Myth, 70

 ~ The Bible Teaches Women Cannot Lead ~

Introduction  ~  This area of doctrine has various interpretations by individuals and by denominations.  This author believes that all Scripture is inspired and to be obeyed.  However, that does not mean those with differing interpretations shouldn’t enjoy great Christian fellowship with one another. 

Key Passage  ~  The Apostle Paul gave clear instructions: “I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man” (1 Timothy 2:12a).

Key Things To Note  ~  This is a very clear statement.  Look at what the statement does not say: “I do not permit a woman to be an elder” or any other such narrow limitation.  No it says “to teach or to have authority” which is very broad in scope. 

Paul’s Explanation  ~  In this passage the Spirit of God spoke through Paul with the reasoning behind this command.  “I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.  For Adam was formed first, then Eve.  And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression” (1 Timothy 2:12-14). 

Ministry Implications  ~  For those who believe the Word of God to be truth this passage has serious implications regarding how we “do church.” 

Reference  ~  For those who struggle with this teaching it may be helpful to read an earlier post in this series entitled, “Myth, 67: The Bible Teaches Man’s Superiority Over Women.”

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Fear God, 196

 ~ Witnessing To Others Should Be With A Fear of God ~

God does not want His children living in fear.  “Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:2-3).  However, God does want His children to have a proper respect and reverence for Him.  We are told in many places in Scripture to “fear God.”  

This Week’s Passage  ~  “And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?  But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed.  ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.’  But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.  For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil” (1 Peter 3:13-17).

Fearing God Results in Salvation  ~  “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31).  “A wise person fears and departs from evil, but a fool rages and is self-confident” (Proverbs 14:16).  This does not mean the Christian is to live a fearful life—but a life which reverences God and seeks to do His will. 

Fearing God Results in Fearlessness  ~  “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1).  The answer is: only God.  With the gift of salvation comes responsibility.

Fearing God Results in Witnessing  ~  “Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul” (Psalm 66:16). 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Bible Answer, 78

 ~ Did You Get It Right? ~

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question:  Where was the first recorded cemetery?

answer:  Mamre (Hebron) in Canaan

“And Ephron answered Abraham, saying to him, ‘My lord, listen to me; the land is worth four hundred shekels of silver.  What is that between you and me?  So bury your dead.’  And Abraham listened to Ephron; and Abraham weighed out the silver for Ephron which he had named in the hearing of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, currency of the merchants.  So the field of Ephron which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field and the cave which was in it, and all the trees that were in the field, which were within all the surrounding borders, were deeded to Abraham as a possession in the presence of the sons of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.  And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah, before Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan.  So the field and the cave that is in it were deeded to Abraham by the sons of Heth as property for a burial place” (Genesis 23:14-20).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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