Lydia

“But today, such belief has been abolished which has left the comps without a foundation.”

This is so key. Suzanne, just wondering in your research did you run across this book: 1977 George W. Knight III, The NT Teaching on the Role Relationship of Men and Women (Baker)

This book is the forerunner of today’s comp movement. Let’s face it, the days of the old interpretation of the consequences of the fall as virtue for women were over. Too many people knew better. So a new foundation had to be laid in order for men to maintain their authority over women. It was also a backlash to the culture of the time. I have always maintained that today’s comp movement is a result of the culture wars.

Christians do not speak of roles. They speak of gifts, one another’s, humility and love. They are not seeking to be first or have authority over others within the Body like the Gentiles do. They do not redefine words to make them fit their premise. If the Holy Spirit had wanted to communicate “authority” of husband over the wife, there are plenty of other Gk words that are quite clear on communicating authority.

I think all comps should be forced to attend a secret Chinese home church. They are certainly not worried with such silliness. Women teach men and even witness to men at the risk of prison! So Paul would frown on this?