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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] |
Subject: God can use woman in the ministry? |
Bible Note: Dear OldTimer, Greetings in the name of Jesus! With all due respect I will have to disagree with the term 'pastoral team.' I sense that you mean it as something like Aquila was a pastor, and so was Priscilla. This is not the Scriptural pattern. Yes, Aquila was a pastor, and Priscilla was his wife. Yes, Priscilla was a very special woman. Yes, her name precedes her husband's name 3 of 5 times. It is quite possible that she was more effective in portraying the Gospel than her husband! But this does not nullify God's pattern of authority. I am certain that Priscilla was submitted to the authority of Aquila, or the Bible would not give her such prominence, attibuting great faithfulness. My friend, don't misunderstand me! I admire Priscilla (Prisca) enough to name my daughter after her! :-) But I teach my daughter that there is great honor and dignity in fufilling the role God has given, without the 'modern' desire for 'equality.' I have a wonderful helpmate. Her name is Junko (June-koh), and I would be helpless without her. Truth be known, I listen very carefully to her opinion and trust her knowledge and wisdom in many areas of shepherding our flock. Indeed, she may be more 'effective' than I in many situations. But the authority and responsibility rests squarely on me! I can never go before God and say, "But Junko said...!" I cannot blame her for faults, nor can I lift her into a 'position' not specified by Scripture. Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |