Can a Woman Be a Pastor? A Biblical Exploration
This five-chapter course examines what the Bible says about women in pastoral leadership by working through the primary texts, their historical context, and the theological principles that underlie them. Rather than starting with conclusions, we begin with the biblical text itself and let the evidence guide our understanding of what Scripture teaches about gifts, offices, leadership, and God's design for the church.
Chapters
The Pastoral Office Defined: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9
The Restriction Examined: 1 Timothy 2:12-15 in Context
1 Timothy 2:12-15
Gifts of the Spirit Versus Office: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and Acts 2:17-18
1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Acts 2:17-18; 1 Corinthians 14:1-5
Women Leaders and Teachers in Scripture: Acts 18:24-26, Romans 16:1-7, and Titus 2:3-5
Acts 18:24-26; Romans 16:1,7; Titus 2:3-5; Judges 4:4-5; Proverbs 31:10-31
Unity in Christ and Functional Roles: Galatians 3:28 and the Whole Counsel
Galatians 3:28; 1 Corinthians 11:3-16; 1 Peter 3:1-7; Ephesians 5:21-33
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