It's surprising how much the Scriptures uphold our responsibility to widows. Even in the New...
They are Teachers, Too??!! – 1 Tim 4:1
It kind of hit me today that demons are also teachers. "The Spirit clearly says that in later...
For the life to come? – 1 Tim 4:8
"...godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to...
Potential Pastors, Elders and their Wives–Churches Choosing Well ( 1 Tim 3:11)
The search committee finally found him. After perusing dozens of applications and interviewing a...
Part 11 – The Sum of the Matter on Women in the Church
Jesus and Paul both gave to women honor and respect that was atypical to the culture in which they...
Part 10 – Adam and Eve and Salvation through Childbearing? 1 Tim 2:11-15
11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or...
Part 9 – Women that Teach? – 1 Tim 2:12
Is it possible Paul is referring to a woman and not women in general? It's possible. For...
Part 8 – O Woman, Be Silenced 1 Tim 2:1-11
(This is reposted from an earlier entry to keep the flow of the discussion. More posts to come.)...
Part 4 – The Big Picture of Women in the Church
For the sake of review, we see that Jesus held women in high honor. He defended them, engaged...
Part 3: What is a Leader’s Role in the Church? – 1 Tim 5:17
As we have spoken in a previous section, for me personally it is clear that elders/overseers are...