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Women in Office In a recent issue of Christian Renewal (Nov. 21, 1983), attention was called to an old article which had appeared in the Grand Rapids Press back in December 2, 1972. The quote points to the length some will go in order to promote "women's lib." What was reported in that article is t
One thing is that it is rather staggering how persistent the advocates of women in office are. There are all sorts of reasons for this, of course, but one conclusion is clear, they will not stop until they accomplish their goal of having women in office. Even though the PCA stands strong in rejectin
A third argument for women in church office is the constant appeal to Galatians 3:28. In their use of this passage those advocating women in office remind us of a dog who has only one bark. The text reads: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor fem
Women in office -- Despite Scriptural teachings The Outlook, March 1981, presented an interesting quotation of an editorial and later response which appeared in KERUX, the paper published by the students of Calvin Seminary. The editorial does not necessarily reflect the thoughts of anyone but the w
Let me answer EM’s difficulty. The verse refers to Eve in the first instance. Eve sinned and as a consequence God declared she would experience sorrow in childbearing (Gen. 3:16). But the Lord also redeems motherhood and so Eve would experience the grace of God in the way of obedience to her God-giv
Many churches which in the past followed this same practice have abandoned it. These same churches today are opening the offices to women. History has shown that allowing women to participate in congregational meetings has led to the opening of the offices to the women, and in fact has been used as
r r r il r r r l'I'l!!I [ l r r pm r \ r rI I i l rl ii r THE PLACE OF WOMEN IN THE CHURCH - Prof. Rebert D. Decker - The whole question of the place Or role of women in the church is very much under discussion these days. This discussion occurs within the larger context
24 She works in a factory, she works in an office, she works as a clerk in the store. 25 She is in control of her life and filled with confidence in her value as a woman independent of her husband; she is secure in her future. 26 She opens her mouth with finesse and in her tongue is the law of phila
When the position for women in office cannot be justified with scripture, it is admitted that passages such as I Timothy 2:11, 12 and 1 Corinthiansl4:34, 35 do in fact prohibit women from holding places of authority in the Church. Yet, though this is admitted, it is maintained that such passages no
Once the shackles of the home have been shaken loose, there is no longer any place into which a woman cannot infiltrate. Admittedly restless and astir with their successes, they have, nevertheless, boldly and confidently strode into every type of business and industry. They have even been catapulted