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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 jim, you are correct, all believers have ministry. Indeed, many women have been used by God to do His will. You will note that I never said 'never.' However, the Bible pattern is clear, and the four circumstances I outlined speak for themselves. It is true, if a man will not speak for God, He will use another. In the case of pastoral authority, I believe God will choose another man. Any pastor will tell you that his wife is invaluable to him in shepherding the flock given to his care, and any wise pastor will use women to help in the church. No one is diputing this. (Well, maybe some would not want women to even talk in church, but this is the fringe element) In my church we have deaconesses and prophetesses. The pastor and elder's wives serve diligently, and it could even be called a 'co-ministry.' Ladies, there is no shame in obeying the patterns of the Bible. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |