Lydia of Thyatira: 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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by Marg | Nov 30, 2017 | All Posts on Equality, Bible Women, Equality in Ministry, Paul and Women, Women in Ministry | 32
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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Not all first-century women fit the stereotype of being hidden and housebound. Some were wealthy, influential and prominent in society and in the church.
Read Moreby Marg | Apr 14, 2015 | All Posts on Equality, Bible Women, Early Jewish History, Lessons from Philippians | 10
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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There are many Bible verses that show godly women who taught & exercised authority. Here are 15 of them. They are 15 reasons why I support women in church leadership.
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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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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?
Read Moreby Marg | Jul 28, 2010 | All Posts on Equality, Bible Women, Equality in Ministry, Paul and Women, Women in Ministry | 72
In this article, I show that several women in the New Testament functioned with the Ephesians 4:11 ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers.
Read Moreby Marg | May 1, 2010 | Bible Study Notes, Church History, Lessons from Philippians | 9
Here is some background information about the Roman colony of Philippi, the apostle Paul, and his letter to the Philippian church.
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Women and men ministered together in the Philippian church. Who were these ministers?
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