9/5/21
We need to focus on believing God's word over tradition and recognizing the danger of marginalizing others, contrary to Jesus's inclusive message. Scriptures highlight the pitfalls of prioritizing human traditions over God's commands (Mark 7:6-9, Colossians 2:8). While acknowledging differences in roles, such as in worship and leadership contexts (1 Corinthians 11:5, 14:34-36, 1 Timothy 2:11-12), the emphasis remains on unity and equal value in Christ (Galatians 3:28). Both men and women are uniquely created in God's image (Genesis 1:27), and both are empowered by the Holy Spirit for service (Joel 2:28-29). The message asserts that everyone has potential and a place in fulfilling God's purposes, rejecting limitations based on gender. #EqualInChrist
Our goal is to believe what God says more than what tradition says.
If you ever see anyone being Marginalized, it’s not the heart of Jesus.
You can’t marginalize what Jesus maximized!
“Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘This people
honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain
they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.
‘For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of
men - the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things
you do.” He said to them, “All too well you reject the commandment
of God, that you may keep your tradition. (Mark7:6-9 NKJV)
• The tradition of men has become more important than the heart of
God
Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit,
according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of
the world, and not according to Christ. (Colossians 2:8 NKJV)
• Tradition can be just a longstanding opinion
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is
neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
(Galatians 3:28 NIV)
• We are one in Christ, equal, but not the same
• Jesus preaches to all of us as one in Him
Paul writes some absolute truth and some situational instruction.
“But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for that is one and the same as if her
head were shaved”. (1 Corinthians 11:5 NKJV)
Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to
speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. (1 Corinthian 14:34
NIV)
“Wives must not disrupt worship, talking when they should be
listening, asking questions that could more appropriately be asked of
their husbands at home. God’s Book of the law guides our manners
and customs here. Wives have no license to use the time of worship
for unwarranted speaking.” (1 Corinthians 14:34-36 MSG)
• There is a distinction in scripture between a wife and a female leader
o In the home, there are gender guidelines
o In the church, there are gifts to elevate
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. (1 Timothy 2:11-12 KJV)
• Listen, learn, and lead when ready
You can never be 100% at something that you’re not gifted in.
Focus on your strengths for maximum impact.
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he
created them; male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27
NIV)
• You may need a male and a female, together, to truly see the full
image of God
• Helpers have something that the other doesn’t
“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and
daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your
young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and
women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days. (Joel 2:28-29 NIV)
We believe women have a place in leadership in the church.
#InclusiveGospel #RejectTradition #SpiritualEquality #UnityInChrist #EmpoweredByTheSpirit #GodsImageBearer #GenderEquality #FaithOverTradition
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