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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: As far as being a Christian is concerned, this Scripture is true--anybody who trusts in Christ is a member of the family of God. This has nothing, however, to do with being a pastor. There are plenty of Scriptures that teach that women cannot be pastors, but, women generally spiritualize them away to go along with their own teaching. Take I Cor. 14:34,35--"Let your women keep silence in the churches (notice, not just church, but, churches): for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church." How often in today's liberal society do women shame their churches by speaking out. This Scripture is plain. I Tim. 2:11,12 reads, "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." Do these passages rub against you wrongly? If so, don't be mad at the messenger. The Word of God is simply too plain to be misunderstood here. The qualifications for pastors (I Tim. 3:1-7, Tit. 1:5-11) are just as plain that is must be a "man" and a "husband" which is ordained into the ministry. This is not to belittle women. My mother is a woman. My wife is a woman. I love them both dearly. However, I love the Lord more and I must follow His plain teaching. Some things in Scripture are not plain and there is room for debate. This subject, however, is quite plain. There is no room for debate here. God bless. inHzsvc |