• Titus 2:3-5
    the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things— that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
     
  • Genesis 3:16
    To the woman He said:
    "I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception;
    In pain you shall bring forth children;
    Your desire shall be for your husband,
    And he shall rule over you."
     
  • Ephesians 5:21-24
    submitting to one another in the fear of God. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.
     
  • Genesis 2:18
    And the LORD God said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him."
     
  • 1 Timothy 2:11-15
    Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
     
  • Genesis 1:26-28
    Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
     
  • Genesis 2:21-24
    And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. And Adam said:
    “This is now bone of my bones
    And flesh of my flesh;
    She shall be called Woman,
    Because she was taken out of Man.” Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
     
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Resources

The Role of Women

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The role of women, as presented in this discussion, encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities and spiritual significance within the framework of God's plan. Women are portrayed as vital companions and helpers, as seen in the creation of Eve from Adam, designed to complement and complete man as a partner of free will and …


Should Women Work Outside the Home (Titus 2:4-5)?

Bible Questions & Answers

The primary responsibility of all married women should be the home and family, even if they also hold outside jobs. Mothers of young children are especially encouraged to avoid working away from home. Young women should be taught to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, and obedient to their own husbands, so that the word of …


Should the Church Ordain Women as Ministers (I Timothy 2:12)?

Bible Questions & Answers

The role of women, as outlined by the apostle Paul, is rooted in the order of creation and the events of the Fall. Paul teaches in I Timothy 2:12-14 that a woman should not teach or have authority over a man, citing that Adam was formed first, then Eve, and that Eve, being deceived, fell into transgression while Adam's sin was …


Wonderful Women

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

From the first chapter of Genesis to the final verses of Revelation, women are portrayed with significant imagery, sharing the image of God at creation and symbolizing the spiritual bride of Christ at the Second Coming. Women hold a high and holy concept, equal in dignity to men, though their roles are often depicted as wife, …


Men and Women, Hats and Hair

'Ready Answer' by Earl L. Henn

Under God's government, as outlined by the apostle Paul, there is a chain of authority where a woman is subject to her husband, who is subject to Christ, who is subject to God the Father. This principle of subjection to authority is central to the discussion of head coverings. Paul teaches that a woman should wear her hair long …


Does the Bible Prohibit Women From Cutting Their Hair (I Corinthians 11:6)?

Bible Questions & Answers

Women are instructed to care for their long hair, as it is a glory to them and serves as a covering. It should be groomed and styled in a tasteful, attractive manner while maintaining proper modesty. Women should adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, focusing on good works rather than extravagant …


In the Wake of An Unnatural Disaster (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The role of women, as discussed, centers on the assignment of responsibilities and authority by God. God nowhere states or implies that women are inferior to men as His creation. When Eve was created, Adam recognized her as his perfect complement, declaring her bone of his bone and flesh of his flesh, signifying equality. Eve …


Is God a Male Chauvinist?

Article by David F. Maas

In our egalitarian, politically correct society, educators and politicians have attempted to blur what they consider to be stereotypical gender roles. Hollywood has capitalized on this fascination with women and men swapping traditional roles, as seen in movies like G.I. Jane, where a woman excels as an elite Special Forces …



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