Women soon joined the Reformation efforts as the writings, teachings, and preaching of the Reformers spread. Women of high political and social class were often able to directly support the Reformers, corresponding with them and promoting the Reform efforts both personally and publicly. This wasn’t limited to Germany, but in France and England, as well, […]
All too often, the textbooks focus solely on the men of the Reformation—Luther, Calvin, Cranmer, and others—and fail to take notice of the faithful women who served among, beside, and with the Reformers. These women were dedicated to the gospel of Jesus Christ, some to the point of martyrdom. Many of these women were well-educated, […]
The true God of scripture defends and honors women. God made man in his image, male and female. And throughout the Old Testament, you have the stories of women who God used mightily. I think of Deborah, Ruth, and others. The Old Testament scriptures give a voice to women. There were provisions in Israel for […]
Well, it isn’t the case that God loves women less than men, especially when you compare with pagan views of women; the Bible’s totally different in this regard. First, look at the fact that in creation, God said: “it is not good for the man to be alone.” Women didn’t have that position in the […]
If the apostle, who represents Christ, in infallible, inerrant Scripture says women cannot exercise authority in the church, meaning, as you say, pastor or elder, but he gives an example them teaching with their head covered, prophesying, under the authority of the elders then, if that’s what Scripture teaches, I can’t raise an objection to […]
While singleness can be a gift that allows you to be more devoted to God’s kingdom, I’ll often hear people say, “All you really need is God anyway.” That sounds really nice and spiritual, and I’ve probably said it before without thought. The problem is, God never says that. He said, “It’s not good that […]
The officers of the church, the Elders, were to help discern the prophecies being made in Corinth. And in this context, Paul is highlighting women were not Elders, which fits with what he says in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Once we understand that, that clears up the question of what Paul means in […]
This particular question begins at the 8:49 mark. Other questions in the episode include: Are we required to follow Old Testament food laws? 4:55 – What does the Bible say about karma? 8:49 – Do I Need the Church to Understand the Bible? 14:55 – Are Jewish Christians still required to keep ceremonial laws? 18:54 […]