Pt. 13: Everything Women Can and Can't Do According to the Bible: Women in Ministry Series

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Mar 1, 2024

Dive into the debate surrounding women's roles in ministry, focusing on different interpretations like egalitarianism and complementarianism. The discussion challenges traditional views, emphasizing biblical examples such as Abigail's righteous defiance. Explore the balance between home responsibilities and career ambitions, and the dynamics of gender roles in society. The dialogue advocates for a nuanced understanding of scripture while recognizing the strengths and contributions of women in both faith and leadership.

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INSIGHT

Weakness of Egalitarian Arguments

Egalitarian biblical arguments are often weak or flawed.
Many egalitarian claims misuse history, language, and scripture.

ADVICE

Scripture is King in Application

Always let Scripture be the ultimate authority on gender roles.
Avoid using personal experience or cultural bias to override clear biblical teachings.

INSIGHT

Male Headship is Creational

The Bible clearly teaches male headship and female submission in marriage as creational and pre-fall.
This authority structure was present before the fall and is affirmed after it.

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Timestamps
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:16 Why I refused to talk about this for years
0:06:38 What are Egalitarian, Complementarian, and Patriarchal?
0:15:00 I have over 40 hours of teaching on this debate
0:16:57 What you can expect today
0:18:46 What surprised me the most about this research project
0:22:33 The growing tide of egalitarianism
0:26:05 Egalitarians are right but still wrong
0:26:55 Comps and Pats are wrong but still right
0:28:07 This is a secondary/family issue but it’s worth arguing over
0:30:03 We bypass the Bible
0:33:49 Three things you need to believe when you study this issue
0:34:49 THE THREE PILLARS: Solid truths that should not be debated
0:35:26 Pillar #1: Male headship and female submission in marriage
0:47:26 Pillar #2: Elders positions and functions are for men only
1:01:03 Pillar #3: Women’s status as image bearers and sons of God is inviolable
1:26:00 The 3 pillars summarized
1:27:24 The big question: How far should we draw out the application beyond marriage and eldership?
1:35:49 My interpretive methodology of “rules and examples” explained
1:40:12 An example of a good wife rebelling against her husband.
1:44:15 Quick summary of the impact of letting biblical examples help us apply gender rules.
1:47:12 Women in government: Deborah breaks the strongest patriarchal view.
1:52:37 Are women in government some lofty ideal?
1:53:32 Women bosses/employers.
1:56:56 Queens had some authority that men were told to yield to.
1:58:39 Should men have a resistant attitude toward women in positions of authority?
1:59:20 Should women vote?
2:01:28 The Bible is not limiting all women from all authority over all men
2:01:59 Women being “homemakers”
2:11:08 Am I saying there is no application outside marriage and church?
2:12:09 Scripture refutes modern gender values.
2:15:23 We should embrace these gender stereotypes.
2:19:17 Negative stereotypes to reject.
2:21:20 What do we do in our society that kicks against God’s design?
2:23:18 What would I say to a young woman who is looking at family and career options?
2:23:53 SUMMARY of how to apply biblical principles in society, outside of ministry and marriage
2:29:09 What detailed guidelines do we have for women in ministry?
2:29:44 what is an elder/pastor?
2:37:50 What’s wrong with using “pastor” for people who aren’t biblical elders?
2:43:32 What is a deacon?
2:53:22 The two simple principles guiding us regarding women in ministry.
2:55:01 Can women be church ushers?
2:56:23 What about serving in tech and media ministry?
2:56:47 What about being a children’s ministry teacher?
2:57:13 What about food ministry?
2:57:22 What about unofficial teaching moments?
2:59:15 What about women evangelizing men?
3:00:28 What about “stage evangelism” like Greg Laurie?
3:01:46 What about women theologians?
3:06:08 What about being in seminary classes?
3:07:53 A woman theologian who writes a book on theology that men read?
3:12:19 Running a podcast or YouTube channel?
3:17:00 Women’s ministries and weak women
3:18:07 Women prophesying in mixed gathering?
3:22:17 Doing church announcements?
3:22:47 Leading in prayer congregationally?
3:23:48 Any ministry that isn’t to adult men?
3:24:43 When does a boy become a man?
3:30:03 Being a leader and teacher in youth ministry?
3:32:16 Women teaching men and women outside of the church setting?
3:37:09 Teaching in church apart from the Sunday pulpit?
3:41:00 Teaching in church from the Sunday morning pulpit?
3:48:01 Women worship leaders?
3:51:41 Leading ministries to children with men under their authority?
3:53:03 A word for those who want to err on the side of safety
3:54:38 Things I didn’t want to forget to mention
3:54:51 Husbands are not “the priests of their wives”
3:57:11 Are we supposed to restrict women being “influential”?
3:58:01 Women do possess gifts of leadership and teaching
3:58:41 Women don’t need to show an attitude of submission to all men
4:00:47 These rules are NOT based on women being less capable.
4:04:54 Your sense of calling and skills are not enough.
4:05:17 This will protect against woke ideology
4:06:25 CONCLUSIONS: In the end, how far do we extend the boundaries?
4:08:58 If you disagree with me please do this
4:09:54 About that thing I left out that proves me wrong
4:10:22 A warning about egalitarians
4:13:18 It is NOT enough to just believe in biblical gender roles
4:14:36 Our secular culture needs these truths
4:15:28 What would I say to a woman pastor who just realized the truth?
4:18:08 I’m finally done.

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All 13 videos (over 40 hours of teaching) are in this playlist: CLICK HERE
Notes from this video
How to be a husband
On Isaiah 3:12 and whether women leaders are judgment from God: CLICK HERE
My website: https://BibleThinker.org