholarly exegesis of the meaning of headship and submission in biblical times as well as today and how they each should be applied to the modern Christian marriage without sacrificing any of the intent of the original authors of the Bible. I give this book and all of Pastor Amber Picota’s work my highest recommendation.
December 10, 2016
I was hesitant to read a book like this because if it’s title but I was also curious what Amber would say on this topic.
The first chapter touches on this and addresses the issue one might have with the word. But honestly, after the first chapter I really didn’t feel like it was a “feminist” type of book. Don’t get me wrong, it had a lot of good content but I guess I felt like it was comparable to other books I have read.
I really enjoyed hearing Amber’s story, she definitely has a Genesis 5020 story and God has redeemed her of so much. Totally loved hearing about that.
If you are not sure about reading this book because of the title don’t let that stop you. It really is just a book about finding freedom as many women are held in bondage by so much.
A copy of this book was given to me through The Book Club Network Inc. in exchange for an honest review.
The first chapter touches on this and addresses the issue one might have with the word. But honestly, after the first chapter I really didn’t feel like it was a “feminist” type of book. Don’t get me wrong, it had a lot of good content but I guess I felt like it was comparable to other books I have read.
I really enjoyed hearing Amber’s story, she definitely has a Genesis 5020 story and God has redeemed her of so much. Totally loved hearing about that.
If you are not sure about reading this book because of the title don’t let that stop you. It really is just a book about finding freedom as many women are held in bondage by so much.
A copy of this book was given to me through The Book Club Network Inc. in exchange for an honest review.
September 16, 2016
God’s Feminist Movement is a great book no matter your age. In a world that is bombarded with messages about being a strong woman, it’s refreshing to read a book that teaches God’s perspective of strength. Highly recommend no matter the age.
March 5, 2023
DNF. I somehow made it to chapter 6 before I completely gave up. Did not like her writing style and disagreed with many of her issues and her theology. Do not recommend.
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