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Pt. 5: Were Women Apostles in the New Testament? - Women in Ministry Series

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May 10, 2022
In this thought-provoking discussion, Mary Magdalene, known as 'an apostle to the apostles,' and Junia, recognized by scholars as potentially an apostle, dive into the roles of women in the early church. They explore whether Mary and Junia held significant apostolic authority, contrasting egalitarian and complementarian views. The conversation highlights the theological implications of women's ministry and leadership, backed by scriptural evidence and historical accounts, challenging traditional perspectives on women's roles in church leadership.
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Meaning of Apostle and Junia's Role

  • The word "apostle" in the New Testament has a broad meaning ranging from messenger to a high authority leader.
  • Junia, mentioned in Romans 16:7, was likely a female apostle but probably not of the highest leadership rank like Peter or Paul.
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Greek Phrase Debate on Junia

  • The Greek phrase about Junia can mean either "well known to the apostles" or "well known among the apostles.
  • Linguistic evidence suggests Junia was well known to apostles but not necessarily an apostle herself.
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Bauckham's Rebuttal to Apostleship Argument

  • Richard Bauckham challenges Burr and Wallace's conclusions on Junia’s apostleship.
  • He argues they selectively excluded evidence and misunderstand some of the Greek examples used.
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