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Far from denigrating women, the Bible promotes feminine freedom, dignity, and honor. Scripture paints for every culture the portrait of a truly beautiful woman.
- Created with A Purpose
- Created with A Plan
- Created with A Promise
In Genesis 1 the Lord says, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” (v. 26). God suddenly stops the unfolding creation account, invites us in, and tells us what he’s about to do: create mankind. Not only that, he tells us why. He’s going to place his image on the earth, and he’s going to do it in the form of men and women (Gen. 1:27). Ou...
Of course, we must learn how to properly live out that purpose. Thankfully, God gives us a plan: Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth. (Gen. 1:28) Despite what we often hear about this passage, it’s ...
As the creation story unfolds, sin breaks into the picture, and our ability to be perfect image bearers is shattered. Our hearts are wounded, the reflection tarnished, our very purpose marred. But God doesn’t leave it that way. Through Jesus, we have a promise. The God who loved you, chose you, created you, and redeemed you is restoring his image i...
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- A Godly Woman Fears the Lord. Proverbs 31:30 says… “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Rather than focusing on outward beauty or appealing to other people, a godly woman focuses on God first.
- She Speaks and Behaves Wisely. Proverbs 31:26-27 says… “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
- She Helps to Guide Younger Women into Godliness Themselves. Titus 2:3-5 says… “Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine.
- She Submits to Her Husband in Christian Marriage. Colossians 3:18 says… “Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” Rather than sinfully seeking dominance over her spouse, a godly woman should submit to her husband as he follows the Lord in their marriage.
Mar 7, 2013 · Pastor John, give us a theology of womanhood in five minutes. My concise overview of womanhood starts where God starts in Genesis 1, where he says that God created man male and female in the image of God — not just the man, but the woman also.
- Mary, Mother of Jesus (Read Luke 1:26-38) Mary, the mother of Jesus was an incredible woman who followed God with strength and boldness. Her “yes” and trusting God’s plan for her life allowed for her to give birth to Jesus, the Messiah.
- Esther (Read Esther 1-4) In the face of adversity, Queen Esther demonstrated amazing courage. Esther was courageous when she spoke to King Xerxes of Persia asking him to spare the life of the Jews.
- Naomi (Read Ruth 1) When Naomi’s husband and two sons died, she chose to follow God to Bethlehem. While she was overcome with grief, Naomi didn’t allow her grief to consume her; she chose to follow God while she was broken and grieving.
- Deborah (Read Judges 4-5) Deborah was a mighty woman in the Bible who was both a prophet and a judge. She was the only female judge of Israel and helped to lead the Israelites to become victorious in battle over the army of Sisera.
Dec 21, 2023 · Discover the profound influence of ten strong and inspiring women in the Bible. These biblical women embody strength, wisdom, and resilience.
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May 21, 2024 · 4 Biblical Perspectives on Women and Gender Roles. While feminism is well represented within Christianity, feminists have frequently argued that the Bible relegates women to second-class status. Yet biblical teaching on women is not only defensible but is based on absolute truth. Dr. Kenneth Boa. Author.
