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1 Cor 14:33-35

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Abraham Lincoln said, “No man is poor who has had a godly mother.”

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Abraham Lincoln said, “No man is poor who has had a godly mother.”

Haven't our mothers greatly influenced who we are?

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HAVE NOT OUR WIVES ALSO INFLUENCED WHO WE ARE?

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“An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels” (Prov 31:10, ESV).

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“An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels” (Prov 31:10, ESV).

Dad had one pet name for Mom.

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“An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels” (Prov 31:10, ESV).

Dad had one pet name for Mom: PRECIOUS.

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“I surprised your mother by taking her to the Mansion at Griffin Gate! Of course, it cost me an arm and a leg (almost literally!), but it was worth it. I had made a promise when you were just a baby, that someday I would take her there. I remember when they opened. I was working at Coke and would pass that place every day. I someday wanted to treat your mom like the Queen she is to me.”

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“I surprised your mother by taking her to the Mansion at Griffin Gate! Of course, it cost me an arm and a leg (almost literally!), but it was worth it. I had made a promise when you were just a baby, that someday I would take her there. I remember when they opened. I was working at Coke and would pass that place every day. I someday wanted to treat your mom like the Queen she is to me.”

“Don‟t forget you won‟t always have your wife and treat her like a queen because she is!”

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In this morning's text, Paul places the name “Precious” upon certain women.

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In this morning's text, Paul places the name “Precious” upon certain women.

A SETTLED WOMAN.

A SILENT WOMAN.

A SUBMISIVE WOMAN.

A SCRIPTURAL WOMAN.

A STUDIOUS WOMAN.

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A SETTLED WOMAN

V 33b

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

Different translations place this in different places.

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

Different translations place this in different places—Either with the preceding or following paragraph.

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

Different translations place this in different places—Either with the preceding or following paragraph.

In Paul's day, Gr had absolutely no punctuation.

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

Different translations place this in different places—Either with the preceding or following paragraph.

In Paul's day, Gr had absolutely no punctuation, so all punctuation is the work of editors.

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

Different translations place this in different places—Either with the preceding or following paragraph.

In Paul's day, Gr had absolutely no punctuation, so all punctuation is the work of editors.

It makes no difference where we place these words.

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

Different translations place this in different places—Either with the preceding or following paragraph.

In Paul's day, Gr had absolutely no punctuation, so all punctuation is the work of editors.

It makes no difference where we place these words.

“As in all the churches of the saints” really applies to the entire passage.

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

Different translations place this in different places—Either with the preceding or following paragraph.

In Paul's day, Gr had absolutely no punctuation, so all punctuation is the work of editors.

It makes no difference where we place these words.

“As in all the churches of the saints” really applies to the entire passage.

Paul declares that the Corinthians need to worship in peace because God is a God of peace, & that's the same “in all the churches of the saints.”

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

Different translations place this in different places—Either with the preceding or following paragraph.

In Paul's day, Gr had absolutely no punctuation, so all punctuation is the work of editors.

It makes no difference where we place these words.

“As in all the churches of the saints” really applies to the entire passage.

Paul also declares that what he writes is a command of the Lord, & that's the same “in all the churches of the saints.”

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“As in all the churches of the saints” (v 33b, ESV).

Different translations place this in different places—Either with the preceding or following paragraph.

In Paul's day, Gr had absolutely no punctuation, so all punctuation is the work of editors.

It makes no difference where we place these words.

“As in all the churches of the saints” really applies to the entire passage.

What Paul writes about the role of women did not just apply in Corinth, but “in all the churches of the saints.”

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What Paul writes is a settled principle.

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What Paul writes is a settled principle.

Precious women are settled women.

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What Paul writes is a settled principle.

Precious women are settled women. They acknowledge their role as settle & do not seek to meddle with it.

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What Paul writes is a settled principle.

Precious women are settled women. They acknowledge their role as settle & do not seek to meddle with it.

Many of our religious friends hold that what Paul writes here is not a settled principle.

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What Paul writes is a settled principle.

Precious women are settled women. They acknowledge their role as settle & do not seek to meddle with it.

Many of our religious friends hold that what Paul writes here is not a settled principle.

Paul was writing to correct abuses of spiritual gifts in Corinth & what he writes only applies to that narrow context.

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What Paul writes is a settled principle.

Precious women are settled women. They acknowledge their role as settle & do not seek to meddle with it.

Many of our religious friends hold that what Paul writes here is not a settled principle.

Paul was writing to correct abuses of spiritual gifts in Corinth & what he writes only applies to that narrow context.Their reasoning: “Since spiritual gifts

are not available today, this text does not apply.”

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What Paul writes is a settled principle.

Precious women are settled women. They acknowledge their role as settle & do not seek to meddle with it.

Many of our religious friends hold that what Paul writes here is not a settled principle.

Paul was writing to correct abuses of spiritual gifts in Corinth & what he writes only applies to that narrow context.Their reasoning: “Since spiritual gifts

are not available today, this text does not apply.”

BUT, Paul applies this truth to “all the churches of the saints.”

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The principle of male spiritual leadership is as old as man himself.

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“I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor” (1 Tm 2:12-14, ESV).

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DO WE HAVE PRECIOUS, SETTLED WOMEN IN THIS CONGREGATION?

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A SILENT WOMAN

Vv 34-35

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“The women should keep silent in the church. For they are not permitted to speak. . . . It is shameful for a woman to speak in church” (vv 34-35, ESV).

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“The women should keep silent in the church. For they are not permitted to speak. . . . It is shameful for a woman to speak in church” (vv 34-35, ESV).

What does it mean for the women to keep silent in the church?

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“The women should keep silent in the church. For they are not permitted to speak. . . . It is shameful for a woman to speak in church” (vv 34-35, ESV).

What does it mean for the women to keep silent in the church?

Are they permitted to sing?

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“The women should keep silent in the church. For they are not permitted to speak. . . . It is shameful for a woman to speak in church” (vv 34-35, ESV).

What does it mean for the women to keep silent in the church?

Are they permitted to sing?

Are they permitted to confess their faith?

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“The women should keep silent in the church. For they are not permitted to speak. . . . It is shameful for a woman to speak in church” (vv 34-35, ESV).

What does it mean for the women to keep silent in the church?

Are they permitted to sing?

Are they permitted to confess their faith? Sin?

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“The women should keep silent in the church. For they are not permitted to speak. . . . It is shameful for a woman to speak in church” (vv 34-35, ESV).

What does it mean for the women to keep silent in the church?

Are they permitted to sing?

Are they permitted to confess their faith? Sin?

May she correct her child during an assembly?

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“The women should keep silent in the church. For they are not permitted to speak. . . . It is shameful for a woman to speak in church” (vv 34-35, ESV).

What does it mean for the women to keep silent in the church?

Are they permitted to sing?

Are they permitted to confess their faith? Sin?

May she correct her child during an assembly?

May she say something during the announcements?

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“The women should keep silent in the church. For they are not permitted to speak. . . . It is shameful for a woman to speak in church” (vv 34-35, ESV).

What does it mean for the women to keep silent in the church?

Are they permitted to sing?

Are they permitted to confess their faith? Sin?

May she correct her child during an assembly?

May she say something during the announcements? May she speak up in Bible class?

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Paul speaks both specifically & pointedly in this text.

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Paul speaks both specifically & pointedly in this text.

The term “silent” means to utter not a sound!

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Paul speaks both specifically & pointedly in this text.

The term “silent” means to utter not a sound!

“They kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen” (Lk 9:36, ESV).

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Paul speaks both specifically & pointedly in this text.

The term “silent” means to utter not a sound!

“They kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen” (Lk 9:36, ESV).“Those who were in front rebuked

him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, „Son of David, have mercy on me!‟” (Lk 18:39, ESV).

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Paul speaks both specifically & pointedly in this text.

The term “silent” means to utter not a sound!

“They kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen” (Lk 9:36, ESV).“Those who were in front rebuked

him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, „Son of David, have mercy on me!‟” (Lk 18:39, ESV).The Gr term basically means “SHUT

UP!”

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Paul speaks both specifically & pointedly in this text.

The term “silent” means to utter not a sound!

“They kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen” (Lk 9:36, ESV).“Those who were in front rebuked

him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, „Son of David, have mercy on me!‟” (Lk 18:39, ESV).The Gr term basically means “SHUT

UP!” Paul also said that women are not

permitted to speak.

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Paul speaks both specifically & pointedly in this text.

The term “silent” means to utter not a sound!

“They kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen” (Lk 9:36, ESV).“Those who were in front rebuked

him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, „Son of David, have mercy on me!‟” (Lk 18:39, ESV).The Gr term basically means “SHUT

UP!” Paul also said that women are not

permitted to speak. The Gr word means to open your mouth & make a sound.

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Paul speaks both specifically & pointedly in this text.

The term “silent” means to utter not a sound!

“They kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen” (Lk 9:36, ESV).“Those who were in front rebuked

him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, „Son of David, have mercy on me!‟” (Lk 18:39, ESV).The Gr term basically means “SHUT

UP!” Paul also said that women are not

permitted to speak. The Gr word means to open your mouth & make a sound.

If we simply look at these words, women cannot make a single sound in the assembly!

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But, Paul also speaks specifically in this text.

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But, Paul also speaks specifically in this text.

You cannot take any words at face value.

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But, Paul also speaks specifically in this text.

You cannot take any words at face value. “R-E-A-D.”

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But, Paul also speaks specifically in this text.

You cannot take any words at face value. “R-E-A-D.” You have to check the context!

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But, Paul also speaks specifically in this text.

You cannot take any words at face value. “R-E-A-D.” You have to check the context!

Let's take a look at this context.

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The same prohibition is given against tongue speakers.

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The same prohibition is given against tongue speakers.

“If there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God” (v 28, ESV).

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The same prohibition is given against tongue speakers.

“If there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God” (v 28, ESV).

They didn't have to keep total silence in the assembly—they just couldn't speak in tongues.

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The same prohibition is given against tongue speakers.

“If there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God” (v 28, ESV).

They didn't have to keep total silence in the assembly—they just couldn't speak in tongues.

It becomes clear what Paul means by “speak” & “keep silent” in vv 29-31.

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“Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. If a revelation is made to another sitting there, let the first be silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and be encouraged” (vv 29-31, ESV).

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The same prohibition is given against tongue speakers.

“If there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God” (v 28, ESV).

They didn't have to keep total silence in the assembly—they just couldn't speak in tongues.

It becomes clear what Paul means by “speak” & “keep silent” in vv 29-31.

Paul envisions one prophet speaking while the others remain quiet.

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The same prohibition is given against tongue speakers.

“If there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God” (v 28, ESV).

They didn't have to keep total silence in the assembly—they just couldn't speak in tongues.

It becomes clear what Paul means by “speak” & “keep silent” in vv 29-31.

Paul envisions one prophet speaking while the others remain quiet.

“Speaking” thus involves address the congregation with divine authority.

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The same prohibition is given against tongue speakers.

“If there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God” (v 28, ESV).

They didn't have to keep total silence in the assembly—they just couldn't speak in tongues.

It becomes clear what Paul means by “speak” & “keep silent” in vv 29-31.

Paul envisions one prophet speaking while the others remain quiet.

“Speaking” thus involves address the congregation with divine authority.

In this context, “speak” is synonymous with “teach.”

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MAY WE ALWAYS HAVE PRECIOUS, SILENT WOMEN IN THIS CONGREGATION!

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A SUBMISSIVE WOMAN

V 34

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“They are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission” (v 34, ESV).

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“They are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission” (v 34, ESV).

Submission is generally regarded quite negatively.

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“They are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission” (v 34, ESV).

Submission is generally regarded quite negatively.

“He went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them” (Lk 2:51, ESV).

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“They are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission” (v 34, ESV).

Submission is generally regarded quite negatively.

“He went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them” (Lk 2:51, ESV).

If the Creator of the Universe was submissive, how can being a woman's being submissive be demeaning?

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“They are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission” (v 34, ESV).

Submission is generally regarded quite negatively.

“He went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them” (Lk 2:51, ESV).

If the Creator of the Universe was submissive, how can being a woman's being submissive be demeaning?

This text does not tell women to submit to men.

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“They are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission” (v 34, ESV).

Submission is generally regarded quite negatively.

“He went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them” (Lk 2:51, ESV).

If the Creator of the Universe was submissive, how can being a woman's being submissive be demeaning?

This text does not tell women to submit to men.

Paul likely intends for us to get that from the context.

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“They are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission” (v 34, ESV).

Submission is generally regarded quite negatively.

“He went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them” (Lk 2:51, ESV).

If the Creator of the Universe was submissive, how can being a woman's being submissive be demeaning?

This text does not tell women to submit to men.

Paul likely intends for us to get that from the context.

But, Paul could have something larger in view here: Precious women submit to the Word of God.

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No precious woman ever submits—in the assembly or in the home—to a MAN.

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No precious woman ever submits—in the assembly or in the home—to a MAN.

She submits to GOD!

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No precious woman ever submits—in the assembly or in the home—to a MAN.

She submits to GOD!

When a precious woman honors her husbands, she submits to God.

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No precious woman ever submits—in the assembly or in the home—to a MAN.

She submits to GOD!

When a precious woman honors her husbands, she submits to God.

When a precious woman remains silent in the assembly, she submits to God.

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DO WE HAVE PRECIOUS, SUBMISSIVE WOMEN IN THIS CONGREGATION?

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A SCRIPTURAL WOMAN

V 34c

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“They are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says.”

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THERE IS NOT A TEXT IN THE OT THAT TELLS WOMEN TO BE IN SUBMISSION!

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Paul likely alludes to Gn 3:16.

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Paul likely alludes to Gn 3:16: “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you” (ESV).

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Paul likely alludes to Gn 3:16: “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you” (ESV).

Paul may allude to Gn 2, where woman is made from & for man.

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Paul likely alludes to Gn 3:16: “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you” (ESV).

Paul may allude to Gn 2, where woman is made from & for man.

Paul may also allude to the fact that Israelite leaders were male.

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Paul likely alludes to Gn 3:16: “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you” (ESV).

Paul may allude to Gn 2, where woman is made from & for man.

Paul may also allude to the fact that Israelite leaders were male.

It doesn‟t matter to what specific text Paul alludes, for the truth runs throughout the entire OT.

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The principle of male spiritual leadership is not a new principle.

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The principle of male spiritual leadership is not a new principle.

The truth is as old as man himself.

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The principle of male spiritual leadership is not a new principle.

The truth is as old as man himself; Paul applies it back to the Creation & the Fall (1 Tm 2).

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The principle of male spiritual leadership is not a new principle.

The truth is as old as man himself; Paul applies it back to the Creation & the Fall (1 Tm 2).

The controversy isn‟t new either!

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The principle of male spiritual leadership is not a new principle.

The truth is as old as man himself; Paul applies it back to the Creation & the Fall (1 Tm 2).

The controversy isn‟t new either!

American Christian Review (1886): The issue appeared in its columns “often as once a month, if not more frequently.”

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The principle of male spiritual leadership is not a new principle.

The truth is as old as man himself; Paul applies it back to the Creation & the Fall (1 Tm 2).

The controversy isn‟t new either!

American Christian Review (1886): The issue appeared in its columns “often as once a month, if not more frequently.”David Lipscomb (1894): Complained

that his office had recently received “not less than twenty queries on the subject of women preaching in public.”

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The principle of male spiritual leadership is not a new principle.

The truth is as old as man himself; Paul applies it back to the Creation & the Fall (1 Tm 2).

The controversy isn‟t new either!

American Christian Review (1886): The issue appeared in its columns “often as once a month, if not more frequently.”David Lipscomb (1894): Complained

that his office had recently received “not less than twenty queries on the subject of women preaching in public.”

Paul speaks of the truth of Scripture.

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The principle of male spiritual leadership is not a new principle.

The truth is as old as man himself; Paul applies it back to the Creation & the Fall (1 Tm 2).

The controversy isn‟t new either!

American Christian Review (1886): The issue appeared in its columns “often as once a month, if not more frequently.”David Lipscomb (1894): Complained

that his office had recently received “not less than twenty queries on the subject of women preaching in public.”

Paul speaks of the truth of Scripture.

If I‟m faithful to God, I can‟t determine what role I give women in the assembly.

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Scripture cannot be set aside.

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Scripture cannot be set aside.

“Scripture cannot be broken” (Jn 10:35, ESV).

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Scripture cannot be set aside.

“Scripture cannot be broken” (Jn 10:35, ESV).

All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever” (1 Pt 1:24-25, ESV).

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DO WE HAVE PRECIOUS, SCRIPTURAL WOMEN IN THIS CONGREGATION?

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A STUDIOUS WOMAN

V 35

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“If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home” (v 35, ESV).

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WHAT IF A WOMAN ISN’T MARRIED?

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Gr doesn‟t have separate words for husband & man.

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Gr doesn‟t have separate words for husband & man.

Context must determine if one references a husband or a man.

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Gr doesn‟t have separate words for husband & man.

Context must determine if one references a husband or a man. Here, the context doesn‟t help much.

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Gr doesn‟t have separate words for husband & man.

Context must determine if one references a husband or a man. Here, the context doesn‟t help much.

We could translate this: “Let them ask their own men at home.”

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Gr doesn‟t have separate words for husband & man.

Context must determine if one references a husband or a man. Here, the context doesn‟t help much.

We could translate this: “Let them ask their own men at home.”

Thus, a young, unmarried girl could ask counsel from her father or brother(s).

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Gr doesn‟t have separate words for husband & man.

Context must determine if one references a husband or a man. Here, the context doesn‟t help much.

We could translate this: “Let them ask their own men at home.”

Thus, a young, unmarried girl could ask counsel from her father or brother(s).A widowed woman could seek counsel

from her son(s), son(s)-in-law, brother(s), etc.

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Paul says that women might desire to learn something.

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Paul says that women might desire to learn something.

In Paul‟s day, that was an AMAZINGstatement!

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Paul says that women might desire to learn something.

In Paul‟s day, that was an AMAZINGstatement!

Women were largely considered too stupid to learn.

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Paul says that women might desire to learn something.

In Paul‟s day, that was an AMAZINGstatement!

Women were largely considered too stupid to learn.One rabbi: “Let the words of the Law

be burned rather than committed to a woman.”

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Paul says that women might desire to learn something.

In Paul‟s day, that was an AMAZINGstatement!

Women were largely considered too stupid to learn.One rabbi: “Let the words of the Law

be burned rather than committed to a woman.”

But, Paul elevates women & says that they can learn.

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DO WE HAVE PRECIOUS WOMEN WHO WANT TO LEARN?

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Precious women have long desired to learn.

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Precious women have long desired to learn.

When Mary recognized Jesus after his resurrection, “she turned and said to him in Aramaic, „Rabboni!‟ (which means Teacher)” (Jn 20:16, ESV).

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Precious women have long desired to learn.

When Mary recognized Jesus after his resurrection, “she turned and said to him in Aramaic, „Rabboni!‟ (which means Teacher)” (Jn 20:16, ESV).

“One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple good, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul” (Acts 16:14, ESV).

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SISTERS, DO YOU DESIRE TO LEARN?

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But, Paul says that if women want to learn something, they need to ask their husbands/men at home.

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But, Paul says that if women want to learn something, they need to ask their husbands/men at home.

Does that make it wrong for a woman to ask a question in Bible class?

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But, Paul says that if women want to learn something, they need to ask their husbands/men at home.

Does that make it wrong for a woman to ask a question in Bible class?

Those who say, “Yes,” overlook the cultural context.

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Many of the Corinthian Christians were former pagans & the worship of Apollo was big in Corinth.

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Many of the Corinthian Christians were former pagans & the worship of Apollo was big in Corinth.

The Corinthians, therefore, likely saw prophesying in their assemblies like the prophesying at Delphi.

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Many of the Corinthian Christians were former pagans & the worship of Apollo was big in Corinth.

The Corinthians, therefore, likely saw prophesying in their assemblies like the prophesying at Delphi.

The women were likely interrupting the prophets to ask irrelevant questions.

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Many of the Corinthian Christians were former pagans & the worship of Apollo was big in Corinth.

The Corinthians, therefore, likely saw prophesying in their assemblies like the prophesying at Delphi.

The women were likely interrupting the prophets to ask irrelevant questions.Paul says that‟s out of place in the

assembly.

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Woman

Many of the Corinthian Christians were former pagans & the worship of Apollo was big in Corinth.

The Corinthians, therefore, likely saw prophesying in their assemblies like the prophesying at Delphi.

The women were likely interrupting the prophets to ask irrelevant questions.Paul says that‟s out of place in the

assembly.

The cultural context has to do with women speaking out in the worship assembly, not Bible class, & seeking personal answers from God.

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BUT, THE PRINCIPLE OF A WOMAN’S DESIRING TO LEARN STILL STANDS!

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ARE YOU A PRECIOUS, STUDIOUS WOMAN?

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DO YOU NEED TO BECOME A STUDIOUS WOMAN OR MAN?