Bible Discussion Thread

You replied to me recently that I do think that women completed the works of devices mentioned in your posts over the centuries and still do in many churches. Perhaps the early church did not call them deaconesses formally, but the name was eventually given to women who do this type of service. In NT times and in many cultures it is inappropriate for a man to minister in such ways to women. It is doubtful a man would be a mid-wife or doula in NT times, but a women in a church fellowship would do such service. And it was unlikely in NT or in some cultures that a man would tend to a sick women or child, nor dress their wounds, bath them, nor cool and clean for a women taken to bed. So, women in the church took on these roles, and ministered to women and children as helpers and teachers.

You don't get me wrong about the services or works of women's ministry because you can say whatever you want to believe and proclaim women's cultures in their churches anywhere, but there is the only ONE ministry even as the apostles' doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the scriptures of Acts 2:42 KJV [42] And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

1 Corinthians 1:10 KJV

[10] Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Romans 16:17-18 KJVS

[17] Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. [18] For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

Ephesians 4:5 KJV

[5] One Lord, one faith, one baptism, I can see that you couldn't quote the scriptures as it is written because it is your own theological beliefs instead Period

Dear Firmvictara

Yes, we both gave commentary on the Scriptures you wrote in your original post.

We both were giving ideas about the role of women in the church.

Neither of us no ALL the practice in the church at the apostles' time. There most likely are any that Paul does not mention in these letters.

Also, I was just responding to your post with another perspective. Doing so is not divisive.

Both of our perspectives should be weighed against Scripture and the spirit of the writing, not just the letter.

I understand your concern that true doctrine be presented. That I was responding to your commentary about the Scriptures you posted is not departing from sound doctrine. Your commentary on this Scripture is on the same level as mine. I do not think I misrepresented the way women have served within church fellowships. So, I don't think I deserve your chastisement. But for the sake of peace, i welcome your response in the love of Christ.