Women in Ministry-Bible Passages

In this series regarding the role of Women in Ministry (specifically if women can evangelize, preach, teach in the pulpit, and teach men), we will be looking at not only the ‘controversial’ Bible passages, but other Bible passages specifically talking about women in ministry.

It should be noted that most individuals that have a Complementarian perspective regarding the role of women, are not totally against women being involved in various forms of ministry. Most believe women can teach children, some okay with teaching youth, certainly okay teaching women. Some may or may not believe women can lead worship.Most believe women can be missionaries, with specific guidelines.It should be noted that these list of exceptions are not specifically addressed in Scripture, especially the Bible passages that Complementarians use to defend their position.

Here are some of the many Bible Verses we will be exploring. Note, many of the Bible passages referenced include the Bible verses before and after the passage being explored.

As you can see there are many more Bible verses on the role of Women in Ministry than the few most choose to defend their position regarding women in ministry.

The Bible Verses listed below are related to women not speaking in church. (They are to speak in church with the proper guidelines.)
Women in Ministry-No Speak
1 Corinthians 14:34-35 (1 Corinthians 14:27-35, 40)

The Bible Verses listed below are related to women being either a prophetess or prophesying.
Women in Ministry-Prophecy
Exodus 15:20
Judges 4:4
2 Kings 22:14
Isaiah 8:3
Luke 2:36
Acts 2:17-21
Acts 21:8-9

The Bible Verses listed below are in regard to the over 22 spiritual gifts listed in the Bible.
Women in Ministry-Spiritual Gifts
1 Peter 4:10
2 Timothy 1:5-7
1 Corinthians 12:4-6
1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 28-31
1 Corinthians 14
Romans 12:4-8
Ephesians 4:11-14

The Bible Verses below are regard to equality in the sense of the Gospel is for everyone. We will be addressing the misuse of this passage of Scripture.
Galatians 3:28 (Galatians 2:25-29)

Reconcile and Ambassadors for Christ
2 Corinthians 5:18-20 is confirming that ALL Christians are called to be ambassadors for Christ and to reconcile individuals to God through the sharing of the Gospel. Men, women, children, all who are born again are to share the Gospel, preach and teach the Gospel.
2 Corinthians 5:18-20
¹⁸ All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; ¹⁹ that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. ²⁰ Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

The Bible Verses below are related to women in the Bible involved in ministry.
Women in Ministry-Examples
Luke 8:1-3
John 20:11-18
Romans 16:1-2
Romans 16:7
Philippians 4:2-3
Colossians 4:15
Acts 18:26 (Acts 18:24-26)

Women in Ministry-Headship
The Bible Verses below are related to Headship/Submission
1 Corinthians 11:3
1 Peter 2:25
I Peter 3:1-7
Titus 2:1-5

The Bible Verses below are related to women teaching, preaching, being elders, deacons. We will be exploring each of these passages of Scripture.
Women in Ministry, 1 Timothy 2:8-15
Women in Ministry, 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Conclusion
1 Timothy 2:12 (1 Timothy 2:8-15)
1 Timothy 3:2 (1 Timothy 3:1-7)
1 Corinthians 11:5 (1 Corinthians 11:1-11)
1 Corinthians 16:19

Women in Ministry Series
Women in Ministry, Introduction-Why the Topic?
Part One-Women in Ministry-Complementarianism, Egalitarianism, And?
Part Two-Women in Ministry-Isorropiaism-HUH??? Balance
Part Three-Women in Ministry-Bible Passages
Part Four-Women in Ministry, Extremism
Part Five-Women in Ministry-No Speak
Part Six-Women in Ministry, Prophecy
Part Seven-Women in Ministry-Spiritual Gifts
Part Eight-Women in Ministry-Examples
Part Nine-Women in Ministry-Headship
Part Ten-Women in Ministry-Calling, Gifting, and Anointing
Part Eleven-Women in Ministry, My Position
Part Twelve-Women in Ministry, 1 Timothy 2:8-15
Part Thirteen-Women in Ministry, 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Conclusion