In the ESV 1 Tim. 3:1 says, "The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task." The word for "anyone" is the Greek τις, tis. It is in the masculine form in Greek. The word "overseer" is ἐπισκοπῆς, episkopas, and it is...
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Women in Ministry
How does the creation order support male headship?
The issue of male headship in the church is raised in the teachings of Paul the apostle. He said the following... 1 Timothy 2:12–13, "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13 For it was Adam who was first created,...
Can women share God’s word in church?
Whether or not a woman can share God's word in a church depends on what is meant by "sharing God's word." If it means that a woman can teach or preach to the gathered church, then no. A woman is not to teach or exercise authority in the church (1 Tim. 2:12-13;...
Women pastors and a lack of a biblical worldview
Barna (Barna.org) is a "research and resource company located in Ventura, California" that "provides primary research services to organizations focused on enhancing people’s spiritual lives." [fn]barna.org/about[/fn] Its research topics are widely varied and very...
Women pastors is not an essential doctrine, so why worry about it?
There are essentials of the Christian faith. That is, there are essentials that you cannot deny and still be a Christian. Some of these are that there is only one God in all existence (Exodus 20:3; Isaiah 43:10; 44:6, 8), that salvation is by grace through faith...
Not allowing women pastors is sexist
Email: "I read what you had to say on women pastors and quite honestly my view has not changed in the least. Isn't God's will done in heaven as it is on earth? We are not defined by gender in heaven, why should we be on earth. The sons of God can also be female as...
Women in Ministry Bibliography
Women in Ministry Bibliography used on CARM. Berkhof, Louis, Systematic Theology, (Eerdmans Publishing Co: Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1988 Chaves, Mark, Ordaining Women, (Harvard University Press Cambridge, Massachusetts), 1997 Cunningham, Loren; Hamilton, David Joel; ...
What is egalitarianism?
Egalitarianism is the general idea of equality. The egalitarian idea is that people, no matter what their race, gender, religion, etc., are all equal in value. Egalitarianism in politics means that both male and female are equally capable of holding an office. Within...
List of churches the women pastors article has been sent to
I thought I'd provide a list of churches people have sent the article to. Let's see how it goes. California findhope.cc, South Gate. Sent by Frank. Frank was told to leave the church and that he was no longer welcome. Idaho celebratelifeidaho.com, Nampa. Sent by...
Email this to churches that affirm women pastors and elders
Here's something you can do to promote biblical fidelity. If you find a church on the web that affirms women pastors and elders, perhaps you might want to copy the text below the line and send it to them in an email. Check it out and see if it is something you'd...