I transferred my credentials from the A/G to the CoG nearly 18 years ago and never have regretted my decision.
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I transferred my credentials from the A/G to the CoG nearly 18 years ago and never have regretted my decision.
I am in favor of women preachers but for modern women who are distant from the frontier life of our ancestors who protected their wives from the dragons of other men, wild animals and the need to be get things done while resting for breast feeding childbirth pregnancy etc it is absurd to think the mans physical strength and lack of fluctuations of such is not useful to wives.
“But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;”
Ephesians 5:24-25 ASV
Perhaps men need to keep other men in check, and certainly physical strength is useful, but I can truthfully say that my husband has never protected me from a dangerous situation.
Also, sometimes the things that protect us have nothing to do with physical strength.
As I mentioned in a previous comment, there were several Bible women who, because of their wisdom, protected or saved men and communities, even the nation of Israel on two occasions.
Moses would have died on several occasions if it hadn’t been for the actions of six courageous women.
The Bible just doesn’t say that protecting people is the responsibility of men. Loving one another also means looking out for one another and protecting one another.
Sounds like a proverbial crossroad
It is so interesting to me that you bring dysfunctional (let’s call ’em non-manly) men and the trans-gender issue. Bishop Terry Wiles just posted a great response to current social changes and I have my own theory as related to the discussion on women in ministry if anyone cares to hear about it
Here’s a good article on the topic too. The idea of Pentecostals tending to think more in the context of Prophethood of all believers instead of Priesthood of all believers is tackled by they author, Wolfgang Vondey, referencing Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns. http://renewaldynamics.com/2011/09/06/women-in-pentecostalism-prophets-or-priests/
Feminism is a mental disorder
More like a politically liberal ideology, but I can understand your frustration.
Stan Wayne its not in the DSM 5 but I do catch your drift. Lol
Extreme versions are lesbianism and Jenner/Kardashianism –
http://www.ibtimes.com/caitlyn-jenner-regrets-transitioning-woman-wants-become-bruce-again-report-2367939
Another great resource is the Junia Project is an online community of women and men advocating for the inclusion of women in leadership in the Christian church and for mutuality in marriage. We believe that when interpreted correctly, the Bible teaches that both men and women are called to serve at all levels of leadership, and that leadership should be based primarily on gifting and not on gender. http://juniaproject.com/
I thought we were discussing theology and ecclesiology as it pertains to women in ministry, Stan Wayne. I don’t follow. Were you referring to a particular article?
Pentecostals have always (since 1896 or 1901 depending on your preference favored the Methodist, Salvation Army view of women preachers based on Joel 2 and Acts 2 with subsequent passages that are debated seen through the lens of Acts 2 –
Guneo is seen as wife primarily – not woman. Wives – not single women (virgins, widows, etc) – have a voluntary complementary relationship with husbands.
Feminism or marital egalitarianism is unknown in the NT
Oh, now I understand the point you wish to make but where is “guneo” coming from? So far as marital egalitarianism in the NT – What about Aquila and Priscilla? How do you see that?
I see Priscilla as more capable than Aquila at bible knowledge accounting for her name coming first (them being childless apparently making her able to be active). And I see Aquila as head of the tiny family accounting for his name listed first at other times.
my parents were similar to the above
I see them as co-laborers – leaning on each other’s strengths and honoring each other in their areas of natural leadership.