An interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:12 that joins the dots of 2:11-15
Here is a coherent interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:12 that takes into account surrounding verses as well as documented heresies in the 1st-2nd century church.
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Tag: 1 Timothy 2:12 in Context
1 Timothy 2:12 in Context: Introduction
This five 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 background.
Part 1 look at some of the pitfalls of using 1 Timothy 2:12 as the proof text on the issue of whether women can be leaders and teachers in the church.
1 Timothy 2:12 in Context: Artemis of Ephesus and her Temple
This article takes a quick look 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 in Context: The Heresy in the Ephesian Church
What was Paul’s primary purpose for writing his first letter to Timothy? What was the problem in the Ephesian Church?
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1 Timothy 2:12 in Context: 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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1 Timothy 2:12 in Context: The Creation and Salvation of Women
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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