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1 Timothy 2:12

1 Timothy 2:12 in Context (1): Introduction

This 5-part series takes a close look at 1 Timothy 2:12, at what it does and doesn’t say, as well as providing some cultural context. Part 1 looks at the pitfalls of using 1 Timothy 2:12 as a proof text.

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1 Timothy 2:12 in Context (2): Artemis of Ephesus

This article looks at the goddess Artemis and her magnificent temple in ancient Ephesus. Artemis had a huge influence on the Ephesians!

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1 Timothy 2:12 gnosticism

1 Timothy 2:12 in Context (3): The Heresy in Ephesus

Paul’s main purpose for writing First Timothy was to address the heresy in the Ephesian Church, possibly a precursor to Gnosticism.

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1 Timothy 2:12 in Context (4): Phrase by Phrase

In Part 4 we begin looking at 1 Timothy 2:11-15, verse by verse, phrase by phrase.

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Adam and Eve

1 Timothy 2:12 in Context (5): Eve’s Creation and Salvation

Why are Adam and Eve mentioned immediately after Paul’s prohibition in 1 Timothy 2:12? What does Paul mean by salvation and childbirth in 1 Timothy 2:15?

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gender differences and similarities

Gender Obsessions: Emphasizing our Differences or our Similarities?

Some Christians seem determined to emphasise and polarise gender differences. Adam, however, marvelled at the similarities between man and woman.

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Who will roll away the stone?

Who will roll away the stone?

Mary Magdalene and some other women knew a large stone had been rolled in front of the entrance to the tomb where Jesus’ body had been laid. They went to the tomb anyway. [300 words]

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adelphoi brothers and sisters

Equality and Unity in Ministry: 1 Corinthians 12

In this article, I look at Paul’s statements of equality and unity in ministry from 1 Corinthians chapter 12, including his instruction to give more honour to those lacking it.

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A Collection of Articles on the Male Priesthood & Women Ministers

Here are links to several articles that look at arguments related to the idea of a male-only priesthood, arguments that keep women out of church leadership.

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10 ten reasons men should not be pastors church leaders

Ten Reasons Why Men Should Not Be Pastors

According to the late Dr David M. Scholer, a former New Testament professor at Fuller, here are the top ten reasons men should not be ordained as ministers.

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Abigal and Nabal

Abigail: A Bible Woman with Beauty and Brains

Abigail was a smart, strong, prophetic woman who wisely intervened between two rash and angry men.

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Christology

Is Jesus waiting for us?

Christians have been waiting almost 2000 years for Jesus to return to earth. But what if Jesus is waiting for us? Is he waiting for us to bring shalom?

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love 1 Peter worship and prayer

The Priority & the Protection of Love – 1 Peter 4:7-11

Peter ends the second section of his letter with the statement: “The end of all things is near.” The knowledge that the end, consummation, completion of everything is near is a great motivator. It should affect our values, ethics, and behaviour.

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Deuteronomy 24.5 1 Corinthians 7

What do Egalitarian Christian Marriages look like?

If you’re wondering how egalitarian Christian marriages work, reading some of these real-life stories from Christian couples is a great place to start.

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1 Timothy 2:12, Michael Bird

Michael Bird on inconsistent complementarian attitudes to women teachers

Michael Bird notes discrepancies between the ideology and the practice of some complementarians regarding women teaching men.

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do women have rights, Sarah Buber, Mary Kassian

Do women have rights? A reply to Sarah Bubar

This is my response to Sarah Bubar’s poorly reasoned arguments in her 2010 article entitled “Do I have the right to have rights?”

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mysogynist quotes from church fathers

Misogynistic Quotations from Church Fathers and Reformers

Here are some misogynistic quotations from well-known church fathers, theologians and reformers that do not reflect what the Bible says about women.

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1 Peter 4 sin judge

Dead, and Done with Sin – 1 Peter 4:1-6

Some Christians seem to enjoy thinking and speaking about God’s Judgement, other Christians avoid the subject altogether. Both positions are a mistake.

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John Dickson

A Critique of John Dickson’s “Hearing Her Voice”

In his 2012 book “Hearing Her Voice,” scholar and minister John Dickson argues that women can preach, exhort, exposit Scripture, prophecy, pray, etc, in church.

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Do complementarians mean "role" or "rank"

Does “role” mean “rank” in complementarianism?

When some Christians, complementarians, use the word “roles” they seem to mean “rank” or a gender hierarchy.

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women preachers

Gender Roles and Speaking Ministries in the Church

Does the New Testament teach that men and women have different roles in the church Are some ministries too important for women?

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