Can a woman be a deacon or is a woman a deaconess? Just about everyone would say men are deacons and women are deaconess. However, there is no Greek word that translates to deaconess.
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My co-host, whom I call Bobby the Seeker, and I discussed what it means to mourn and the blessing.
Matthew 5:3 ESV
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
My co-host, whom I call Bobby the Seeker, and I discussed being Poor in Spirit.
Matthew 5:3 ESV
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
In a previous article I covered this passage in detail. Here is a summary of that article and previous articles on Women in Ministry. Note: This article is not in regard to women being pastors, elders, deacons, that will
As we look at this controversial passage of Scripture, there is no way in one article that I can address all of the interpretations, arguments, opinions, beliefs, historical/cultural context regarding this passage. There are multitudes of articles, even books,
Before exploring 1 Timothy 2:8-15 passage and other passages that there is strong disagreement. I believe it is important for me to give a disclaimer and full disclosure.
DisclaimerThere are Bible Scholars with decades of training
In this Women in Ministry Series I have as much as possible stayed away from opinions, feelings and looking at this topic in a subjective manner. Instead I have focused on letting Scripture interpret Scripture in an objective manner.
It cannot be avoided. If we are going to talk about women in ministry we need to address the subject of headship. It is going to help us understand the upcoming Bible passages of 1 Timothy 2:8-15, 1 Timothy
There are many examples in the Old Testament of women being used by God. In the New Testament there are several examples of Women in Ministry. We will not be able to cover all of them, but we take
The following are Spiritual Gifts listed in the Bible. Ask yourself based upon Scripture, not the opinion of man, which spiritual gift are women banned from receiving from God.
Before we list the variety of