Mere Complementarianism by Denny Burk is a clear, compelling, and timely guide to understanding God’s good design for men and women. Drawing from Scripture, natural law, and the historic Christian tradition, Burk cuts through confusion to present a faithful, accessible vision of biblical complementarianism—one that is rooted in creation, clarified in Scripture, and essential for a flourishing church and home.
With cultural debates intensifying and misconceptions on every side, this book offers clarity where many feel only tension. Burk distills decades of theological reflection into a “mere” complementarianism anchored in the Danvers Statement, providing a stable foundation for Christians navigating questions of gender, identity, marriage, and church leadership.
In this book, you’ll discover:
How Scripture and nature speak with one voice about male–female distinction
Why headship and helpership are good, beautiful, and rooted in creation, not culture
How complementarianism differs from both egalitarianism and harmful distortions
How to apply complementarian principles in marriage, church life, and beyond
A rich blend of theological insight and practical clarity, Mere Complementarianism is perfect for pastors, small groups, students, and anyone seeking a faithful, hopeful guide to God’s design for men and women in a confused age.
Endorsements
I love this book because it is biblically faithful, theologically astute, and practically applicable.
Thomas R. Schreiner James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky
Denny Burk does an outstanding job at addressing old and new challenges to complementarianism. If the last book you read on the topic was twenty years ago, it's time to get caught up.
Jonathan Leeman Editorial Director, 9Marks
God's glory, male headship, the complementary design of male and female, body and soul: this book is so rich. Read and relish.
James M. Hamilton Jr. Professor of Biblical Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky
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