“Let the Women Keep Silent in the Churches”

1. “Let the Women Keep Silent in the Churches” 1 Timothy 2:11-15 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

2. Important Subject • The question of the capacity in which women can serve in the Lord’s church has nothing to do with one’s abilities, talents, ambition, or personal worth in the eyes of God. • It has to do with understanding and abiding within the roles that God has given men and women in His church.

3. 1 Timothy 2

4. 1 Timothy 2 • 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. King James Version

5. 1 Timothy 2 • 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. King James Version • Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. • But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. New American Standard

6. 1 Timothy 2 • 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. King James Version • Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. • But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. New American Standard

7. 1 Timothy 2 • 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. King James Version • Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. • But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. New American Standard

8. 1 Timothy 2 • 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. King James Version • Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. • But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. New American Standard “silence” - HESUCHIA “stillness, tranquility, causing no disturbance to others.”

9. 1 Timothy 2 • 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. King James Version • Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. • But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. New American Standard

10. 1 Timothy 2 • 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. King James Version • Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. • But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. New American Standard

11. 1 Timothy 2 • 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. King James Version • Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. • But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. New American Standard A woman can sing, confess her faith, correct her children, etc., but she is not to assert herself and take on a role of authority or leadership over a man in the assembly of the church.

12. 1 Timothy 2 • For Adam was first formed, then Eve. • And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. • Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety. • The order of creation. • When the woman took the leadership role, she was deceived and was placed under man’s authority (Gen. 3:16). • Women (and men) will find their salvation by abiding in the roles God has given them.

13. 1 Corinthians 14 • Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. • And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. New King James

14. 1 Corinthians 14 • Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. • And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. New King James

15. 1 Corinthians 14 • Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. • And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. New King James

16. 1 Corinthians 14 • Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. • And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. New King James

17. 1 Corinthians 14 • Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. • And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. New King James

18. 1 Corinthians 14 • Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. • And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. New King James

19. Context: Proper Behavior in Worship Service of the Local Church v. 26 – church has come together for worship. vs. 27-28 – if no interpreter is present, tongue speaker is to keep silent in church. vs. 29-30 – if another receives a prophecy, the first is to keep silent. vs. 34-35 – women are not allowed to address the assembly under any circumstances, not even to ask questions.

20. Applications • Can women serve as preachers? No • Can women serve or lead in worship? No • Can women serve as elders and deacons? No

21. Applications • Can women teach other women and children? • Yes, just not in the worship assembly. • Titus 2:3 • Can women speak up in Bible Classes? • Yes, Bible Classes are separate from the worship assembly. • In a Bible Class, the teacher may solicit participation from all who are present, including women. • If a woman does not feel that she can speak in class, she should remain silent, and should not be pressured to participate.

22. Women Play A Very Important Role in the Lord’s Church • There would be no elders or deacons without women (their wives). • Older women are to teach the younger. • Women like Dorcas and Phoebe were very important to local churches. • Women set good examples, help spread the gospel, and encourage others. • Paul mentions several women by name as being good workers and helpers.

23. Women Play A Very Important Role in the Lord’s Church • There would be no elders or deacons without women (their wives). • Older women are to teach the younger. • Women like Dorcas and Phoebe were very important to local churches. • Women set good examples, help spread the gospel, and encourage others. • Paul mentions several women by name as being good workers and helpers. The role of women in the local church is not settled by emotional appeals, denominational practices, changes in society, or the desire to use one’s talents. All roles in the Lord’s church are settled by a “thus saith the Lord” – understanding and accepting what the Bible says to both women and men.