Gender Issues 2

This is part two of a series on Gender Issues, showing from Scripture that elders are to be male.

Remember It

1. What is one clear example that shows Galatians 3:28 does not mean an equality of men and women in all roles in the church or life?

Men and women’s roles in entering marriage are different. From the biblical perspective, men are not permitted to marry men, but women can. And vice versa.

2. What two lines of reasoning does Paul give in 2 Timothy 2:12-15 that women should not teach or have authority over men in the church?

He argues from the order of creation (man was created first) and the nature of the fall (woman was deceived, but the man was not).

3. What is the context for equality that Paul speaks about in Galatians 3:28?

Paul deals there with our vertical relationship with God as sons, and heirs of the Abrahamic promise.

Discuss It

1. If you were to rewrite 2 Timothy 2:12-14 to make it “more clear” about limiting women in teaching and authority roles, how would you rewrite it?
2. Why do you think Eve’s being deceived affects the woman’s role limitation in the church?

Apply It

1. Go to the website of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood https://www.cbmw.org and peruse the various pages and resources so that you become familiar with this great resource. Be sure to check out the individuals who comprise council members.
2. Check out a number of good commentaries on the various interpretations of 1 Timothy 2:12-15 and Galatians 3:28.

Digging Deeper

Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood website.