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1 | Aren't there differences? | Bible general Archive 4 | Makarios | 220137 | ||
Greetings MAC702, There are a number of specific "hot topic" verses when discussing women in ministry, including 1 Cor. 14:34 (keep silent), 1 Peter 3:7 (weaker), and, in my opinion, 1 Cor. 12:11 (Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to each one individually as He wills). As for 1 Cor. 14:34, if you believe that this verse exposits a biblical prohibition against women in ministry, then the most stolid line of thinking for this interpretation is rooted in the biblical definition of family, marriage and the order of creation after Adam and Eve. On the other hand, if you believe that this verse would best be interpreted in a 1st century cultural sense that is not applicable universally and for all time, then your line of thinking almost certainly would stem from Galatians 3:28 and possibly 1 Cor. 12:11. As for 1 Peter 3:7, the "weaker" element spoken of in relation to women would almost certainly be speaking of 'weaker physically' since such verses as Gal. 3:28 indicate that women are definitely equal in a spiritual capacity to men. So, that leaves us with 1 Cor. 12:11 and how the Holy Spirit apportions spiritual gifts to each and every believer. If preaching/teaching is a spiritual gift (Ephesians 4:11), then does the Holy Spirit check gender before He "apportions to each one individually as he wills"? I would not presume that the Holy Spirit would necessarily limit the gift of preaching/teaching to men alone. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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2 | Aren't there differences? | Bible general Archive 4 | justme | 220145 | ||
Makarios(:-) You have answered Biblically this very often misunderstood question of women in the Lords service. Your answer is the most positive way of studying the Scripture to cause one to think it through and allow for Scripture to answer the question. My sincere thanks, and a job well done! justme |
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3 | Aren't there differences? | Bible general Archive 4 | Makarios | 220162 | ||
Greetings Justme! Thank you - hopefully I have shown that there is more than one way to look at what has proven to be a complex and contentious topic in scripture with no shortage of opinions. The best way that I have found is to honestly examine what the whole of scripture says while taking a balanced and constructive look at what the Bible is teaching. It is easy to stonewall behind a verse or two, but it is harder (and many times more educational) to examine just why the "opposing" point of view finds it so difficult to finally "be convinced." Blessings to you, Makarios |
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4 | Aren't there differences? | Bible general Archive 4 | justme | 220190 | ||
Makarios(:-) The ethical thing to do is for me to ask you, if I may use your post in a Bible study group? There are tow books that say basicly the same thing as you have posted; WOMEN AS PASTORS If God Calls, Why Not The Church by O, John Eldred Judson Press 1981, and BEYOND THE CURSE Women Called To Ministry, by Ai'da Besancon Spencer Thomas Nelson Publishers 1985. These books are at least a way to understand how those who support women in ministry come to that conclsion. I think it is important to understand how other believers think. I will not in any way attempt to persaude those who are apposed to women in ministry to come to my point of view on women in ministry. Blessings. justme |
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5 | Aren't there differences? | Bible general Archive 4 | Makarios | 220191 | ||
Greetings Justme, Sure, you have my blessing. Makarios |
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