“Let the deacons be the husband of one wife” 1 Tim 3:12 ONE exception and we err to make a rule that “husband of one wife” is a restriction upon females. Phoebe provides the exception. Quoting the old Young’s Literal Translation because I think it conveys respect for Phoebe’s church leadership more than other translations: [...]
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Is Church leadership restricted to males?
Posted in women in ministry on January 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Jesus and Women- Ben Witherington III of Asbury Theological Seminary
Posted in women in ministry on December 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Jesus and Women from CPX on Vimeo.
Paul’s Use of “Husband of One Wife” Cannot be used to Exclude Women
Posted in women in ministry on November 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This series is inspired by my daughters. Of my 5 daughters, Sarah (15) and Keren (18) have recently expressed an interest in attending seminary and pursuing some form of full time ministry. Because they grew up hearing (from my husband and I) that women are excluded from leadership positions in the church, I want to [...]
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