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A column for the ages (“powerful women”?)
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers.” – unknown I KNEW THE VIRGIN MARY. The virgin Mary was a friend of mine. You’re no virgin Mary.” I knew William and Mary. William and Mary were friends of mine. You’re no Queen Mary. I knew Queen Elizabeth. She was a friend of mine. You’re no Queen Elizabeth.” I knew Betsy Ross. Betsy Ross was a friend of mine. You’re no Betsy Ross. I knew Dolly Madison. Dolly Madison was a friend of mine. You’re no Dolly Madison. I knew Mary Todd Lincoln. She was a friend of mine. […]
Should Women Remain Silent in the Church?
(Copyright) by Clint Byars (Sharpsburg, Georgia) This is probably one of the most misunderstood subjects in the New Testament. There are two primary passages where the subject is addressed, 1 Corinthians 14:34-36 and 1 Timothy 2:11-15. 1 Corinthians 14 KJV 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 36 What? came […]
Let Your Women KEEP SILENCE
(Copyright) by Rich Traver (Clifton, Colorado) Long-Standing Tradition, in Churches of nearly Every Persuasion Generally Excludes Women from serving in Pastoral Capacities. What is the Source of Our ongoing Prohibition Against Women Speakers? The Apostle Paul addressed a growing question that was beginning to raise concerns in the early New Testament Church. In synagogues of that generation the issue would not have come to the fore, as women were strictly prohibited from participating in any speaking capacity. The focal scripture is the passage found in 1st Corinthians 14, verses 34 and 35, which reads: “Let your women keep silence in the churches: […]
How the Resurrection Changed Everything for Women
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) During the forty days between His resurrection and ascension, Jesus appeared to different disciples at various times, and on one occasion appeared to over five hundred of His followers at once (I Cor. 15:3-8). The gospel writers, however, are very clear in noting that it was Mary Magdalene to whom He appeared first after His resurrection. The importance which the Gospel writers attach to this fact indicate that it was no accidental occurrence. Jesus knew that actions speak louder than words and He purposely appeared first to Mary in order to make a clear statement about His […]
One Flaw in Women
Sent by Rich Daniels (Shawano, Wisconsin) Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don’t take “no” for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They […]
Must Women Be Silent in the Church?
by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California) Ralph Woodrow, an evangelical Christian minister, is a correspondent of mine. He is a bit famous for formerly supporting Alexander Hislop’s thesis in The Two Babylon’s, but then repudiating his support in a follow-up book when he was challenged to check into the quality of Hislop’s scholarship, which he found quite lacking. He’s taken a lot of heat for that, but I believe he is being quite honest about it. He has written many short books which are edifying biblical studies and his latest is: Must Women Be Silent in the Church? a biblical study […]
Paul and Women Teachers: Understanding 1 Timothy, Chapters 1 & 2
(Copyright) by Dianne D. McDonnell (Arlington, Texas)
A Church Without Women
(Copyright) by Dianne D. McDonnell (Arlington, Texas)