Should Women Be Allowed To Preach In Churches? - Dr. Myles Munroe Explains

The question of whether women should be allowed to preach in churches has been a topic of ongoing debate within various religious traditions. The response to this issue will depend on individual beliefs, religious teachings, and cultural context.

If you have been in confusion regarding this topic, here is a clear and deep explanation by Dr. Myles Munroe. We hope that you find it helpful.
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[ailanshangpliang]

The problems arise when instead of simply believing and doing the word; we try to twist and turn the word with our human wisdom till it suits us. See When God tell us we can or can't do something, he doesn't owe us an explanation and He knows better. His wisdom and ways are always higher than ours. Trust and obeying God is better than obeying man of whatever high stature he may be.

[zavdon]

I believe that sometimes people may grab a scripture and take it in directions that Paul may not have intended. Will the Lord judge a woman for sharing His word or proclaiming His Gospel? It's worth noting that the first individuals to receive the message of the resurrection were, in fact, women; this is also documented in the Word (see Matthew 28:1-10 and Luke 24:1-11). And they were directly commisioned by The Lord himself to carry that message to Men. I'm not saying Paul was then in contrast with the Lord. Im saying that we need to remember that when we emphasize the importance of following the Word, we should recognize that this topic isn't as straightforward as we would of liked. Or as some state it to be so cut and dry

Paul himself acknowledged that Aquila and Priscilla, a married couple, played roles in teaching Apollos (see Acts 18:24-26) and referred to both as workers in Christ (Romans 16:3). Did Paul mean women couldn't preach the Gospel to men, or was he referring to women not being the heads, as pastors? Or did he mean not in private? Or did he mean a man who is not a woman's Did he intend to convey that women cannot teach and preach at all, or was his statement specific to a particular situation, the context of which might be lost to us?

Wisdom can be validated by its outcomes. Can a woman lose her salvation by preaching the gospel? Can a man's salvation be invalidated if he accepted Christ through the teachings of a woman? These questions encourage us to delve deeper into the nuances of scripture and context. I know we may not like that scripture might have something that leaves us in a pit of misunderstanding but I think we also need to as in other places use scripture to help us interpret scripture and as for me this one seems to be Paul speaking in contexts that we have unfortunately lost. Not because I dont like what paul said but rather because scripture including Paul himself have said things that dont fit the interpretation that lands us on the spot of Women not being allowed to preach.

God bless you all.

[KamlaWanyeme-oz]

I agree with Jesus, who gave the great commission to ALL.

Most in this chat uphold Paul’s response to a particular group over the command of Jesus.

In the end, salvation should be our focus. Getting as many people into the kingdom of God. Like the Pharisees we are still caught up in legalism and miss the heart of God, “saving and Shepherding souls”. Jesus is still the head of the church. If he needs to use a donkey to lead souls to Himself, He will.

Ask yourself, who have I led to the kingdom of God? Now go forth and win more souls.

[ThomasAntoniusOlsenJr.]

The Word of God proclaims, “A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent” (1 Timothy 2:11–12). In the church, God assigns different roles to men and women. This is a result of the way mankind was created and the way in which sin entered the world (1 Timothy 2:13–14). God, through the apostle Paul, restricts women from serving in roles of teaching and/or having spiritual authority over men. This precludes women from serving as pastors over men, since pastoring definitely includes preaching, teaching publicly, and exercising spiritual authority.

There are many objections to this view of women in pastoral ministry. A common one is that Paul restricts women from teaching because in the first century, women were typically uneducated. However, 1 Timothy 2:11–14 nowhere mentions educational status. If education were a qualification for ministry, then the majority of Jesus’ disciples would not have been qualified. A second common objection is that Paul only restricted the women of Ephesus from teaching men (1 Timothy was written to Timothy, the pastor of the church in Ephesus). Ephesus was known for its temple to Artemis, and women were the authorities in that branch of paganism—therefore, the theory goes, Paul was only reacting against the female-led customs of the Ephesian idolaters, and the church needed to be different. However, the book of 1 Timothy nowhere mentions Artemis, nor does Paul mention the standard practice of Artemis worshipers as a reason for the restrictions in 1 Timothy 2:11–12.

A third objection is that Paul is only referring to husbands and wives, not men and women in general. The Greek words for “woman” and “man” in 1 Timothy 2 could refer to husbands and wives; however, the basic meaning of the words is broader than that. Further, the same Greek words are used in verses 8–10. Are only husbands to lift up holy hands in prayer without anger and disputing (verse 8)? Are only wives to dress modestly, have good deeds, and worship God (verses 9–10)? Of course not. Verses 8–10 clearly refer to all men and women, not just husbands and wives. There is nothing in the context that would indicate a narrowing to husbands and wives in verses 11–14.

Yet another objection to this interpretation of women in pastoral ministry references women in positions of leadership in the Bible, specifically Miriam, Deborah, and Huldah in the Old Testament. It is true that these women were chosen by God for special service to Him and that they stand as models of faith, courage, and, yes, leadership. However, the authority of women in the Old Testament is not relevant to the issue of pastors in the church. The New Testament Epistles present a new paradigm for God’s people—the church, the body of Christ—and that paradigm involves an authority structure unique to the church, not for the nation of Israel or any other Old Testament entity.

Similar arguments are made using Priscilla and Phoebe in the New Testament. In Acts 18, Priscilla and Aquila are presented as faithful ministers for Christ. In verse 18, Priscilla’s name is mentioned first, suggesting to some that she was more prominent in ministry than her husband. (The detail of whose name comes first is probably inconsequential, because in verses 2 and 26 the order is reversed from that of verse 18.) Did Priscilla and her husband teach the gospel of Jesus Christ to Apollos? Yes, in their home they “explained to him the way of God more adequately” (Acts 18:26). Does the Bible ever say that Priscilla pastored a church or taught publicly or became the spiritual leader of a congregation of saints? No. As far as we know, Priscilla was not involved in ministry activity in contradiction to 1 Timothy 2:11–14.

In Romans 16:1, Phoebe is called a “deacon” (or “servant”) in the church and is highly commended by Paul. But, as with Priscilla, there is nothing in Scripture to indicate that Phoebe was a pastor or a teacher of men in the church. “Able to teach” is given as a qualification for elders, but not for deacons (1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:6–9).

The structure of 1 Timothy 2:11–14 makes the reason why women cannot be pastors perfectly clear. Verse 13 begins with “for, ” giving the “cause” of Paul’s statement in verses 11–12. Why should women not teach or have authority over men? Because “Adam was created first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived” (verses 13–14). God created Adam first and then created Eve to be a “helper” for Adam. The order of creation has universal application in the family (Ephesians 5:22–33) and in the church.

The fact that Eve was deceived is also given as a reason for women not serving as pastors or having spiritual authority over men (1 Timothy 2:14). This does not mean that women are gullible or that they are all more easily deceived than men. If all women are more easily deceived, why would they be allowed to teach children (who are easily deceived) and other women (who are supposedly more easily deceived)? The text simply says that women are not to teach men or have spiritual authority over men because Eve was deceived. God has chosen to give men the primary teaching authority in the church.

Many women excel in gifts of hospitality, mercy, teaching, evangelism, and helping/serving. Much of the ministry of the local church depends on women. Women in the church are not restricted from public praying or prophesying (1 Corinthians 11:5), only from having spiritual teaching authority over men. The Bible nowhere restricts women from exercising the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12). Women, just as much as men, are called to minister to others, to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23), and to proclaim the gospel to the lost (Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15).

God has ordained that only men are to serve in positions of spiritual teaching authority in the church. This does not imply men are better teachers or that women are inferior or less intelligent. It is simply the way God designed the church to function. Men are to set the example in spiritual leadership—in their lives and through their words. Women are also to set an example in their lives, but in a different way (1 Peter 3:1-6). Women are encouraged to teach other women (Titus 2:3–5). The Bible also does not restrict women from teaching children. The only activity women are restricted from is teaching or having spiritual authority over men. This bars women from serving as pastors to men. This does not make women less important, by any means; rather, it gives them a ministry focus more in agreement with God’s design.

[njeps]

Our late Brother in Christ, Reinhard Bonnkie, asked in one of his books, if you are drowning in water and almost dying, will you if it's a man or woman saving you? So, as woman i preach to whoever cares to listen to the Gospel of our Lord JESUS CHRIST. Do you think God will send Sisters-in-Christ to hell coz we preached to dying sinners?

[Joseph-o]

Am saddened that we're challenging the spirit led Apostle Paul's teachings on ministry and this shows how soft the church today is.
NO wonder to this day no generation in church history has had Christians accommodating false doctrines than this. It's so sad as we're going into a harder future.
May God keep Preserving his church ⛪ 🙏

[manasseskamau]

I have listened to scores of people trying to justify women Pastors and non have ever proffered biblical solution.

[bettymofokeng]

May the Holy Spirit reveal thise two scriptures clearly to us si that all loopholes are covered
Unmarried women have no one to ask at home, who is their head, these applicable to married women only and if the husband is not a Christian who is the woman gonna ask at home as quiet as she remains in the church

[Alpha]

1st Timothy 2, 11-12
"Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence"

[KFontLab]

Beautiful people in the comment section: Please do not confuse PASTORING WITH PREACHING. Teaching, preaching, evangelizing, discipleship are things that a man or woman can do. Pastoring includes teaching and preaching, but it is something very different.

[chigoziriisaac]

The condition where I see women not allowed to preach is "WHEN THERE IS A GATHERING SPECIFICALLY FOR WORSHIP"

[luckyhatt]

Some say a should not preach ( bring forth) the Word of God, women should be silent, and th try to use that today, faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God, in John 4 the woman at the well was the first Evangelist, she told the men everything Jesus said, that was bringing the Word of God” the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. You can’t stop the woman from bringing forth the Word, it’s too late because a woman brought forth the Word and her name is Mary. When you hear people say women should not bring forth the Word or teach men that’s not what Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17
Agree or disagree I know what the Word of God says to me
Be Blessed

[juanlove]

Hmmmm...




1 Timothy 2:11-14 King James Version

11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

[limerickmaverick]

The Bible verse stated speaks about ''teaching'' not ''preaching''. Preaching you deliver the message but teaching is reaching the depths of understanding. But what if it is a community of unbelievers? and the only believer is a female who wants to win souls unto Christ? And is persecutory area so she can't get help from any other male believer because it has to be secret?

[AlexanderRaymondBuabin]

I admire Dr. Munroe and cherish his messages but I disagree with his opinion on this topic. Let us go back to " it is Or else many of us may pick and choose or interpret the Bible to suit us.
(Buabin man)

[wardyrb]

What message is this excerpt from? I'd like to hear the entire thing. And it's sad when we debate over semantics and miss what God is saying to the Church.

[KoketsoMakatu-tjde]

I have followed the late Dr M Monroe, and his teachings brought so much understanding, nonetheless; some the statements he made on this clip are scriptural.

His statement about women being the image of God (2:07 min) is not in line with 1 Corinthians 11:7
[7]For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.


My advise to belivers is to search the scriptures after every message they listen to, in that way you will know whether a preacher/teacher is speaking the truth.

Acts 17:11
[11]These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

[vusimngomezulu]

Which church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to the Bible, Mathew 7;21-23, 1jonh 4:1, Roman's 10:1-3..

[caminandoensuverdad]

Preaching is not pastoring. A woman who preaches is not necessarily a pastor. What the Word of God does not approves for women is pastoral ministry not preaching.

Preaching is allowed to all Christians without exception. And is not only done through a pulpit.

PREACH: to deliver (something, such as a sermon) publicly. (Merriam-Webster)

“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” (2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬)

Pastoring involves the leading of a congregation. Not only teaching or preaching.

[jonathandupont]

Thanks for the message. I just want to tell you by the way, the introduction music is way too loud. God bless you :)