1 Corinthians 11:16
16But if one is inclined to be contentious, we have no other practice, nor have the churches of God.
Paul is saying that this command and practice is to be obeyed in all the churches, Paul will not argue the issue, it a firm command. Must this command must obeyed even, today? How is it to be obeyed, today?
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Showing posts with label All churches. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
1 Corinthians 14:35, "improper"
1 Corinthians 14:35
For it is improper for a woman to speak in church.
They are to ask their husbands at homes for it is improper for a woman to speak in church. Paul says for a woman to disobey this it would be a "shame, base, and dishonorable" thing. I think part of the shame would be that in not asking her father or husband at home, the woman misses an opportunity for building up her home. Also for her not to look to her husband or father as an authority is to put him to shame. It is definitely a shame for a woman not to build up her home and to fulfill her design as "a helper suitable for him" (Gen 2:18). Or it may just be the fact that speaking represents dishonoring men and therefore is "shameful". Whatever the reason is for it being a "shame" it comes out of the fact that the woman is not obeying the scripture that teaches that a woman are to subject themselves.
For it is improper for a woman to speak in church.
They are to ask their husbands at homes for it is improper for a woman to speak in church. Paul says for a woman to disobey this it would be a "shame, base, and dishonorable" thing. I think part of the shame would be that in not asking her father or husband at home, the woman misses an opportunity for building up her home. Also for her not to look to her husband or father as an authority is to put him to shame. It is definitely a shame for a woman not to build up her home and to fulfill her design as "a helper suitable for him" (Gen 2:18). Or it may just be the fact that speaking represents dishonoring men and therefore is "shameful". Whatever the reason is for it being a "shame" it comes out of the fact that the woman is not obeying the scripture that teaches that a woman are to subject themselves.
1 Corinthians 14:34, "Law"
1 Corinthians 14:34
Just as the Law also says.
Every time the Greek for the word law in this text is used it is used to describe the scriptures and the commands of God. For example, in the same chapter verse 21, "‘In the Law it is written, "By men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers I will speak to this people, and even so they will not listen to me,’ says the Lord." This means that Paul is commanding the women to "subject themselves" because it is the scripture and God that commands it. This is not an option nor is Paul commanding it based on the culture of the time, but instead on the lasting principles of the Word of God.
It is probable that Paul is here referring to Geneses 2 and 3 for these are the same passages referred to in 1 Timothy 2:13, 14.
Just as the Law also says.
Every time the Greek for the word law in this text is used it is used to describe the scriptures and the commands of God. For example, in the same chapter verse 21, "‘In the Law it is written, "By men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers I will speak to this people, and even so they will not listen to me,’ says the Lord." This means that Paul is commanding the women to "subject themselves" because it is the scripture and God that commands it. This is not an option nor is Paul commanding it based on the culture of the time, but instead on the lasting principles of the Word of God.
It is probable that Paul is here referring to Geneses 2 and 3 for these are the same passages referred to in 1 Timothy 2:13, 14.
1 Corinthians 14:34, "churches"
1 Corinthians 14:34
In the churches;
This command, "to be silent", does not just apply only to the Corinthian church or to a specific situation or circumstance, but to all the churches within Christendom. This is also made clear in 1 Corinthian 11 and 2 Timothy 2. To assume that it is only applying to a situation within the church at Corinth and only to the Corinthian church would be a serious error to the facts of this verse and other verses. Paul is clear that this was the custom and command in all the churches, "The women are to keep silent".
Some would say that 1 Corinthians 14 and 2 Timothy 2 only apply to a formal church meeting, however, the early church met in settings that were informal and in small groups. The idea that this does not apply in other church settings such as small groups (or "life groups, "city groups", or any other term) is not a biblical or a historically accurate view of the church. These commands apply anytime the church is assembled together.
In the churches;
This command, "to be silent", does not just apply only to the Corinthian church or to a specific situation or circumstance, but to all the churches within Christendom. This is also made clear in 1 Corinthian 11 and 2 Timothy 2. To assume that it is only applying to a situation within the church at Corinth and only to the Corinthian church would be a serious error to the facts of this verse and other verses. Paul is clear that this was the custom and command in all the churches, "The women are to keep silent".
Some would say that 1 Corinthians 14 and 2 Timothy 2 only apply to a formal church meeting, however, the early church met in settings that were informal and in small groups. The idea that this does not apply in other church settings such as small groups (or "life groups, "city groups", or any other term) is not a biblical or a historically accurate view of the church. These commands apply anytime the church is assembled together.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
1 Timothy 2:8, "in every place"
1 Timothy 2:8
in every place
These commands are not meant for the church in Ephesus alone. This was not based on a situation or circumstance. As in 1 Corinthians 14 these commands were the practice of the church in all of Christendom. This was the custom of the Church everywhere.
in every place
These commands are not meant for the church in Ephesus alone. This was not based on a situation or circumstance. As in 1 Corinthians 14 these commands were the practice of the church in all of Christendom. This was the custom of the Church everywhere.
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