Women’s ordination and inclusion as leaders within the early church can be seen clearly when we explore how women participated in Jesus’ ministry, with specific attention to Acts 9:1–2.
KEEP READINGA brief summary of an egalitarian approach to 1 Corinthians 14:34-35.
KEEP READINGA brief summary of an egalitarian approach to 1 Corinthians 11:2-16.
KEEP READINGAdam calling Eve “woman” does not indicate Adam’s authority over her; rather, it is an expression of the similarities that they share, as Adam exclaims “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called woman, for out of man this one was taken” (Gen. 2:23).
KEEP READINGThe creation accounts in Genesis 1–2 are beautiful accounts of the interdependence of man and woman and the unity and partnership that they share.
KEEP READINGIf God’s design for male-female relationships was unity and interdependence, and if hierarchy in relationships came as a result of sin, perhaps we need to reevaluate teachings on male “headship” in marriage today.
KEEP READINGThe book of Galatians reminds us we are called to be free, and to use that freedom to serve in love.
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