Men and Women in the Church
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Dr. Sumner is tackling a tough topic in this book - gender roles within the church, especially where women in leadership is concerned. Mention the topic in most churches and hackles will rise on both sides of the issue. The author of this book has carefully crafted her Biblical arguments with the authority of extensive study and ultimately proposes that, within the body of Christ that is the church, members are not to be classified by their gender but, rather, by the gifts they bring to the group. Should a Christian, gifted as a preacher be relegated to the nursery because of anatomy? By the same token, should a Christian gifted with a heart for service in the kitchen be considered better placed to lead a committee because he is the head of an influential family in the church? Yet this thinking is most often the norm. Christ demonstrated an acceptance of women that was not in tune with the attitudes of His day. For some reason, we have accepted those same unequal standards in direct conflict with the teachings of Christ and His apostles. Your attitude is sure to be challenged by reading this book. 332 pages. ~ Tom
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Egalitarians believe men and women are equal in the eyes of God and, therefore, should be equal in the eyes of men. While recognizing complementary differences in the genders, this group advocates partnership between men and women, believing this was God's intention from the beginning and may now be "restored." Men and women were jointly given dominion over the earth as partners. The fall caused shame and separation between the sexes, including the domination of males over females. Since Christ's redeeming work on the cross, women are now free to be full heirs and partners in the body of Christ. They are called and gifted by God and may even be called and gifted to lead, preach and teach. Supporters of this position have also formed an organization called Christians for Biblical Equality. Several of the many proponents of this position include Douglas Groothuis, Ronald Pierce, Rebecca Merrill Groothuis, Gordon Fee, Linda Belleville, Stanley Grenz, Alvera Mickelsen, and Gilbert Bilezikian.
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Show MoreDr. Sumner is tackling a tough topic in this book - gender roles within the church, especially where women in leadership is concerned. Mention the topic in most churches and hackles will rise on both sides of the issue. The author of this book has carefully crafted her Biblical arguments with the authority of extensive study and ultimately proposes that, within the body of Christ that is the church, members are not to be classified by their gender but, rather, by the gifts they bring to the group. Should a Christian, gifted as a preacher be relegated to the nursery because of anatomy? By the same token, should a Christian gifted with a heart for service in the kitchen be considered better placed to lead a committee because he is the head of an influential family in the church? Yet this thinking is most often the norm. Christ demonstrated an acceptance of women that was not in tune with the attitudes of His day. For some reason, we have accepted those same unequal standards in direct conflict with the teachings of Christ and His apostles. Your attitude is sure to be challenged by reading this book. 332 pages. ~ Tom
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Show MoreEgalitarians believe men and women are equal in the eyes of God and, therefore, should be equal in the eyes of men. While recognizing complementary differences in the genders, this group advocates partnership between men and women, believing this was God's intention from the beginning and may now be "restored." Men and women were jointly given dominion over the earth as partners. The fall caused shame and separation between the sexes, including the domination of males over females. Since Christ's redeeming work on the cross, women are now free to be full heirs and partners in the body of Christ. They are called and gifted by God and may even be called and gifted to lead, preach and teach. Supporters of this position have also formed an organization called Christians for Biblical Equality. Several of the many proponents of this position include Douglas Groothuis, Ronald Pierce, Rebecca Merrill Groothuis, Gordon Fee, Linda Belleville, Stanley Grenz, Alvera Mickelsen, and Gilbert Bilezikian.
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