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Subject: Does God ordain women bishops? |
Bible Note: Thanks for taking time with my question. It has to be understood that the Corinthian church was predominantly new converts. They were operating in the gifts of the Spirit and there was some confusion. Since the Corinthian women were not well educated, they were advised to learn from their husbands at home (1 Corinthians 14:35). They were told to keep silent in the church out of obedience, they, too, had the gifts of the Spirit. Men, who spoke in tongues without an interpreter, were also to keep silent in church (1 Corinthians 14:28). I know women can hold the offices of Evangelist, Teacher, Prophetess, and Deaconess. These offices do not only serve women, but for the edification of all souls. Since "minister" means "to serve," I think of this to be more of a duty rather than a title and women and men believers are to be "ministers." But I'm still a little unsettled about women bishops, pastors, and elders; but it's almost clear that women in the latter positions is not Scripture. Thanks for your time, Fletch. WalkingTalkingBible |