It is written: Amos 3:3-Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? Many in our world have become disillusioned with denominational divisions. This is good, and to be expected. After all, Jesus taught that division among believers results in disbelief in Him as the Son of God: John 17:20-21-I do not pray for these alone,... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Conclusion)
It is written: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28) My brief study over the last several weeks of the role of women’s ministry in the New Testament church has been time-consuming, shocking, heart-wrenching,... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Twenty-One)
It is written: “Nevertheless [the sentence put upon women of pain in motherhood does not hinder their souls' salvation, and] they will be saved [eternally] if they continue in faith and love and holiness with self-control, [saved indeed] through the Childbearing or by the birth of the divine Child.” (1 Timothy 2:15) In Paul’s concluding... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Twenty)
It is written: “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.” (1 Timothy 2:11-12) When Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, there were serious problems involving the female population of the church. Paul... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Nineteen)
It is written: “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.” (1 Timothy 2:11-12) What does it mean that Paul did not allow a woman to “teach” or to have authority” over a... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Eighteen)
It is written: “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.” (1 Timothy... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Seventeen)
It is written: “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.” (1 Timothy 2:11-12) On first reading, this passage sounds like “sour grapes” of the Apostle for women of the church. Paul says... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Sixteen)
It is written: “But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God.” (1 Corinthians 14:28) Again: “But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent.” (1 Corinthians 14:30) And: “Let your women keep silent in the churches,... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Fourteen)
It is written: “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.” (1... Continue Reading →
Taking A Careful Look At The Ministry Of Women In The New Testament Church (Part Thirteen)
It is written: “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.” (1... Continue Reading →