Women as Preachers: Does God's word authorize this???

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MEN & WOMEN: Agree or disagree with women preaching & leading in churches.


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Bea22

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You have a good balance in your understanding but these others will not hear what you are saying as a woman who has good conviction. There are those on this site that believe that they have an understanding from the Holy Spirit and anything you say contrary to that understanding is contrary to the word or they will accuse you of not reading or understanding their posts. They are very subjective individuals that are easily offended and they often retaliate with belittling comments to make you feel ignorant of foolish with what you have been given by God. There are only a few on this site that are like that but they are consistent and they have a mutual admiration for one another that is very noticeable. So don't let these few individuals bother you, just walk in the light you have been given and hope that others will walk in the same light that glorifies God in the truth. You are a good champion of the faith in this area of truth and stay steadfast.
Thank you Red33 :)
Yes I think if their understanding truly were inspired of the Holy Spirit, it would match up with the Word - not go against it - because He IS the Word and cannot deny Himself or His own Word.
 
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There's this argument going on that women preachers were called by God. Does that mean everyone who stands in front of a pulpit is automatically chosen? Or is this just the logic you apply to women preachers? Just because someone stands up and speaks, does not make them chosen by God.

Satan deceived the woman. The first sin ever committed was a direct defiance of God's word after it was spoken directly to the people who defied it, committed by a woman. The second was a deception of the man and of God, committed by a woman. The third was trying to hide and cover tracks, lying to God and lying to the self, committed by both parties. Adam told the truth when God asked him what happened, he didn't say 'No, God, I never ate from the tree', he said 'The woman told me to eat, and I ate', but God cast Him out with the woman, as they are one, and the responsibility lies with both parties regardless of who did the deceiving. Then God put Adam in charge and as hierarchically superior to the woman.

This says a lot about modern times. The woman says 'But it's ok, I know it's ok to eat this fruit' (to preach), and swindles others into believing the same thing. Then the man says 'yea, well maybe it is ok', and also eats. It is a deception.
 

JaumeJ

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:) is that all you can answer with? Please use scripture to back up your argument, like I have, and address the things I have pointed out.
By virtue of the subject of this thread and your stance anything you have to say is in direct opposition to what you claim to believe is a commandment. Take it from there. Kind of oxymoronical.
 
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JuameJ yet, your view is that women preachers should be allowed to speak. Then you condemn her against what YOU are standing up for. Kind of oxymoronic.
 
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Then, I am defending her against my view that women should submit. Kind of oxymoronic, isn't it?
 
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This is called the circle of judgement ^^
 
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Adam listened to the woman over God. This is the whole thing. If women preach, they are in direct defiance of the bible. if we listen, we listen to them over God. It's the garden of eden all over again.
 

JaumeJ

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This is called the circle of judgement ^^
As with many people it is simply called whatever you choose to call it. When I use reason from the Word it is against the commandments from the New Testament conveniently selected by those too weak to consider all the Word as one overall guide to being born, living and living more. I believe from the Word, and I also see those who will not follow the Master's teaching to obey God, deciding new commandments as though from Him. Paul, in his epistle is speaking to a specific group with customs similar to his own, and he is giving his personal practice, which is his custom and tradition, when he states, "I do not allow a woman etc." The Word does not exempt good grammar.
At this point, further allegations and charges of what is and is not concerning this commandment is simply contention. This is my honest belief in the sight of Jesus Christ, Yeshua, and I will never try to deny the presence of the Holy Spirit in the speech of anyone.
 
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Bea22

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By virtue of the subject of this thread and your stance anything you have to say is in direct opposition to what you claim to believe is a commandment. Take it from there. Kind of oxymoronical.
:) I'm glad THAT's the only argument you have now. Bravo. But address my comments and we'll have a proper discussion...
 

JaumeJ

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:) I'm glad THAT's the only argument you have now. Bravo. But address my comments and we'll have a proper discussion...
When you have extended the courtesy you have requested, perhaps, in the meantime, since you believe your teaching is invalidated by your very person, I should think you would simply keep quiet according to the brand of faith you wield.
 
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Yet Timothy is not addressing people with 'similar customs'. He lays out a law based on the deception of Eve. That very logic that he uses would make that law applicable to all followers, unless you don't believe in Eve of course. Moses spoke to people with customs similar to his own. Does that make his laws only effective to a small number? Jesus spoke to small groups at times. As did all the Apostles.

'I will never try to deny the presence of the Holy Spirit in the speech of anyone'.

'It is against the commandments from the New Testament conveniently selected by those too weak to consider all the Word as one overall guide to obey God'.

It is not contention whenever Paul isn't the only one who speaks on the matter. Did we ever see a woman stand up and preach to men in the New Testament? Jesus must have had very similar customs and social patterns to Paul . . hmmm.
 
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I am niether 'weak', nor am I 'deciding commandments', or am I 'unable to see the Word as an overall guide'. Please, don't initiate personal degredation as I've said nothing personally offensive or derogatory towards you. And I don't accept it. you can have it back.
 

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Adam listened to the woman over God. This is the whole thing. If women preach, they are in direct defiance of the bible. if we listen, we listen to them over God. It's the garden of eden all over again.
Again running to the Old Testament full of the Torah of Yahweh, laws, statutes and ordinances, denied by many because grace has replaced them according to them being blinded to the truth of the Master, they are simply fulfilled and will never be abolished, yet finding new laws and commandments in the new testament these same who have not heard from God to enforce them, are doing just that. So on the one hand, when Jesus instructs us to obey and teach the laws according to His own example, it is perfectly fine to ignore it, but when a school of thought barring segments of the Body of Christ from speaking votes on a concept received erroneously or perhaps rightly from the Word, then they issue a new Commandment. Not consulting the Father in so doing is a grave error. The Master in teaching us by His own example desires mercy and not sacrifice. Now, perhaps some here are passing the time in idle banter so remember this, again, this is what I believe in the sight of God. All the clever wordings and rearranging of the Word is not going to convince me otherwise, however words accompanied by the Holy Spirit most certainly will.
 
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'I have not come to abolish the law. I have come to fulfill it' And I am sorry, but the commandment you speak of me issuing, actually comes from the New Testament. And it is Timothy himself, (as a prophet), not I, who speaks of the deception of Eve and of the reasons why women shouldn't teach. I am running nowhere.
 

JaumeJ

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I am niether 'weak', nor am I 'deciding commandments', or am I 'unable to see the Word as an overall guide'. Please, don't initiate personal degredation as I've said nothing personally offensive or derogatory towards you. And I don't accept it. you can have it back.
This is in response to all who make this declaration that it is a commandment that a woman not share the Word of Yahweh, if you wish it to be personal, then perhaps you have your reasons. God has not commanded anyone I know to not allow a person led by the Holy Spirit to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, Yeshua.......
 

JaumeJ

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'I have not come to abolish the law. I have come to fulfill it' And I am sorry, but the commandment you speak of me issuing, actually comes from the New Testament. And it is Timothy himself, (as a prophet), not I, who speaks of the deception of Eve and of the reasons why women shouldn't teach. I am running nowhere.
Once more, not personal................
 
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I have not come to be personally attacked but rather to discuss the subject in hand objectively and without judgement on either end.
 
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Bea22

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As with many people it is simply called whatever you choose to call it. When I use reason from the Word it is against the commandments from the New Testament conveniently selected by those too weak to consider all the Word as one overall guide to being born, living and living more. I believe from the Word, and I also see those who will not follow the Master's teaching to obey God, deciding new commandments as though from Him. Paul, in his epistle is speaking to a specific group with customs similar to his own, and he is giving his personal practice, which is his custom and tradition, when he states, "I do not allow a woman etc." The Word does not exempt good grammar.
At this point, further allegations and charges of what is and is not concerning this commandment is simply contention. This is my honest belief in the sight of Jesus Christ, Yeshua, and I will never try to deny the presence of the Holy Spirit in the speech of anyone.
Well by all means, I've asked you to use scripture to back up your claims. If you have any proof that God said in other places that women preachers are ok... then please show it. All you've sufficiently produced are scriptures saying the Holy Spirit can be on both men and women. No argument there. You've spoken of modern women and their ministries. Great. So show some scripture to back your claims.
Otherwise, please do not twist the Word - or in your own words 'reason' it out...
 
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I have given you the proof. Dispute it without personal attacks please.

you chose to make it personal.

'As with many people, it is simply called whatever you choose to call it'
 

JaumeJ

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I have not come to be personally attacked but rather to discuss the subject in hand objectively and without judgement on either end.
Not personal, never has been.