[PaulB]

Will this do instead?

Is it biblical to have female Pastors/Teachers/Elders?

Today we have a multitude of female pastors, elders and Bible teachers an example of which would be Joyce Mayer not to mention many other famous names that are known to Christian Television, but is this phenomena a result of what the Bible teaches or the result of another influence that has highjacked the church?

Where do you guys stand on this?
Is it sexist to take the following passages too literally or have we moved on since the first century?

1 Cor.14.34 “Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law.”

1 Tm.2:11-15 “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. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.”

Are there such things as “role responsibilities” any longer or are there really no distinguishable differences between the spiritual roles of men and women?

I know that this is a delicate subject but the only way to draw sound conclusions by hearing the sound arguments that form them! I honestly seek to understand passages like these more and that is why I post them.

God bless

PaulB

[greenbear]

PaulB,

If you don't know the answer, may I suggest you reread the Polygamy posts; husband of one wife, etc.

[CKG]

Originally Posted by PaulB

Will this do instead?

Is it biblical to have female Pastors/Teachers/Elders?

Today we have a multitude of female pastors, elders and Bible teachers an example of which would be Joyce Mayer not to mention many other famous names that are known to Christian Television, but is this phenomena a result of what the Bible teaches or the result of another influence that has highjacked the church?

Where do you guys stand on this?
Is it sexist to take the following passages too literally or have we moved on since the first century?

1 Cor.14.34 “Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law.”

1 Tm.2:11-15 “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. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.”

Are there such things as “role responsibilities” any longer or are there really no distinguishable differences between the spiritual roles of men and women?

I know that this is a delicate subject but the only way to draw sound conclusions by hearing the sound arguments that form them! I honestly seek to understand passages like these more and that is why I post them.

God bless

PaulB

Seems pretty clear cut.

1 Timothy 2:12 - But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

1 Timothy 3:1-2 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife

Titus 1:5-6 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife

[PaulB]

Hi Craig!
I totally agree with you and see no other way of reading those texts on the teaching issue. But I was once publically rebuked by a pastor who labelled me as bigoted when I did not subscribe to the evolutionary progress of 21st century Christendom!

God bless

PaulB

[Amanda S.]

Bro. Paul,

I'd like to offer you this article from Bro. Reagan who was a wonderful encouragement to my husband and I. We've rarely found a subject we've disagreed on.

http://www.learnthebible.org/head-coverings.html

The question of head coverings is one that I know I've studied out and one that I believe Sis. Pam Custer has studied out although it's been awhile. Perhaps it would offer a different perspective than the archived thread?

There is also a "group" or denomination if you will, called Head-Covering Baptists. You can find their information here:

http://coveredbaptists.proboards.com...ay&thread=2571

The one thing that "is" appealing of wearing a covering is that you are identifying yourself as different, peculiar. And you are more aware of yourself and your testimony knowing that you will not just blend into the crowd with your actions.

Kind of like having Scripture signs on the back of your car. We have Dr. Ruckman's Scripture signs on the back of all our vehicles, it's an extra reminder that we should behave in such a way as to bring glory to His name.
While we should always behave ourselves so as to not bring a reproach to the cause of Christ sometimes it's not enough and our flesh gets its way. But being ever aware that we're not out there on the road like everyone else, we have God's Words on our bumpers, hopefully that will spur us on to exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit even when a car pulls out in front of us

Anyway, Bro. Paul I hope these 2 articles will help you in your studies.

Be Blessed!

[Amanda S.]

Bro. Craig said: Seems pretty clear cut.

1 Timothy 2:12 - But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

1 Timothy 3:1-2 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife

Titus 1:5-6 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife

Bro. Craig, Amen and Amen!

[CKG]

Another link of interest

http://www.momof9splace.com/headcoverings.html

[Amanda S.]

Argh!!! I hadn't even thought of hers!! She does have a great website. My husband and her oldest son went to Bible school together. I know her personally and she is for SURE a Prov. 31 lady. Thank you Brother Craig for reminding me of this resource.

[custer]

Originally Posted by CKG

Another link of interest

http://www.momof9splace.com/headcoverings.html

I don't even use the word "awesome," but that article was AWESOME!!!

I love it when somebody/anybody reads a passage and says it means exactly what it says! And, like she mentioned in the article, I have always thought that it is very telling that people who want to promote a covering other than LONG HAIR, must "go to the Greek" to prove their point. My experience is limited in dealing with people on this issue, but I have NEVER had anyone press the separate/second covering teaching using only a King James Bible!

THANK GOD FOR HIS WORD!

Pam
www.custerfamilyfarm.com