Lydia of Thyatira: The foreigner who became the founding member of the Philippian Church
Lydia of Thyatira (Acts 16:14ff), and women like her, were vital and strategic players at the forefront of the expanding Christian mission.
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Wealthy Women in the First-Century Roman World and in the Church
Not all first-century women fit the stereotype of being hidden and housebound. In this discussion I look at how wealthy women were influential and prominent in society and in the church.
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Lydia and the ‘Place of Prayer’ at Philippi
What was the ‘place of prayer’ in Philippi where some women, including Lydia of Thyatira, had assembled (Acts 16:13-15)? Was it a Jewish ‘prayer-house’?
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The Apostolic Ministry of Gospel Women
John the Evangelist chose his words carefully when describing the ministry of certain apostolic women in his Gospel, women such as Mary Magdalene. [500 words]
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15 reasons why I support women in church leadership
There is only one verse in the entire Bible that prohibits a woman from teaching and controlling a man. On the other hand, there are many Bible verses that show godly women who did teach men and exercise authority. Here are 15 such women who are 15 reasons why I support women in church leadership.
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The Propriety of Bible Women with Authority
“The scriptures … offer an impressive number of examples of women exercising social or political authority without raising any questions as to the propriety of that authority.” ~ Gordon Hugenberger
In this post, I list approximately forty Bible women who were queens, leaders, teachers, and prophets, as well as ministry associates of the Apostle Paul.
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 speak in church meetings: women can preach, exhort, exposit Scripture, prophecy, pray, etc.
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Rahab and Lydia: Two Faith-filled Bible Women
Rahab in the Old Testament, and Lydia in the New, are separated by 1000s of years and 1000s of miles, yet there are intriguing similarities between the two women.
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Working Women in the New Testament: Priscilla, Lydia & Phoebe
What does the Bible say about working women? Does God want women to stay out of the workforce and stay at home? What is the position that Complementarians, such as John Piper, take on the subject of work and working women?
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Women Church Leaders in the New Testament
In this article I show that several women in the New Testament were church leaders with the Ephesians 4:11 ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers.
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An Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
Here is some background information about the Roman colony of Philippi, the apostle Paul, and his letter to the Philippian church.
Read MoreMinisters at Philippi: Women and Men – Philippians 4:2-5
Women and men ministered together in the Philippian church. Who were these ministers?
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