Both of you are quick to accuse me of misuse of Scripture, such as Gal. 3:27-28 and not willing to submit theologians or Church polity in the history of the Church. Yet, what "pet" theologian have all of us quoted from, only to find out that we disagree with on some other issue (like Dr Grudem on 1 Timothy 2:11-12 and the Spiritual gifts)?
Then what do we have except our own private interpretations? I'll take an interpretation supported by a continuity of 1800 years of practice over an 1800's feminist re-interpretation any day. I am not sure I
totally agree with any one person, but this doesn't require that the entirety of the Christian church missed this point for 1800 years, does it? What I am claiming is your interpretation is a
reformulation based on the preferences of a modern society. Your misuse of Galatians 3:28 has also been shown and addressed.
In regards to church polity, what first century church, remotely looks like how we play church today?
In polity, a few. But this isn't simply a first century dilemma for you. It is an 18 century dilemma. Your claim
requires that the church was in error on this matter for nearly the entirety of its existence. Since when was polity decided by the winds of feminism?
What if the Greek word "didaskien" in the present tense can mean "to teach continuously"? Would that change either of your minds in respect to 1 Tim.2:11-12?
Maybe........got anything? Pilgrim showed why your translation was in error already. Oh,
what if worms owned shotguns? I've asked for anything and all you've given is opinion and feelings. I await whatever you have that will be better than this. I also would need to interpret the verse in its proper
context and so that it would remain in harmony with the entirety of Holy Writ. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/BigThumbUp.gif" alt="" />
Finally, when I look back at the posts presented on this issue, I begin to wonder if a legalistic tone runs deep through this whole area. What ever happen to grace?
No. What does run deep here is the desire for truth. We don't wish do worship God according to a cultural truth thermometer, but by Gods word.
Joh 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
"Truth cannot be sacrificed at the altar of a pretended tolerance." Ravi Zacharias
Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
God bless,
william
