Subject: I need answers to several questions . |
Bible Note: Srbaegon, I can not pass up a reply to your answer to CJS first question. "Let every woman learn silence with full submission." To understand this verse in its full context you must look at the situation Paul and Timothy were facing. First century Jewish culture women were not allowed to study and therefore had not true knowledge and understanding of the scriptures. 1Tim 2:11 says let a woman LEARN in silence with full submission. Paul is giving the women an amazing new opportunity here. He did not want them (the Ephesian women who he was addressing) to teach because they didn't yet have enough knowledge or experience. Some take this passage to mean that women should not be allowed to teach in the church. However, some commentaries say that Paul's words can be translated into "I am not permitting". Paul did not forbid women from ever teaching men. Paul's commended co-worker, Pricilla, taught Apollos, who was a great preacher (Acts 18:24-26). Also Paul also mentioned other women who held positions of responsibility in the church. Phoebe was a deacon (Roman 16:1) Mary, Tryphena, and Tryphosa, who were workers are all mentioned in verses 6 or 12. Junia was prominent among the apostles v.7. Aquila worked with Paul v.3, as did Euodias and Syntyche (Phil 4:2). In addition, Paul himself acknowledges that women prayed and prophesied publically (1Cor 11:5) This is not to say at all that women should not submit to her husband. We are instructed to do that by Jesus. I also refer you to Charis questions of April 28th and 29th as to whether Communion should be given every Sunday. God Bless, prayon |