Christians does the bible forbid?

Question

women preachers,ministers?

kax0116tx,ck out,Joel 2:28 sons and daughters prophesy,John 4 the woman carried the 1st message for Jesus/Romans 16:1Phoebe was a servant and servant in the greek form means minister

my belief is God wanted His people to spread the word regardless gender,He is no respector of persons or races

Answer 1

no. the bible only says that women should not have rule or authority over the man. however, the prophet Joel said that in the last days God will pour his spirit out upon ALL flesh. that means women too.

In the book of Galations, Paul tells us that there is no male or female nor Jew nor Gentile in Jesus christ.

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Answer 2

Since you found Phoebe, you must know the other scriptures that you didn't quote.

Thus the questions does exist, what about Phoebe?

It seems then that Phoebe was allowed to be a minister, or a special ministerial servant? Why?

Then as now, there are times when capable men are not available. Some such places may be remote, that is 'far' from other Christians.

If Phoebe were serving in an area where capable men were unavailable then because she was capable, she would take over the responsibilities that such men usually would have shouldered.

However, when praying for the congregation, or when talking in place of such men, she would have had to wear a headgear to appease God and the angels.

Thus if a mother prays for her children but one of them is a baptized male, she must wear the headgear if the baptized male isn't ready to shoulder such responsibility. She wouldn't pray for the family if the husband is a baptized Christian present and not an invalid.

Answer 3

No, this is a common misconception.

In 1 Corinthians it forbids women from being preachers. That rule is no longer in effect. It was just for that culture and that time. It had a lot to do with Paganism, but I'm not going to get into that.

Since I'm going to be a missionary, I'll probably preach to both men and women. I think God cares more about the people hearing his word rather than what gender I am.

Answer 4

The bible says for a woman to not teach, usurp, over a man. 1st. Timothy 2:12

It also says that in the spiritual, there is no discrimination of sexes. Galatians 3:27,28

Once a person, male or female, has received Christ, it is a command to preach the Gospel. All Christians are supposed to be telling others about God.

The reason Paul was opposed to a woman TEACHING, was because of the angels. Woman was deceived, and still has that ability in her. So, for her to be "covered" is beneficial ( Submitting to her husband, and to The Holy Spirit ). Looking at the word "usurp", we see it means to TAKE authority, even to the point of violence.

Male of female, we must all OBEY the Spirit, by which we are sealed unto the day of redemption...

Answer 5

No.

Paul's prohibitions were due to the social issues of the time, and the role women played in the pagan religions. Paul did not want people thinking the women in the church were like the temple prostitutes of the pagan religions.

However, a Christian is not supposed to give offense, and to many Christians, they see Paul's prohibitions as being absolute, and are therefore easily offended and stumble at the idea of a woman minister heading a congregation.

Paul also uses the argument about Eve being the one who was deceived as another basis to argue against this, but realistically, men can be deceived also. It is, however, more difficult to convince a woman she is deceived than a man.

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Answer 6

Yes. Remember, it isn't the Bible, it is God in His book, His words.
A woman can do many things, and are equal with the man, BUT- the Word of God DOES make a difference in the ROLES. It doesn't mean there is an inequality, not at all. God has set things up according to gender ROLES.
If you look through the Bible, you WILL find examples of women that were used by God in important ways.

Answer 7

NOPE, though it is a precept in many of the christian denominations. One should also note that in many of the gospels and scriptures that were not included in the bible they did speak of female ministers.

A little known statement of the Council of Chalcedon was Canon #15 (1): No woman under 40 years of age is to be ordained a deacon, and then only after close scrutiny.

If one reads the edict and the aspects of a deaconess at the time period, one finds that the duties are little different than what are assigned to a minister---conducting weddings, baptisms, christianings (naming ceremonies), even administering the sacriments.

One should note that many of the laws/views of woman within the church have changed over the centuries. In the early days, some sects didn't want woman priestesses since many of the other pagani traditions it was felt that woman had TOO MUCH power and authority.

Answer 8

The bible does say in several places that women should not teach men or have authority over them. Preachers/pastors/teachers all have authority to teach the word of God and therefore over men. There is an order to the world, God made man first and he is the head of the family and woman should not have authority over him. I beleive the bible very clearly states that women cannot preach in a church because men are present. But women can lead bible studies and teach children.

That is NOT to say that women cannot influence men and guide them on the righteous path.... but that is more instruction about the home and how spouses interract than preaching.

Answer 9

I had a woman preacher marry me and my husband. She was a Baptist preacher. I am quite sure the Lord would be very pleased with a woman sharing His word. I do not know of any verse in the Bible that specifically notes that a woman can not do this. Though I do know that a woman can not become a Catholic Priest, the reason for this I am unaware of. But if you feel the need to become a preacher or a minister, I am sure God put that in your heart for a reason.

Answer 10

No, of course not. Deborah was a judge, and a judge's function was much more important than a minister's.

And before the fundamentalists start quoting scripture about women being subserviant, what about the same books of the bible that condemn eating shellfish? Or pork? Or mixing dairy with meat? If they haul out some obscure scripture to prove their pre-decided bias against women, ask them why don't they do the same in the cooking section of YA and condemn people who are making crab puffs.