The Role Of Women In The Church

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and customs that have
arisen after the Bible was written may thus be carefully scrutinized. Such
practices may or may not prove sound after comparison with scripture.
Before we discuss specific issues concerning women in worship, we
should consider principles derived from the relationship of Adam and Eve
as described in Genesis chapter one. The Apostle Paul frequently uses this
passage as a guideline when discussing women and women's issues. Genesis 1
verse 27 states: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God
he created him; male and female he created them.” Most Commentators agree
that man and woman are both equally a reflection of God's image; the word “
man” here is used as a synonym for humanity. Adam and Eve were also given
joint dominion over creation. But the fact that Adam was created before
Eve has significance to Paul and other Old Testament scholars; it
signifies role distinction between the two sexes. The role of the man is
leadership, while ...

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men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without
anger or disputing. I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and
propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,
but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. A
women should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a
woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. For
Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was
the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. But women will be kept
safe through childbirth, if they continue in faith, love and holiness with
propriety.
A woman raised in the U.S. in this ...

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