Cheryl Schatz

Frank,
Thanks for sharing that. I do believe that comps miss out on the prophetic meaning of names and their view of marriage as a hierarchy destroys the oneness that was prophesied right from the beginning.

You and Jon Zens are also right in that “Adam” as a name was given to both of them. Eve was “named” woman and she was named “Adam” along with the man who was also named “Adam”.

As far as Genesis 1 goes, I believe that the Hebrew word usage is the language of two people separate but joined together in marriage who are given rulership together. I do believe that Adam’s bride was symbolically taken from his side, but I don’t think that there was a female inside of Adam although of course the side part was made into the female Adam.

I agree with Jon Zens that marriage is a beautiful thing when it reflects Christ’s marriage with the church. The Jesus did for His bride is what Adam should have done for his bride. When comps try to make marriage like Adam’s marriage after the fall, the prophetic figure to Christ disappears and the world’s way steps in.

I think that I heard Jon Zens is writing a book on the issue of women in ministry. I am sure that it will be a good one.