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1 | women preachers | 1 Tim 2:12 | Theresa Hill | 228032 | ||
what does the bible say about women preachers | ||||||
2 | women preachers | 1 Tim 2:12 | biblicalman | 228033 | ||
This is a huge question to deal with in a small space but undoubtedly the most emphatic verse in dealing with the subject is 1 Tim 2.12. 'I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness'. And the context is that women should be modest in their appearance and prominent in good works, and above all fruitful in bearing children. This is then the ministry of women. It serves to underline the positive statement. So Paul makes it quite clear here what the ministry of women should be, and what is their God given purpose. The emphasis with regard to ministry is on who 'rules' and 'teaches' the church as a whole. And the answer is 'men'. This is not to deny women a part to play in teaching and preaching, especially where it is to women, but it is a warning against them being given authoritative positions, and the right to teach with authority. It was of course given before there was a New Testament as we know it, when Spitit guided men interpreted the Old Testament and could so easily have led the church astray. But it is quite unequivocable. Whether it suits the modern generation of women is another question, and i think we certainly have to consider the fact that the Gospel would not have spread as widely as it has had it not been for women missionaries. But you asked for what the Scriptures teach. God bless you. | ||||||
3 | women preachers | 1 Tim 2:12 | John Ryals | 228034 | ||
It is true that 1st Timothy 2:12 states, "But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." In verse 11 of the same book and chapter, "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection," it's meaning is made clear in I Cor. 14:34-35; and Eph. 5:22-25. If I'm understanding correctly, my reference scripture in 1st Corinthians is where Paul is trying to set some guidelines for the Church at Corinth. In the Churches at that time, men and women did not normally sit together, but rather on opposite sides of the room; the women would call out to their husbands asking for an explanation concerning certain things, which was interrupting the Services. The reference scripture of Ephesians 5:22-25 is the Holy Spirit, through the Apostle, relating to the spiritual leadership of the family. However, the submision is to be to Christ as Lord and Master, and not to the husband. If the husband's supremacy had been in view, it would have been expressed in a different manner, so say the Greek scholars. If the wife properly submits to the Lord, she will properly submit to her husband as it regards spiritual leadership, that is if he knows the Lord. If he doesn't know the Lord, such submission cannot be tendered. To further address 1st Timothy 2:12, if a male teacher is more qualified, he should take the lead, but what if there are no male teachers? To finish my note entry, I feel we must take into consideration of a scripture that is in the Book of Joel. Joel 2:28 states, "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions." This Promise of the Spirit is placed out of chronological order in order to ccouple it with the material blessings of, [Joel 2:21-27] and to provide for acts, Chpt 2. In fact, the phrase, "And it shall come to pass afterward, tahr I will pour out My Spiritupon all flesh," even though beginning on the Day of Penecost,still, will not be totally fulfilled until the coming Kingdom Age. "And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy," refers to the Gifts of the spirit, which accompanied the outpouring of the Holy spirit duirin the time of the Early Church, and which continues to this hour [I Cor. 12:7-11; however, and as stated, this will have a complete fulfillment in the coming Kingdom Age. As well, the outpouring of the Spirit is for all --- old and young, men and women. Even the Evangelist Philip had four daughters which Prophesied during the time of Paul, [Acts 21:8-9]; Is there not the idea that they were Evangelists exactly as their father, which strikes down the idea that women cannot preach? May God Bless You John Ryals |
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4 | women preachers | 1 Tim 2:12 | biblicalman | 228037 | ||
1 Corinthians 14 is irrelevant to the question as it has nothing to do with teaching. It is blurring the issue. Furthermore we cannot reasonably apply the situation at Corinth to every church. 1 Timothy 2.11 says nothing about it referring to church meetings. Ephesians 5 is also not referring to teaching but the meaning is quite clear that the woman is to be subject to her husband because he stands as representative of the Lord. To cite 'greek scholars' is irrelevant. There is wide disagreement among them. With regard to prophesying, no one would deny that women prophesied. The question is whether they did it before men, and there is no Scriptural evidence that they did so. Huldah was very much an exception. The daughters of Philip were prophetesses. We can read into their ministry what we will. But our ideas are not Scripture. The question was, what does Scripturee say. And my point was that Scripture is quite clear. I personally have no problem with some women preachers and teachers, although I am very much aware that many of them introduce ideas which distort Scripture in an unusual way. But that was not the question. I recognise that I cannot justify my position from Scripture. In my view Scripture clearly restricts teaching to the church to men. | ||||||
5 | is it wrong? | 1 Tim 2:12 | julcol87 | 228045 | ||
Biblicalman, There is a woman who preaches at the church i attend.. Are they wrong for doing that? For allowing her to preach? Thanks Julia |
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6 | is it wrong? | 1 Tim 2:12 | Makarios | 228046 | ||
Greetings Julia, When speaking of certain spiritual gifts, such as preaching and teaching, the Spirit gives each gift "as He wills": 1 Corinthians 12:11 "But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills." So, if the Holy Spirit gives the gift of preaching to a woman, then who are we to stand in the way of the Holy Spirit? Does the Holy Spirit check gender before distributing each gift? The verse above says "as He wills." Blessings to you, Makarios |
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