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1 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | John Reformed | 36683 | ||
Dear Tuli, I am a student of the Bible as you are also. So any opinion I offer is subject to error. I mention this because this particlar subject is one into which I have not looked very closely. But I will be glad to search for the answer alongside of you. I don't know how to answer your question about Eph: 4:8 or Eph 4:12,13. I cant' see anything in these verses that are related to whether or not women are given leadership roles or not. The rule of interpretation of scripture is that when you have a passage that is not completely clear on the topic, you then go to other places in scripture that are clear. To remain stalled on 1,2 or 3 verses in one chapter of one book will not get us very far. Especialy when the topic is clearly discussed elsewhere. Regarding the role of prophet, I do not see the role of prophet as necessarily a leadership role. What was Anna's role as a prophetess? I think it was as the role of witness. God had her witness concerning the Christchild concerning His ministry. Read Lu 2:25-35. Simeon prophecied and then Anna bore witness to Simeon with her message about Christ. In neither case was the role of leadership demonstrated. Concerning Deborah she was a judge as well as a prophet. Can it be that this lone example could overturn all the scripture regarding man's exclusive role as leaders. I doubt it. God Bless Tuli Brother John |
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2 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | tuli | 36737 | ||
Brother John, Thanks for that post. On the subject of leadership, clearly women are not in such positions in the administration of God. However, is a pastor a leader? There are the elders and bishops, which are not mentioned in Ephesians and 1 Corinthians 12. I hope you see where I am coming from. Certain terms I guess are misused! The grace and peace of God abound to you. |
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3 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | John Reformed | 36762 | ||
Dear Tuli, Pastors and elders are indeed leaders. They have been given authority by God to lead the flock. Ask your pastor if he thinks he occupies a leadership role. Ask your Elders the same question. Please let me know how they answered. God Bless Tuli. Your Brother in Christ, John |
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4 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | tuli | 36872 | ||
John, I do not go by what people think, but by what the scriptures say. You see brother, according to my study of the scriptures, elders and bishops are the leaders in God's house, answerable for the flock. Look at Acts 20. To whom does Paul commit the flock? Remember, we are studying together to get the to the perfect faith. God Bless. |
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