tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post5646678249477530153..comments2023-10-02T06:23:55.831-07:00Comments on Solid Rock or Sinking Sand: Should Women Preach and Teach?Solid Rock or Sinking Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04815501572621378327noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-11145347934690665722011-04-20T17:46:50.410-07:002011-04-20T17:46:50.410-07:00I believe in women teachers and preachers! My only...I believe in women teachers and preachers! My only other comment was who was the first that was commissioned to go tell the of the Resurrected Christ .... "not a man" but a 'woman" ...! <br />Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-48447094480735067872011-04-07T20:12:28.662-07:002011-04-07T20:12:28.662-07:00I agree that women should be allowed to preach, bu...I agree that women should be allowed to preach, but that is really not what Paul taught. Jesus however, gave us a shining example in the parable of the alabaster box. <br /><br />http://inthenameofheaven.blogspot.com/2010/04/parable-of-woman-with-alabaster-box.html<br /><br />She was the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy "I will do a new thing in the earth...a woman shall lead a man". Jeremiah 31:22Tonjia Rolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426298295977858377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-38565055951344770132011-04-06T19:34:10.972-07:002011-04-06T19:34:10.972-07:00I agree with you...
God is not gender-biased!
He...I agree with you...<br /><br />God is not gender-biased!<br /><br />He would use those people who are willing and have the heart to serve Him... I know many women who have been mightily use by God in teaching and even preaching.<br /><br />I think what really matters is the heart. And of course, maturity in the faith. Just like other ministries, anyone (men, women, young, old, rich, poor) can serve God if they are already spiritually mature.<br /><br />God bless!todrawneargodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978769701608610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-68290987734910103362011-04-06T12:50:29.002-07:002011-04-06T12:50:29.002-07:00I appreciate the Biblical research you did on this...I appreciate the Biblical research you did on this subject. I have both taught and given sermons in several churches through the years. I know the Lord has blessed me and helped me do this - especially the sermons as I have not taken one speech class! (yet, not nervous at all speaking to a congregation several times - and thus, the Holy Spirit at work in me!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633709570508990103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-8479846861831562672011-04-06T11:04:17.666-07:002011-04-06T11:04:17.666-07:00My personal belief is that women can teach..OTHER ...My personal belief is that women can teach..OTHER women.And preach to them.I would never agree to preach in a congregation of men.Nor would I conduct a Bible study in the presence of able men.If there are males who are younger than I am, teens etc,that I am willing to do.Doing evangelism is different.And discussing the BIble with a small group.But never to a church congregation unless the Spirit overcomes me and I'm suddenly a prophetess.Titus 2 Thandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682041725252115845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-8588422618257437412011-04-05T04:26:57.758-07:002011-04-05T04:26:57.758-07:00Interesting thoughts. I look also to Titus 2:1-10...Interesting thoughts. I look also to Titus 2:1-10. There are also a few good links.<br /><br />http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/jesus-women-and-men<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmHwHF1A1Do<br /><br />I personally agree with Voddie Bauchum in the youtube video.Phil Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752045605704569789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-71806318935514775492011-04-04T18:41:26.279-07:002011-04-04T18:41:26.279-07:00Very refreshing post. Well-balanced and sensible, ...Very refreshing post. Well-balanced and sensible, and not imbued with the emotionalism that the subject usually engenders. Thanks very much.<br /><br />This is an area I have wrestled with a great deal in the past. For several years I felt a strong calling to be a teacher of God's Word, and had much encouragement in this area, from both men and women. One woman, however, who was mentally unstable (and who ultimately committed suicide) gave me, and others, a very hard time over this issue and brought me into serious doubt as to whether there was a call on my life to teach after all - but I was later vindicated.<br /><br />It has been my greatest joy and fulfilment to serve the Lord in this particular way, and I freely acknowledge the gifting from Him that enabled me to do it. That phase in my life came to an end shortly before I was taken seriously ill, but on an informal, individual basis, I am still able to exercise this gift as He gives me the opportunity.<br /><br />It seems entirely wrong to me that half of a local church's membership is forbidden to teach by man, when they have a gift to do so, which should be encouraged and developed.<br /><br />I believe that the overall headship of the fellowship should be a godly man. Under that protective covering, a woman should have the freedom to move in her gifting as much as any male believer.Shoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028185699225457125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-38531309522113918302011-04-04T17:38:12.368-07:002011-04-04T17:38:12.368-07:00I don't feel comfortable listening to woman pa...I don't feel comfortable listening to woman pastors that preach to both genders and neither does my husband. I try to not be "preachy" at home either when expressing opinions or answering my husband. It's just out of respect. I do believe that it's okay for a woman to share the good news wherever the Holy Spirit prompts her to. Unfortunately allot of women (raised by feminists)these days tend to "Bible Beat" men and I really think what Paul said (God breathed) is understood correctly just as it is written and has value to all cultures and generations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-89249855206902616402011-04-04T12:01:39.563-07:002011-04-04T12:01:39.563-07:00thank you for the invite! following :-)
TRAVEL DE...thank you for the invite! following :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.traveldesignery.com" rel="nofollow">TRAVEL DESIGNERY</a><br />.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056796980512082694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-5391902529380875752011-04-04T10:11:27.027-07:002011-04-04T10:11:27.027-07:00I personally believe that Pauls statement implies ...I personally believe that Pauls statement implies that the woman was deceived and thus not fully responsible for her sin. Adam, on the other hand was not deceived. as a result, it was through Adam that death came on all men. The primary responsibility therefore falls on men, and the women are not to allow them to avoid their responsibility. It has nothing to do with her ability, but the role man has played.Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-72537709380150886702011-04-04T09:10:18.128-07:002011-04-04T09:10:18.128-07:00I don't know that I woud like to be on an all-...I don't know that I woud like to be on an all-woman retreat - I prefer to open up all that I do pastorally to whoever feels the need or desire to come. I have been to events that are coincidentally all women but the commonality has not been gender it has been experience or vision. A friend of mine often comments that he would like me to be at his men's spirituality meeting to balance what goes on with his group.Mairie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17663275897097146508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-16635592423056543182011-04-04T07:59:26.793-07:002011-04-04T07:59:26.793-07:00I believe that when Jesus said we must speak to al...I believe that when Jesus said we must speak to all the nations the good news, he meant it for all regardless the sex gender. I agree with you in that a new believer should become secure and strong in the faith before taking a leadership role, and when they are ready, men o women their preaching and teaching should never be done or come from them but by the Holy Spirit in them.<br /><br />Great topic!<br /><br />Have a great afternoon :)Mari Nuñezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04023042517218744561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-78255227283815871262011-04-04T07:17:19.811-07:002011-04-04T07:17:19.811-07:00Thank you for checking out my blog and following m...Thank you for checking out my blog and following me! I like what you post about and I encourage you to check out my husband's blog, I think you will really enjoy it!<br />you can click on his picture on my blog or go too http://www.lovecommission.blogspot.com/ <br />Following you now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-62130263090309583702011-04-04T06:51:11.961-07:002011-04-04T06:51:11.961-07:00I believe women should be able to preach and teach...I believe women should be able to preach and teach. If a man or woman is inspired by God and grounded in Christian principles, that is all that is required.<br /><br />On a personal note, my wife and I both agree that the best preachers we have ever heard are men---with the always present exception of Joyce Meyer. Hmmmm.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417401195683808500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-3581047270028294022011-04-04T00:51:38.590-07:002011-04-04T00:51:38.590-07:00Hi.. Thank you for following my blog. As a way of ...Hi.. Thank you for following my blog. As a way of thanking my followers, I posted a blog about you and fellow followers... So kindly check this post:<br /><br />http://todrawneargod.blogspot.com/2011/04/following-followers.html<br /><br />God bless!todrawneargodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978769701608610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-52820912786949589792011-04-03T22:12:35.748-07:002011-04-03T22:12:35.748-07:00I agree with a new Christian being grounded and st...I agree with a new Christian being grounded and strong in the faith before being put in a leadership role. <br /><br />I personally feel women can be teachers but do not agree with them being preachers. God called 12 men to be disciples.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378322375866924741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-20074476943393896322011-04-03T18:08:22.409-07:002011-04-03T18:08:22.409-07:00Thanks for posting this :) It is encouraging. Ep...Thanks for posting this :) It is encouraging. Ephesus was a crazy place. All sorts of religions, idolatry, and beliefs. It appears women weren't valued very highly in Greek religions- which would've made me feel skeptical, antagonistic and guarded around men. When I came to know Jesus, He made me new. He loved me and taught me I had value, dignity, and a compassion He could use. That's a huge adjustment- not to mention learning the Bible. Oy! It's so confusing at first in English, probably the same for the Greek ladies. <br /><br />It must have been hard for Jewish women who became Christian as well- they were separated from the men in synagogues. It may have been confusing for all to have everyone together. I really haven't heard many women preachers. I believe I listened to one- the message was so good I forgot she was a woman :) The important thing is the message- does it support and contain the scriptures? Glorify God? Does it apply to life today? Encourage faith in Jesus? As a woman, my spiritual gift is encouragement. I've never felt called to preach, although I've been told I do it naturally lol. I have done some teaching and led guys to Christ. I'm His servant if He leads me to speak (or post), I do. It's beginning to get my attention... I've seen this topic on a few threads now... <br /><br />Final confession- I have talked to several women who have said women's retreats are their biggest nightmares. I agree. Something weird tends to happen with too many women together for too long. I know some ladies enjoy them- probably depends on the group and the strength of the leaders. Guys have football, we err... talk...Karen Kyle Ericsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519939237365240288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-5428988268490158452011-04-03T17:02:54.519-07:002011-04-03T17:02:54.519-07:00I'll probably catch the devil for this, but I&...I'll probably catch the devil for this, but I'd probably never attend a church with a woman preacher. The reason is twofold. First, due to what the Bible says, I'm uncomfortable with it. Second, my wife and I have left both of the churches we've attended over the last 28 years because the extreme jealosy among the WOMEN in those churches had them spreading rumors and ruining lives. That said, I really enjoy the teaching of Marilyn Hickey.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-19041209334612480152011-04-03T14:24:01.227-07:002011-04-03T14:24:01.227-07:00This is a very important topic that the church av...This is a very important topic that the church avoids because it is a hot button. We must look at scripture as a whole. If God ever had a woman lead, pray , prophesy, or speak in a meeting and there was no rebuke, then we cannot interpret scripture to contradict itself. We must go deeper. God had a woman, Deborah, lead the entire nation of Israel men and women. There were women prophets and we have recorded women's prayers in scripture. God allows women to do all those things. <br /><br />In that verse where Paul says women should be silent, it goes back and forth from singular "a woman" to women. This was a very common literary practice at the time where a person would talk to or about 2 different things comparing and contrasting them. Paul said a woman should be silent. One specific woman had been led astray and needed to take a seat and learn. He was not making a statement saying all women everywhere should be silent. <br /><br />I highly recommend a book called "Why not Women" by Loren Cunningham and David Joel Hamilton (2 men). They go into great detail explaining the translation problems and the cultural issues that still make this such an issue today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-5939354129107172072011-04-03T14:20:20.735-07:002011-04-03T14:20:20.735-07:00This subject is a hot potato indeed for many but I...This subject is a hot potato indeed for many but I AGREE with you being inline with scripture. God would have us understand man nor woman is the teacher but the Holy Spirit is, if what is truly being said is of God.John Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946798774210329088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601271736781558965.post-85037459313952155062011-04-03T10:30:59.918-07:002011-04-03T10:30:59.918-07:00I agree with your commentary especially those that...I agree with your commentary especially those that remind us of the cultural restrictions that existed at the time; and the comments regarding those who are not experienced or mature in their faith. Other than that I would say that there have been wise women teachers and preachers throughout the past 2000 years. When such a vocation exists it is hard to believe that the Holy Spirit would only give it to people of a certain gender if we are all, as Paul reminds us, clothed in Christ. Paul adapted his teaching to suit the community and the culture around it; his letters were for specific needs - that is their gift - we have chosen to regard them otherwise. Paul's writings also highlight the ability to soundbite scripture - his writings often taken out of context.<br />Today's Gospel in our church was about the man born blind - someone who came from ignorance to understanding without the scholarly training - whilst the educated priests were blinded by their assumed knowledge. Last week's woman at the well became a preacher on the basis of one conversation. Perhaps what is wrong is to tell God what God can and can't do.Mairie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17663275897097146508noreply@blogger.com