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Artists are an eccentric bunch. From Van Gogh\u2019s severed ear to Dali\u2019s pet anteater, we often know as much about their uncommon lives as we do about their celebrated works. It\u2019s not a rule, but if it were, we\u2019d only need to travel 10,000 miles westward and 51,000 years into the past to find its exception. In the caves of Karampuang Hill, on the Indonesian Island of South Sulawesi, a completely unknown artist composed a drawing that scientists now believe to be the oldest example of representational art\u2014three human figures and a large pig-like creature scrawled in red-earthen tones across a grey-speckled wall. Starry Night<\/em> it isn\u2019t (I may have the exact same work at home in a \u201cspaghetti sauce on painted drywall\u201d medium), but it remains an important work in its context and in how it confirms an evergreen truth about humanity\u2014as the created or as the creators, the artists or the art, we are bent towards making ourselves known. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast-forward thousands of years, throw in the ubiquitousness of social media and the internet, and it\u2019s easy to see that there is nothing new under the sun. If not posting our personal lives in the virtual world, here in the physical world, we broadcast ourselves in t-shirts, bumper stickers, and even election-year yard signs that give our curb appeal a nice little\u2026something. From the caves of yesterday to the front lawns of today, we\u2019ve never been afraid to move a little earth and get our hands a little dirty to put our stories in the spotlight.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tower of Babel has entered the chat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is nothing wrong with being known, of course. Quite the opposite. Being known is integral to the human experience. Not only have studies shown that it is a deep-rooted human need that brings us joy<\/em>\u2014even activating the brain’s reward centers when we engage in self-disclosure\u2014but Scripture requires as much of us. To some degree, our lives are about making ourselves known so others can see the transformational power of the Cross working in us and through us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how can Christians engage in self-revelation without making too much of themselves, honoring the many calls to humility and self-denial? It\u2019s a tricky balance we all wrestle with, but Scripture removes the need for weighing the means, methods, and measures by giving us certainties\u2014it simply tells us how we will<\/em> be known. These are the things we must consider first, and from them, the balance of our self-revelation can flow. Here are ten examples to consider as we reflect upon the way the world will come to know us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Words<\/strong>: “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear<\/em>.” Ephesians 4:29<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Unity<\/strong>: “I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know<\/em> that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.” John 17:23\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Obedience<\/strong>: “Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God<\/em> for the obedience that accompanies your confession<\/em> of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.” 2 Corinthians 9:13<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Good Works<\/strong>: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see<\/em> your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16; “Even a child makes himself known<\/em> by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright;” Proverbs 20:11; “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds<\/em> and glorify God on the day he visits us.” 1 Peter 2:12.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Humility: <\/strong>“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others<\/em>.” Philippians 2:3-4.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Generosity<\/strong>: “Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God<\/em> for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity<\/em> in sharing with them and with everyone else.” 2 Corinthians 9:13<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Faith<\/strong>: “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world<\/em>.” Romans 1:8\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Hope<\/strong>: “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you<\/em>; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Purity<\/strong>: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example<\/em> in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity<\/em>.” 1 Timothy 4:12<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Love<\/strong>: “By this all people will know that you are my disciples<\/em>, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    While this is not an exhaustive list (much more can be inferred throughout Scripture, and I make no effort to fold in commands here), it is important to take stock of these explicit realities and recognize that where we do not exemplify them, the world will know us not in the neutral, but in the inverse, and the transformational power of the Spirit accordingly. Where we are careless with our words, our testimony is our gracelessness. Where we are not united, our testimony is division. Without obedience, disobedience. Good works, idleness. Humility, conceit. Generosity, greed. Faith, faithlessness. Hope, hopelessness. Purity, corruption. Love, hate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

     It\u2019s not exactly an influencer\u2019s cookbook, but our calling is, in part, to be the embodiment of counter-cultural Kingdom living. Somewhere between the Sunday bulletin church and the Hollywood production church. Somewhere between the Christian thinkers calling us back to our grandparents\u2019 wardrobe and the Christian thinkers waxing poetic about the soul-saving \u201clook\u201d of the current generation. Somewhere between glorification of the ascetic and the aesthetic. Somewhere, everywhere, between the pages of Scripture, we find that our identity is in Christ, and in making Him known, we make ourselves known, finding for ourselves the ultimate, unending joy of self-revelation. Be sure to like and follow! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    I remember the first time I stood up to teach the Bible to a group of women in my local church. I was terrified. Yes, I studied the passage diligently and spent hours preparing pages of notes, but I wasn\u2019t sure if my preparation was effective. Is my teaching structured well? Will the women be interested or learn anything new? Have I interpreted this passage correctly?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Many women who are asked to teach a Sunday School class, speak at a Bible study, or lead a small group experience similar fears. They often have little or no training specific to teaching Scripture and feel unequipped and insecure in their preparation. Even so, the abundance of resources available on the subject of teaching Scripture can be paralyzing for a new Bible teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That\u2019s why we need books like Empowered and Equipped: Bible Exposition for Women Who Teach the Scriptures<\/em><\/a>. Julia Higgins, assistant professor of ministry to women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, seeks to provide women with the tools they need to faithfully and effectively teach the Word of God to other women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Empowered and Equipped: Biblical Exposition for Women Who Teach the Scriptures <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cJesus commissioned disciples to teach the nations, and women of the church must take his call seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Men and women alike are given the spiritual gift of teaching, yet few resources are designed specifically for women who exposit the Scriptures. In Empowered and Equipped<\/em>, Julia Higgins steers women through the steps needed to faithfully interpret, apply, and teach a passage of Scripture. By examining both the principles and practices of teaching of Bible exposition, Higgins seeks to prepare women in the local church to make and mold disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    B&H Academic. 224 pp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Should Women Teach the Bible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First we must ask, Is a book that encourages and equips women to teach Scripture necessary or even appropriate? There\u2019s much discussion today about whether the Bible permits women to teach at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In an effort to submit to Scripture\u2019s teaching, many have unfortunately moved beyond what God\u2019s Word prescribes to impose unbiblical restrictions on women. To argue that women shouldn\u2019t teach Scripture in any formal setting misunderstands God\u2019s design for discipleship. Higgins argues that all followers of Christ, including women, are included in the Great Commission and its call to teach other disciples everything Christ commanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Furthermore, as Higgins explains, \u201cSome may conflate the spiritual gift of teaching with the office of pastor\/elder and draw a false conclusion that only men are to exercise the gift of teaching. While qualified men are responsible to teach and oversee the local church, that does not negate the fact that both men and women are given the spiritual gift of teaching.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    All followers of Christ, including women, are included in the Great Commission and its call to teach other disciples everything Christ commanded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Spiritual gifts, including the gift of teaching, are given for the common good (1 Cor. 12:7<\/a>) and for building up the church (1 Cor. 14:12<\/a>). It follows that women are not only permitted to teach in appropriate settings but are needed for the growth and maturity of the body of Christ. This pattern is exemplified in the women in Scripture who are called to teach and commended for their teaching ministries, many of which Higgins references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In light of the biblical call for women to teach, Higgins writes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The end of the matter is this: women should be given a context where they can teach the Word in the local church. Why? Because Christ\u2019s church will grow and others will be discipled in the faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Her book, therefore, provides \u201ca pathway for women to exercise teaching gifts in the local church,\u201d and specifically focuses on training women to teach women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Helpful Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Higgins provides an accessible yet substantial foundation for teaching Scripture. She incorporates principles and strategies from some of the most highly respected Bible teachers of our day, giving readers a well-rounded introduction to teaching Scripture without information overload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Higgins has a high view of God\u2019s Word and a Christ-centered approach that highlights the overarching storyline of the Bible. Readers will gain essential tools for expository teaching, learning to base the central teaching focus, supporting points, and application on the main point and structure of the text itself. Higgins even encourages this kind of verse-by-verse teaching for topical messages, so that the teacher is always communicating the text\u2019s intended purpose rather than taking passages out of context as proof texts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Empowered and Equipped<\/em> walks teachers through the process of creating a Bible exposition, from understanding the nature of Scripture all the way to writing an expositional outline. Higgins covers a wide range of content from theoretical to practical, including information on biblical genres, basic doctrinal issues, and hermeneutics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    She spends a large portion of the book giving instruction on studying the Bible inductively, including specific strategies for observation, interpretation, generalization, and application and for how that study translates into instruction. The scope of the book makes it suitable for beginners\u2014although they may want to work through it more slowly\u2014as well as for those who have been studying and teaching Scripture for some time but are looking for a process to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While Empowered and Equipped<\/em> covers an impressive amount of ground in a surprisingly manageable page count, readers may leave with unanswered questions. For example, the book includes almost no discussion of incorporating meaningful illustrations or transitions. On other topics, such as the discussion of genre or the overview of theological doctrines, Higgins gives only brief introductions. Anything more, however, would make the book overwhelmingly dense, and readers can continue to explore these topics in more depth as they see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Empowered and Equipped to Teach God\u2019s Word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The church needs gifted women who not only speak on a short list of \u201cfemale-friendly\u201d topics stereotypical of women\u2019s conferences or retreats but who teach the whole counsel of God for the good of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The church needs gifted women who not only speak on a short list of \u2018female-friendly\u2019 topics but who teach the whole counsel of God for the good of the body.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Higgins appeals, \u201cThis call for women to be teachers of the Word arises from a place of care and concern for over half of the body, so that the church might grow in love for God and his Word, passing it along to others, so that they too might go and make disciples of all nations to the end that Christ\u2019s commands are observed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As this book makes its way into the hands of more and more women who treasure the Bible and long to see it elevated and proclaimed, I pray the church will be edified and God\u2019s glory made known. I pray the teachers it equips will grow in their love for Christ even as the women they teach develop new excitement for God\u2019s Word. I pray that instead of feeling insecure and unprepared, women will be empowered and equipped to teach the Scriptures.<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"[]"},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-church-life","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Be Known<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"So how can Christians engage in self-revelation without making too much of themselves, honoring the many calls to humility and self-denial?\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/2024\/09\/11\/how-to-be-known\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta 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