WWPF to allow women preachers - Page 24

Sept5SavedTeen · #**231** 01-16-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Probably the same as Peter when he said in Acts 2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And
sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

Whatever we want it to mean!

A holy kind of anger stirs up in me, sister, when a response like that comes forth from a Scripture. Just because a Scripture is difficult to understand doesn't mean that we can shrug it off and say, "Well, hey, this one is tough to understand too..." I mean, why don't I throw out other questions and Scriptures like "What about Cain's wife?" everytime a Scripture comes to me that is difficult.

I believe we should seek understanding on what it means for a woman to keep silent, and I would understand that as a woman not teaching or having authority over the men in the church. As for Acts 2:44-45 I would look at the concept of "all things being held in common" and I would also consider the economically hard times the church in Jerusalem was in during it's early years (I believe there was also a drought during that time, but I could be wrong).

I love you in the LORD, Sis. Alvear, but I just disagreed with that comment. May the LORD bless you richly!

-Bro. Alex

Sept5SavedTeen · #**232** 01-16-2009, 10:06 AM

I also just want to point out of course, that my interpretations of the two Scriptures above that were in question are up for further learning, for me. I don't consider myself to know the full depth of either Scripture, and I could be wrong (as I have been about many things in the past).

-Bro. Alex

Sister Alvear · #**233** 01-16-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sept5SavedTeen

A holy kind of anger stirs up in me, sister, when a response like that comes forth from a Scripture. Just because a Scripture is difficult to understand doesn't mean that we can shrug it off and say, "Well, hey, this one is tough to understand too..." I mean, why don't I throw out other questions and Scriptures like "What about Cain's wife?" everytime a Scripture comes to me that is difficult.

I believe we should seek understanding on what it means for a woman to keep silent, and I would understand that as a woman not teaching or having authority over the men in the church. As for Acts 2:44-45 I would look at the concept of "all things being held in common" and I would also consider the economically hard times the church in Jerusalem was in during it's early years (I believe there was also a drought during that time, but I could be wrong).

I love you in the LORD, Sis. Alvear, but I just disagreed with that comment. May the LORD bless you richly!

-Bro. Alex

I think really we are saying the same thing...some things we do not understand mostly because of culture difference back then and now.

Brother Alex...I feel that no godly woman would ever want to rule over a man...I have worked in His fields many years and met many godly women...not one has ever expressed to me that she wanted to rule over a man...

LadyRev · #**234** 01-16-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sept5SavedTeen

I also just want to point out of course, that my interpretations of the two Scriptures above that were in question are up for further learning, for me. I don't consider myself to know the full depth of either Scripture, and I could be wrong (as I have been about many things in the past).

-Bro. Alex

I'm impressed with your attitude. Very refreshing.

Trouvere · #**235** 01-17-2009, 01:42 AM

No woman wants to preach to a bunch of meanies. If someone doesn't want you too bad Jesus does and He will take you where He can use you the most and best.
Women are called by
God not man.

pkdad · #**236** 01-19-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Brown

Found this when reading the Apostolic Contender Blog. GR had asked some specific questions, and this one was answered.

3.) Will the WPF accept women Pastors?

3. Yes

The question should be...does the Word of God accept women Pastors?

RandyWayne · #**237** 01-19-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pkdad

The question should be...does the Word of God accept women Pastors?

And the answer is yes.

Sister Alvear · #**238** 01-20-2009, 06:48 AM

If he calls I would say he accepts them!
He called me to be a missionary....Acts 8 lets us know that men and women went everywhere preaching...the HG gives s power to be a witness to any one anywhere...

By saying that I am not saying God calls some woman to tell a man to shut up...or have that tone....however HE does use His Handmaidens...

Trouvere · #**239** 01-20-2009, 02:29 PM

Jesus does what He wants as its His kingdom. It amazes me how much is preached and held to that is not even Jesus' idea and people think He backs them up even when they are contentious about it. I have heard some of the silliest things come over pulpits and those saying them actually thought that Jesus backed their ideas

Sept5SavedTeen · #**240** 01-20-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

If he calls I would say he accepts them!
He called me to be a missionary....Acts 8 lets us know that men and women went everywhere preaching...the HG gives s power to be a witness to any one anywhere...

By saying that I am not saying God calls some woman to tell a man to shut up...or have that tone....however HE does use His Handmaidens...

The word "preaching" is used in different ways. There are several words in Greek for our translation of "preaching." Also, the question would be how could a woman "preach" to men, when she is not given that authority? Women can speak/"preach" to other women... Perhaps that's what was going on, since the Word can not be in contradiction.

-Bro. Alex