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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: OldTimer Ordered by Date |
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1 | Does Scripture mean what it says? | Gal 3:28 | OldTimer | 37042 | ||
"Never go into a study of the Bible with preconceived notions. When you do, you have corrupted your study already. Take the Scripture for what it says and leave it at that." Good suggestion, maybe you should follow it :) But when you say "take the Scripture for what it says" - how do you know exactly "what it says"? Every translation is an interpretation. If you aren't reading the Scripture in its original language, and if that language is not your native tongue, it is very likely that YOU are coming to Scripture with "preconceived ideas". Part of good scriptural interpretation is understanding each verse, not only in textural context, but in cultural and historical context, along with comparing that verse with others on the same topic, and considering the original language, the meaning(s) of the words used, and how our use of the translated words has perhaps changed through time. |
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2 | God can use woman in the ministry? | Gal 3:28 | OldTimer | 37041 | ||
I have a very pragmatic approach to interpreting scripture. Simply put, what did they do in the New Testament? If women are NEVER to be in ministry or leadership positions, then we should expect NEVER to have a woman mentioned as having a leadership position in the NT. If women CAN be called of God to fulfill positions of minstry, then we would EXPECT to have at least one example of a woman doing so. Consider the following verses: Apostle: Romans 16:7 Prophet: Luke 2:36-38; Acts 21:8-9; 1 Corinthians chapters 11-14; Acts 2:16-18 Evangelist: John 20:15-18; Acts 1:8,14 Pastor/Teacher: Acts 18:1-3, 18-19; Acts 18:26; Romans 16:3-5a; 1 Corinthians 16:19 Deacon: Romans 16:1-2 Can women hold positions of ministry in the Church? According to the New Testament, if God has called them and gifted them, the answer is a resounding "YES!" For a fuller treatment of this topic, see my article at http://members.tripod.com/KarleenP/askoldtimer/womenminstry.htm |
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