Category Archives: Women -What are the rules ?
Paul’s Confusing Letter – Examining the 1st Letter to Corinth
(English followed by Spanish version) 1st Corinthians is one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible, and chapters 11 & 14 are amongst the most confusing chapters. The letter contains many statements which contradict the teachings of Christ and … Continue reading
Context of Writings Silencing Women (notes)
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No Hierarchy In Church
Jesus opposed hierarchy among His disciples. He said that He is the head of the church. Our turning should be to God and Jesus, not to men or husbands (Eve’s mistake) – natural birth is of no consequence in the … Continue reading
The SHAME of a Woman Speaking
In the Old Testament there were women prophetesses who proclaimed the word of God. Jesus and Paul both showed that if you are born again, your natural birth is of no consequence. Yet the church in general has silenced women. … Continue reading
WHO SILENCED WOMEN?
In 1st Corinthians Paul was writing to the church concerning matters they had written to him about. The matters included following worldly traditions they had adopted such as women covering their heads and men having authority over women. These traditions … Continue reading
Silencing Women 1 Tim. 2
1 TIMOTHY 2 – FALSE DOCTRINES At face value, 1 Timothy 2:11-12 appears to silence women in worship – “Let the woman learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit the woman to teach or to usurp authority over the … Continue reading
Silencing Women 1 Cor. 14 & 11 – CARTOON
There are 2 texts in the Bible that silence women (1 Cor. 14 & 1 Tim 2). Understanding the context transforms the meaning of each passage. First Corinthians contains several passages which appear to not only contradict each other, but … Continue reading
ONE FATHER, ONE TEACHER, ONE HEAD – Women in Worship
This article is based on my first attempts to explain Paul’s difficult passages which appear to silence women. While I feel there are still valid points in this first attempt, I have discovered many more and explained them more succinctly … Continue reading
The CURSES of Genesis 3
1 Corinthians 14 appeals to ‘the law’ to silence women and keep them subordinate – “As in all the churches of the saints, the women should keep silence in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be … Continue reading
“AS CLEAR AS MUD”
When asked to explain Paul’s advice on the headcoverings of women (1 Cor. 11), I remember my father – who usually had sound advice on all Bible subjects – would shake his … Continue reading
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