Why Women Can Teach and Preach the Word of God - E-book - ePub

This book provides a list of ten thought provoking, intriguing and legitimate defenses why women can teach and preach the word of God. He who defends the Messenger! 1 Peter 3:15 tells each of us to be ready to give an answer to those that ask of the hope that is in us with gentleness and respect. A defense, an answer must be ready. For many years, scholars, church leaders and some in the public have questioned the role of the woman in the Christian church.
Many have relied upon the statements of the Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 2:12 (KJV) which states, "But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." The reliance upon this statement continues the minimalization of women in our patriarchal society. What is best for the Kingdom of God? What are the actions and words of Jesus Christ? When the Holy Spirit speaks in your heart, what do you hear? Priscilla ministered to the Apostle Paul.
Phoebe bought his letters out of the jail where he was imprisoned. Junia is considered the first female deacon. She was active in the church alongside the Apostle Paul. However, it is his "words" that has limited the role of women, yet the Apostle Paul loved and respected the women of the church.