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NASB | Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 3:28 There is [now no distinction in regard to salvation] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you [who believe] are all one in Christ Jesus [no one can claim a spiritual superiority]. [Rom 3:22; 1 Cor 12:13] |
Bible Question: Why do most male Ministers and Pastors pass over this scripture whenever you mention that God has called a woman into the ministry? |
Bible Answer: 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 |