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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: If you believe that Aquila was a pastor, I don't see how you cannot give the same title to Priscilla as their duties and minstry was jointly performed, except for the fact that there is a prejudice against women pastors and leaders in the church today. If you are content that you and your wife are following God's plan for your lives, I can't argue with that. However, to deny a person their calling as a pastor, teacher, apostle, evangelist, prophet or deacon on the basis of gender alone is beyond your authority. I am not a feminist, but I do want to live in the equality, freedom, and unity that Christ has purchased for us by His blood. I belong to a denomination that has always allowed every person, male or female, to fulfill his/her calling in the Lord. We don't have women clamouring for position, as some might suppose, but as God calls and equips them, as they receive training and approval of church leadership, they serve our Lord with thanksgiving and gladness. I would not want to be the one to oppose or discourage such as these. If you do, then you must give an account at the Bema - the judgment seat of Christ. I have done my best to help your understanding, I'm sorry it was not good enough. |