Ramon Roane

A single man cannot be an elder either nor a husband that does not have any children. How else would he demonstrate that he rules his household well? However, you are correct about sons of God, but that does not pertain to this subject. In fact the term “sons of God” is mention 6 times in the New Testament, but not once in Timothy and Titus. Now, can a woman assume the title of the husband? If so, where is that in the bible? If Christ is the head of the church and the husband the head of the wife, then they would be interchangeable according to your interpretation. This is a reminder that you are responsible for your interpretation, but God is responsible for His word.

You are correct in the gifts that a woman may possess, but the qualifications are very clear in the work of an elder and deacon. Paul instructed the older women to teach the younger women and children. Today, if this was being done how different our society would be. Cheryl , can you give me the scripture that permits the woman to occupy those roles?

The role of women in the church is often referenced to in the Old Testament, by those advocating such. In Romans 15:4 says that the Old Testament is for our learning! The church was not established until Acts 2 and the church is to be governed according to what was written. There is no example of a woman in leadership over men or preaching in the church. If Noah had not followed God’s instructions in the building the ark, it would not be the ark and it would not be recognized by God. Likewise, if we deviate from the instructions given in the New Testament for the church, God does not recognize it, also!