Are Women Not Allowed to Preach in Every Case?

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notuptome

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Take a look at the Greek a little closer and study the relevant Hebrew idioms. If that means what you're saying it means, then not even Jesus would be qualified to be an elder.
Why would Jesus be interested in being an elder?

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 

Dan_473

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If we know someone well enough to make them a leader in the church, then we know them well enough to determine if they are a man or woman.
Regarding the males being taught or having authority exercised over them, though, such as in settings like Sunday school or church camp.

Is there an age at which a male can say to his woman Sunday school teacher, you are not allowed to teach me anymore?
Or to the female camp counselor, you can't tell me what to do anymore?
 

p_rehbein

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Bud:
Still waiting for the name of your Church, and for confirmation that the women who attend it DO NOT violate ANY of the teachings Paul gave to the Church at Corinth.

You also appear to not understand the difference between Commandments from God and opinions of people, including the opinions of Paul. Do you obey ALL of Gods Word?
 

p_rehbein

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Regarding the males being taught or having authority exercised over them, though, such as in settings like Sunday school or church camp.

Is there an age at which a male can say to his woman Sunday school teacher, you are not allowed to teach me anymore?
Or to the female camp counselor, you can't tell me what to do anymore?
Women are forbidden to teach Sunday School. They are not to read or even own a Bible. IF they want to learn, they are to learn at home from their husbands. The are allowed to teach their daughters, but that is done at home, not in Church. For IF they teach in Church, they violate what Paul wrote.
 

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The Bible does not directly address either the question of a woman teaching teen boys or of when a boy becomes a man. In the Old Testament, 20 years old was considered old enough to serve in the military and to be counted in the census (Numbers 1:3)—so, young men of 20 years were considered adults. In the Mishnah the age of moral and religious responsibility was set at 13. But nowhere does the Bible specifically identify 20 or 18 or 13 or any other age as the age at which a boy becomes a man.

The Bible is clear that the formal position of “teacher” in a church must be occupied by a male if adult males are among the students. The Bible is less clear about when a boy becomes a man. Generally speaking, most churches that hold to complementarianism have male teachers in classes for junior high and high school if boys are in those classes. This seems to be a good policy to follow, as it avoids any possible violation of the Bible’s command concerning women shepherding men in the church. However, this does not preclude women from discipling, encouraging, rebuking, and providing guidance to young men. “Follow me as I follow Christ” is something every Christian is to emulate (1 Corinthians 11:1).
 

p_rehbein

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I still want someone, anyone, to give me the Name, Address, and name of Pastor, plus contact information of ANY CHURCH that obeys ALL that Paul wrote to the Corinthians............ ANYONE?????
 

SoulWeaver

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Micah 6:4 For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

Deborah held a position of judge over the whole people, but it was a secular position. However, leadership position before OT congregation is analogous to leadership position before NT congregation... If God says Miriam was sent to lead the congregation, who dares say that a woman cannot be called in this role again if God sees fit.
 

Dan_473

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Women are forbidden to teach Sunday School. They are not to read or even own a Bible. IF they want to learn, they are to learn at home from their husbands. The are allowed to teach their daughters, but that is done at home, not in Church. For IF they teach in Church, they violate what Paul wrote.
Yes, that would be a very literal reading of the scriptures!

And if an abused wife or child comes to you, be sure to tell them to return and submit.

But when a particular interpretation ends up going against that which is good and pure and beautiful, then it's time to use a different interpretation!
 

Dan_473

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The Bible does not directly address either the question of a woman teaching teen boys or of when a boy becomes a man. In the Old Testament, 20 years old was considered old enough to serve in the military and to be counted in the census (Numbers 1:3)—so, young men of 20 years were considered adults. In the Mishnah the age of moral and religious responsibility was set at 13. But nowhere does the Bible specifically identify 20 or 18 or 13 or any other age as the age at which a boy becomes a man.

The Bible is clear that the formal position of “teacher” in a church must be occupied by a male if adult males are among the students. The Bible is less clear about when a boy becomes a man. Generally speaking, most churches that hold to complementarianism have male teachers in classes for junior high and high school if boys are in those classes. This seems to be a good policy to follow, as it avoids any possible violation of the Bible’s command concerning women shepherding men in the church. However, this does not preclude women from discipling, encouraging, rebuking, and providing guidance to young men. “Follow me as I follow Christ” is something every Christian is to emulate (1 Corinthians 11:1).
Well, and I mean this as gently as possible, but this is exactly what I mean by "fudging".


How does anyone disciple, rebuke, and provide guidance without shepherding? Isn't provide guidance exactly what a Shepherd does?

How does a person disciple, rebuke, and provide guidance without accidentally teaching?


I attended a church for a while where officially women could not teach. But the mother of two of the elders could give a "mini sermon" at the end of the service, as long as it was called a "word of encouragement".

Husband and wife teams were allowed to teach adult Sunday School, so in practice the wife could teach as long as her husband was sitting next to her.
 

Dan_473

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I still want someone, anyone, to give me the Name, Address, and name of Pastor, plus contact information of ANY CHURCH that obeys ALL that Paul wrote to the Corinthians............ ANYONE?????
I once heard a very learned Bible scholar go through point-by-point his thoughts on the proper place and role of women in the church.


Then I went to his Church's website. The practice was not the same as his preaching.
 

Dino246

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I attended a church for a while where officially women could not teach. But the mother of two of the elders could give a "mini sermon" at the end of the service, as long as it was called a "word of encouragement".

Husband and wife teams were allowed to teach adult Sunday School, so in practice the wife could teach as long as her husband was sitting next to her.
These are similar to the practice of one church I attended. Officially, elders could only be male. However, the wives attended the elders' meetings, and their input was welcomed there. I challenged the pastor about this; his answer was that "they are wise and godly women, so their input is valuable". There was a congregational meeting one evening, where a discussion was to be held at tables. I suggested that one of the elders sit at each table as a note-taker; the pastor's response was that there weren't enough elders (he was discounting their wives). Rank hypocrisy. I still regret not calling him out on it right there.
 
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The Bible does not directly address either the question of a woman teaching teen boys or of when a boy becomes a man. In the Old Testament, 20 years old was considered old enough to serve in the military and to be counted in the census (Numbers 1:3)—so, young men of 20 years were considered adults. In the Mishnah the age of moral and religious responsibility was set at 13. But nowhere does the Bible specifically identify 20 or 18 or 13 or any other age as the age at which a boy becomes a man.

The Bible is clear that the formal position of “teacher” in a church must be occupied by a male if adult males are among the students. The Bible is less clear about when a boy becomes a man. Generally speaking, most churches that hold to complementarianism have male teachers in classes for junior high and high school if boys are in those classes. This seems to be a good policy to follow, as it avoids any possible violation of the Bible’s command concerning women shepherding men in the church. However, this does not preclude women from discipling, encouraging, rebuking, and providing guidance to young men. “Follow me as I follow Christ” is something every Christian is to emulate (1 Corinthians 11:1).
Jesus was 12 when he stated preaching the gospel .

I would offer. First and foremost we are to call no man or woman on earth Teacher. One is in heaven

We can preach the gospel and water it with the doctrines of God . But like Paul who did preach to Timothy. . . suffering as in birth pains in a hope Christ would teach Timothy. . forming . . .creating Christ in him.

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 6-7

So then it is not a matter of male or female. Who can teach who? . But Christ in us. Together as a new creature we represent a picture of His unseen chaste virgin bride to the world. Not a reflection of our glory we have none of our own.

Much has been destroyed by the misunderstanding of the new ceremonial laws (Corinthians 11:1) and the way the reformation is handled .Today it is almost as if there was not any in the 1st century. Much more focus on the 15 the century reformation as a copy of the true.

looking at the time period as to how the pagan form of government (kings in Israel ) as those who lord it over the flock before the reformation helps us understand the glory represented by the new ceremony. (Corinthians 11:1) One like never before or ever again Everyone was exited . Men and woman from all the nations can gathered as a sign that God is the God of all nations.

Some women prophetesses simply got carried away .She should of waited till they were home or he should of . . rather than distracting the focus of the cerebration. Again a picture to the world the gospel revealed to mankind .

Men lovingly can rule over the one that submit to his word and power to perform them . Like the Father and Son "the government of peace". But to Lord it over another, virtue is absent. The chaste virgin bride of Christ is the virtuous bride spoken of of Timothy.

2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Pastors is the ministry of two working together as one. No division in that way. Like Mary and Martha both kinds needed to do the work of one. David, loved Jonathan as his own soul. Deborah and Barak. Moses and Arron etc

It would seem that Eve also got over excited lost control and lorded it over her husband, they lost virtue.

I tired to Lord it over my wife once> LOL
 

Diakonos

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How does anyone disciple, rebuke, and provide guidance without shepherding?
They don't. But that's not an issue. We are supposed to imitate leaders/teachers to a degree (Heb 13:7). Many people function similarly as shepherd without having the position/office of a Shepherd. All church members should "teach and admonish one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs" (Col 3:16), yet "not many of you should become teachers" (Jas 3:1)...and all this should be done within God's intended design and roles for men and women (Gen 3, 1 Cor. 11; 14; Eph. 5; Col. 3; 1 Tim. 2; Titus 2; 1 Peter 3)
 

Dan_473

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Jesus was 12 when he stated preaching the gospel .

I would offer. First and foremost we are to call no man or woman on earth Teacher. One is in heaven

We can preach the gospel and water it with the doctrines of God . But like Paul who did preach to Timothy. . . suffering as in birth pains in a hope Christ would teach Timothy. . forming . . .creating Christ in him.

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 6-7

So then it is not a matter of male or female. Who can teach who? . But Christ in us. Together as a new creature we represent a picture of His unseen chaste virgin bride to the world. Not a reflection of our glory we have none of our own.

Much has been destroyed by the misunderstanding of the new ceremonial laws (Corinthians 11:1) and the way the reformation is handled .Today it is almost as if there was not any in the 1st century. Much more focus on the 15 the century reformation as a copy of the true.

looking at the time period as to how the pagan form of government (kings in Israel ) as those who lord it over the flock before the reformation helps us understand the glory represented by the new ceremony. (Corinthians 11:1) One like never before or ever again Everyone was exited . Men and woman from all the nations can gathered as a sign that God is the God of all nations.

Some women prophetesses simply got carried away .She should of waited till they were home or he should of . . rather than distracting the focus of the cerebration. Again a picture to the world the gospel revealed to mankind .

Men lovingly can rule over the one that submit to his word and power to perform them . Like the Father and Son "the government of peace". But to Lord it over another, virtue is absent. The chaste virgin bride of Christ is the virtuous bride spoken of of Timothy.

2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Pastors is the ministry of two working together as one. No division in that way. Like Mary and Martha both kinds needed to do the work of one. David, loved Jonathan as his own soul. Deborah and Barak. Moses and Arron etc

It would seem that Eve also got over excited lost control and lorded it over her husband, they lost virtue.

I tired to Lord it over my wife once> LOL
It's true that the anointing teaches us.

At the same time, there are also teachers on Earth.

2 Timothy 1: 11 For this, I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

1 Timothy 3: 2 The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching.

Good at teaching why? Because sometimes they would teach.
 

Dan_473

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They don't. But that's not an issue. We are supposed to imitate leaders/teachers to a degree (Heb 13:7). Many people function similarly as shepherd without having the position/office of a Shepherd. All church members should "teach and admonish one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs" (Col 3:16), yet "not many of you should become teachers" (Jas 3:1)...and all this should be done within God's intended design and roles for men and women (Gen 3, 1 Cor. 11; 14; Eph. 5; Col. 3; 1 Tim. 2; Titus 2; 1 Peter 3)
Let me see if I'm understanding what you're saying.
It's okay for a woman to teach a man, Shepherd a man, or exercise authority over a man as long as she doesn't hold the actual office, have the official title?
 

Diakonos

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"continually teach" and "exercise authority" is the line Paul drew.
So for teaching.......as long as its not formal, official or ongoing....yes.
As for exercising authority.....no
 

Dino246

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"continually teach" and "exercise authority" is the line Paul drew.
So for teaching.......as long as its not formal, official or ongoing....yes.
That interpretation is not supported by the text. Consistency demands either all or nothing.
 

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OUR believes And OUR traditions CAN cause us to be lost. We are to obey GODs WORD, NOT the things we think is right' LOOK what HAPPEN to Cain when HE thought He was doing what was right, He tried to give a sacrifice different then GOD said.
GOD bless as HE sees fit FOR YOU ALL. View attachment 213683
I think you meant "beliefs".... not believes.... and "GODs" should have an apostrophe to read, "GOD's".... There are a few other errors, but I'll stop at these, for now.
 

Diakonos

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That interpretation is not supported by the text. Consistency demands either all or nothing.
I've already provided a document dealing with that objection. If you don't want to take the time to learn this, its your choice. But don't sit there, unwilling to be teachable, and just tell people their wrong without Scriptural substantiation and unwillingness to study the positions you don't agree with.