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Scriptural Roles for Women in a Church --Essay

As a Pastor, this class has truly been a blessing to me! There are a few important topics that are pointed out. The

interpretation of God’s Word, the understanding of the covering, Pastors having the desire to seek the heart of Christ, women

are essential to Christ and the Bible is not a book of oppression.
First, the interpretation of God’s word is very important. Often times those who translate the Bible from the Greek omit or

insert a word which completely changes the meaning of the verse. Unfortunately, many people are taught and led away from

the intended truth of the Bible. The subject of women and their ability to speak openly in the church has been misused and

abused. It will take people who are serious about the message of Gospel of Jesus Christ to bring truth to a dying world. Using

the original text is where laymen need to mediate and seek Christ understanding.

Secondly, we need to understand the covering. No human being can cover any other human being regardless of race. Only

Jesus Christ has the ability to cover and protect His people and institutions. Man has tried to inform the body of Christ there

needs to be some other form of shepherding. Romans 3:23 says that Jesus Christ was displayed publicly “as a propitiation in

His blood through faith.” Jesus Christ is the only covering available that will never fail.
Next, Pastors must have a desire to seek the heart of Christ. Too often men and woman of the gospel desire to please man

and also themselves. God says He is a jealous God and have no other god before Him! My personal take is lined up with

God’s desire. Christ needs laymen to preach the Word in season and out of season, neither taking from it nor adding to it. God

is Sovereign and can do what He wants, when He wants.

Note this should continue until all Paragraphs and Points are fulfilled as per Page 1 of the acceptance letter.

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