The Role of Woman
There are those in the body of Christ who are clamoring that women must throw off the yoke of male domination and claim their rightful place in the Lord’s kingdom.
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There are those in the body of Christ who are clamoring that women must throw off the yoke of male domination and claim their rightful place in the Lord’s kingdom.
Influenced by society, many are looking for New Testament authority for expanding the role of women in the body of Christ.
Does the Bible teach that there are different roles for men and women in the scheme of God’s plan for the church?
A controversial question is whether women should be used as translators in the public worship assembly. Some, who would object to the modern practice of women leading public worship, have no problem in using a female translator. Others object to the practice. Carefully study this question with an open mind. Let God’s word be our guide during this study.
What was Paul’s meaning when he affirmed that woman could be saved through her child-bearing (1 Timothy 2:15)?
Reckless charges are frequently made against the Bible. One of these is the allegation that the Scriptures contain irrelevant data, i.e., material too trivial to justify its inclusion into a body of literature that purports to be inspired of God.
In his letter to the Galatians Paul wrote that “in Christ” there is neither “male nor female.” Does this mean that for Christians all gender distinctions have been abolished?
May Christian women teach a Bible class in which some of her students may be young boys who have become Christians? Some strongly object to this. But is the objection valid? This article addresses this sensitive topic.
How does a congregation conduct its business when there are no men qualified to serve as elders?
This question discusses whether or not a woman may ask a question in a Bible class without violating the Scriptures.
Must a woman keep silent in the church? The term “silence” in 1 Corinthians 14:34 is often misunderstood and misapplied.
In one of his epistles, Paul says “the head of the woman is the man” (1 Corinthians 11:3). In what sense is this true? Does this apply to religious relationships alone, or is the principle broader?
Is there New Testament authority for a woman to EVER teach a man in any circumstance?
The “Salvation Army” is an organization that is applauded by most in our society. Undeniably, this group does implement numerous acts of benevolence among the needy. But is this all there is to Christianity? Do good deeds substitute for doctrinal soundness? Read this article carefully and put this issue in balance.
The American Standard Version of the New Testament suggests that a woman must “fear” her husband. Does this seem reasonable?
This article discusses the meaning of “evident” sins in 1 Timothy 5:24-25.
What is a command in the New Testament and what is merely cultural and not binding today?
Division “contrary to the doctrine” of Christ is wrong (Romans 16:17); but division, consistent with the Lord’s teaching, is not. Let faithful men and women work for a church that is united—but united upon the basis of biblical truth, not sectarian compromise (John 17:17).
The church is a collection of all sorts of people from varying backgrounds and with different personalities. It is inevitable that such an aggregate of folks will experience conflicts. But the Scriptures can help us deal with these difficult situations. In this week’s Penpoints, Jason Jackson discusses this theme.
Does Deborah’s service as a judge of Israel authorize leadership roles for women in the Lord’s church?