A Fresh Look at Women in Ministry: The Hermeneutical Oddity of 1 Timothy 2:12

by Kip Smith, Cari Nimeth (Editor)

Women are being used by God in the modern-day in unparalleled ways. How do we understand, biblically, what God is doing through women—particularly in light of 1 Timothy 2:12 which requires women to be silent in the churches and not teach or lead men? Further, how is it possible that Acts 2:17-18 gives a prophecy that in the last days, both men and women will “prophesy” while 1 Timothy 2:12 restricts a woman’s teaching and leadership in any mixed-gender group? Is it even possible for a woman to prophesy alongside a man while walking silently behind him?This book is a “non-technical” view, yet supported by scholarly evidence, that refutes the “traditional” view (“complementarian” view) of the role of women in the church. This book will give a fresh look, biblically supported, to understand and interpret what God is doing today—through both men and women. This book is also an encouragement to the many women God is calling into roles typically limited to men. May you be encouraged as you take steps of obedience and listen to the Spirit of God rather than your male brothers in ministry, regardless of how genuine their counsel may be.

148 pages, Paperback

Published July 13, 2020

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely must read for any woman who has felt Yah's calling on her silenced by this verse!