It is my hope here to encourage people - of both genders - who are aware that they are called for more than the status quo. May each one of you be empowered to fully function in your God-given ministries.
As we begin to read our Holy Bibles for ourselves, there are two New Testament passages - about women - that we all need to study more thoroughly; lest some fall into inactivity.
Before attempting to address this important question, let me say right from the start that I believe and totally agree with 2 TIMOTHY 3:16 which reads, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,….”; while also wholeheartedly agreeing with 2 PETER 1:20-21 which reads, “…..no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”
Another New Testament passage that we should all keep in our hearts when approaching the Holy Bible and learning from its inspired contents, is 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 which says, “Be diligent (or study) to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
With this instruction in mind let us dive in and take a look at the root issue of the Women In Ministry Debate; which is "Can women speak in church?"
Here is a passage of Scripture that I believe is often misunderstood.
