Results 1 - 2 of 2
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Scripturally, can women be pastors? | Gal 3:28 | BradK | 218366 | ||
Hello fellowlaborer, I'm not certain that 1 John 1:1 is "addressing a female pastor"? What leads you to that conclusion? The Amplified reads, "THE ELDERLY elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the elect (chosen) lady (Cyria) and her children, whom I truly love--and not only I but also all who are [progressively] learning to recognize and know and understand the Truth--" The Commentary Critical observes: "1. The elder--In a familiar letter John gives himself a less authoritative designation than "apostle"; so 1 Peter 5:1 lady--BENGEL takes the Greek as a proper name Kyria, answering to the Hebrew "Martha." Being a person of influence, "deceivers" ( 2 John 1:7 and her children from the faith [TIRINUS], whence John felt it necessary to write a warning to her." At any rate, I don't see it as a prescription for "female pastors"! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
||||||
2 | Scripturally, can women be pastors? | Gal 3:28 | fellowlaborer | 218372 | ||
Well, I have no profound answer. Most of the letters were written to a church...and usually the leaders were addressed. Thank you for the commentary excerpts... I am taking a turn, for I am not sure "elder" is a less authoratative designation for we find the elders around the throne of God Rev 4:4, 5:5 and, I do beleive one of the elders may be the Apostle John. Also, from the commentary excerpts, I extract this to be a woman of influence and even one who imparts instruction. My own deduction -- a pastor. :-) Thanks again. Be blessed! |
||||||