Kay

“First of all Paul differentiates. The teahcing restrictions are in the context fo a formal church so that is how i read it. Also the teaching that is presented at home, in studies etc ar not IDENTICAL to that presented in a church. Bible studies are about discussions not 1 person presenting the passage in an expository fashion. Again you are confusing everything in an attept to prove a point, but the reality is, the bible has differentiated such things.”

Mark,
I really, really would appreciate it if you would quote the exact phrases, words or verses in the chapters that show the context to be “a ‘formal’ church.” That would clarify our misunderstanding.

And again, do you believe there is a minimum limit on the number of persons constituting “a formal church” gathering? If so, what is that number?