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- But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. (1 Cor. 11:3 NIV) Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.
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Paul Describes Himself. 10 Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent! 2 I ask that when I do come I will not be driven to the boldness that I intend to show toward those few who regard us as if we walked ...
The woman Paul entrusted with such an important task is mentioned in only two verses of the New Testament, but with that one reference, Paul leaves a treasure of insight into the early...
- See Raymond E. Brown, An Introduction to the New Testament (New York: Doubleday, 1996), 513; Bart D. Ehrman, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (New York: Oxford University Press, 2000), 290.
- Ehrman, The New Testament, 290.
- In 1 Corinthians Paul says seven times, “It is written” (see 1:19; 2:9; 3:19; 9:10; 10:7; 14:21), obviously drawing upon Old Testament writings. In three places he directly refers to the law of Moses or the children of Israel (see 9:10; 10:1–11; 14:21), and in several places he paraphrases or quotes Isaiah (see 15:32, 54).
- Howard W. Hunter, “Being a Righteous Husband and Father,” Ensign, November 1994, 50.
- Paul’s Theology
- Positive Statements About Women
- Wearing Veils
- “The Head of The Woman Is Man”
- “Wives, Submit Yourselves to Your Own Husbands”
- “Woman Should Remain Silent”
- “I Do Not Permit A Woman to Teach”
- Conclusion
Paul was a deeply devoted first-century Jew who believed Jesus was the Messiah. He knew his Bible well, which means he knew that both males and females were created in God’s image and given the joint task of ruling over God’s creation (Gen. 1:27-28). Furthermore, he taught that both had a common destiny in Christ—reigning with Christ in redeemed bo...
Now let’s look at specific positive statements Paul made about women. 1. Paul commends individual woman for their work of ministry. I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefacto...
In 1 Corinthians 11 it is commonly assumed that Paul is addressing women who wanted to remove their veils and directing them to wear them in public worship. He writes, But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is the same as having her head shaved. For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well...
Paul calls man “the head of the woman” (1 Cor. 11:3) and the husband “the head of the wife” (Eph. 5:23). These assertions have led many to conclude that husbands have authority over wives. However, the Greek word kephale (head) can indicate “authority” as in the head of the company or “source” as in the headof the river. Westfall argues that “sourc...
In Ephesians 5 Paul writes: Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. (Eph. 5:22-24) First, we must keep Paul’s...
According to 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church. For a variety of reasons, some scholars believe the...
For many scholars who believe that women should not hold an official teaching position in the church, 1 Timothy 2:11-15 is a key passage. It says: A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one...
On the surface to modern Western ears, some of Paul’s comments (or comments ascribed to Paul) sound chauvinistic. But when we dig deeper into the meaning of words, textual criticism, and the literary and historical setting, our view of Paul begins to change. Additionally, Paul’s commendation of women and the big picture of his theology paints a pos...
In Titus 2:3-5, Paul teaches that, as older men must be "temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance," so older women must behave reverently, refrain from slander and alcoholism, and teach "what is good" to younger women.
Paul Defends His Authority - Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away. Well, I am ...
Nov 18, 2014 · Supporters of women bishops say St Paul was part of an early Christian world in which some Church leaders were women. Opponents believe he forbade women to exercise power in church.
