Headship is Heresy: Evaluating Neo-Orthodoxy

By Bill Nicely

Headship is Heresy: Evaluating Neo-Orthodoxy
by Bill Nicely

What if the doctrine of Federal Headship-the idea that Adam's guilt is legally imputed to all humanity-was never actually taught in Scripture? What if this cornerstone of Reformed theology is not only unsupported but actively distorts our understanding of God's justice, human sin, and the gospel itself?

In Headship is Heresy, Bill Nicely offers a bold, thorough, and respectful critique of one of the most enduring doctrines in Western Christianity. With the precision of a scholar and the heart of a pastor, Nicely takes readers through a rigorous examination of the five foundational premises of Federal Headship using the Grammatico-Historical method-a widely accepted approach to biblical interpretation that prioritizes language, context, and historical intent.

This book:

Presents Federal Headship in its strongest form before deconstructing it, point by point

Unpacks key Scriptures like Romans 5, Psalm 51, Ephesians 2, and 1 Corinthians 15 with detailed linguistic and contextual analysis

Challenges long-standing theological assumptions with clarity and charity

Offers a more hopeful and biblically faithful vision of God's justice and grace

Whether you're a pastor, theologian, seminary student, or simply a thoughtful believer, this book invites you to re-examine a doctrine many take for granted. The result is a powerful call to return to Scripture's plain teaching-and to the trustworthy character of a God who does not punish the innocent.

Clear. Courageous. Convicting.
Headship is Heresy will reshape how you read the Bible-and how you see God.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5WJKFKM
• ISBN13: 9798316703722
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"