God’s Word teaches that godly women are not to be
pastors, elders, deacons (etc), have no authority, nor be teachers over the men
in the body.
The requirements for these positions are listed in Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3. God’s Word says an elder is to be a man (husband) in verse 6. (Titus 1)
The requirements for these positions are listed in Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3. God’s Word says an elder is to be a man (husband) in verse 6. (Titus 1)
Titus
1:5-9 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:
6 If any be blameless, the
husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must be
blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to
wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 8 But a lover of
hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 9 Holding
fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound
doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
Again, in verse 2 (1 Timothy 3) we see that a bishop (overseer) is to be a man (husband) and verses 11 and 12 show that a deacon (minister, pastor, teacher, servant) is to be a man (husband) as well.
Again, in verse 2 (1 Timothy 3) we see that a bishop (overseer) is to be a man (husband) and verses 11 and 12 show that a deacon (minister, pastor, teacher, servant) is to be a man (husband) as well.
1 Timothy 3:1-13 This
is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good
work. 2 A bishop then
must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour,
given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no
striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One
that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all
gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house,
how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall
into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover
he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into
reproach and the snare of the devil.
8 Likewise must the
deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of
filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure
conscience. 10 And let
these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being
found blameless. 11 Even
so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all
things. 12 Let the
deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses
well. 13 For they that
have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and
great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Women are instructed to be silent in the body in
reference to teaching and authority over the men.
1 Timothy 2:12-14 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
The greek word for silence is: hēsuchia
1 Timothy 2:12-14 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
The greek word for silence is: hēsuchia
G2271 Feminine
of G2272; (as noun) stillness, that is, desistance from
bustle or language: - quietness, silence.
description of the life of one who stays at home doing his own work and does not officiously meddle with the affairs of others, silence, quietness.
description of the life of one who stays at home doing his own work and does not officiously meddle with the affairs of others, silence, quietness.
From 2272/hēsyxios ("calmly quiet") describes being "appropriately tranquil" by not misusing (or overusing) words that would stir up needless friction (destructive commotion).
2 Thess 3 Now
them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with
quietness (hēsuchia)
they work, and eat their own bread.
The greek word silence in verse 1 Corinthians 14 verse 34 is: sigaō From G4602; to keep silent (transitive or intransitive): - keep close (secret, silence), hold peace.
1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Women
should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but
must be in submission, as the law says. 35 If they want to inquire about something, they
should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to
speak in the church.
We see in 1 Corinthians 14:30 (just prior to the women being instructed in silence)
"If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace."
The word sigaō is used for 'hold his peace'.
In context with scripture we see that women are to be silent when it comes to leadership and authority, to be peaceably quiet while the men are teaching and leading; not asking questions and being in obedience and subjection to their authority (husbands).
This does not mean women are of lesser importance in the
eyes of the Lord as we can see from Galatians 3:28 where we see God is no respecter of persons as well as 1 Corinthians 11 in
which Paul refers to the creation order of men and women. We also see that while our beloved Savior
Jesus was here, there were many women that traveled with Him, learning alongside
the men.
Luke
8:1-3 And
it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village,
preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve
were with him, 2 And certain women, which had been healed of
evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven
devils, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and
Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
Luke 24: He is not here, but is risen: remember how He spake unto you when He was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered His words, 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
God has very important roles for women in that they are
the helpers and mates to their husbands, to bear and raise children in the
admonition of the Lord, teaching and helping other women as well as sharing the good news in ways becoming of a godly woman. Paul greatly praises the works of many women
for their labors inside the body as well as helping proclaim the gospel
to the lost (the great commission).
These
women: Priscilla, Euodia, Synthyche, Persis, Tryphena, Tryphosa, Junia, Phebe,
Julia, Nereus sister, Mary (and many others) are praised by Paul as being
workers, fellow laborers in the gospel as servants to the body of Christ.
Philippians 4:3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow,
help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and
with other my fellow labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
God’s Word clearly shows that women have very important roles in the body of Christ BUT that men (only) are to be the
leaders and the women are to follow, not taking any
authoritative roles.
Many claim that these commands of women to be silent and not to have authority over men are a cultural command and have no relevance today. This is a lie as we read in 1 Corinthians 1:2 that the entire book is for all those who claim Christ, everywhere:
Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's
1 Corinthians 1:2
This also begs the question: If we can toss out portions of the bible and use the excuse as being cultural, what else can be thrown out?
We are constantly being bombarded with feminism in this area (here are articles on feminism: http://spiritandtruthdiscernment.blogspot.com/search/label/Feminism)
We encourage you to obey ALL of the commands in the bible as we live by EVERY Word...
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:4
Click follow by email to be encouraged, edified and taught as we post daily to encourage the saints.Many claim that these commands of women to be silent and not to have authority over men are a cultural command and have no relevance today. This is a lie as we read in 1 Corinthians 1:2 that the entire book is for all those who claim Christ, everywhere:
Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's
1 Corinthians 1:2
This also begs the question: If we can toss out portions of the bible and use the excuse as being cultural, what else can be thrown out?
We are constantly being bombarded with feminism in this area (here are articles on feminism: http://spiritandtruthdiscernment.blogspot.com/search/label/Feminism)
We encourage you to obey ALL of the commands in the bible as we live by EVERY Word...
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:4
God be praised!
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