Post on 17-Jan-2018
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Mike Mazzalongo#12 – “The Role of
Women in Ministry”
Role of Women in Church Ministry
Full Ministry vs. Limited Ministry
Main Arguments
1. Cultural Argument
Main Arguments
1.Cultural Argument2. Phoebe Argument
Main Arguments
1.Cultural Argument2.Phoebe Argument3. Equal Argument
Main Arguments
1.Cultural Argument2.Phoebe Argument3.Equal Argument4. Example Argument
Cultural Argument
Creation Context– Not Cultural Context
Cultural Argument
“The head of the woman is man”“The head of Christ is God”
- I Corinthians 11:3
Cultural Argument
Women “…are to be under obedience, as also says the Law”- I Corinthians 14:34
Cultural Argument
“…the husband is the head of the wife”- Ephesians 5:23
Cultural Argument
“…women are not to teach or usurp authority over the man… for Adam was first formed, then Eve.”- I Timothy 2:12-13
PhoebeA good and trusted servant or messenger.
- Romans 16:1
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea;
Equal Value / Different Roles Assigned
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.- Galatians 3:26
Ministry
1.Ministry of LOVE2.Ministry of TEACHING3.Ministry of MENTORING
Ministry
4.Ministry of SUPPORT5.Ministry of EVANGELISM6.Ministry of HOSPITALITY7.Ministry of SERVICE
Appeal to Women
Accept ministry role with grace and humility
Appeal to Women
Exercise existing opportunities
Appeal to Women
Work out your Salvation