What does the Bible mean about the role of women?

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Funkus

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Any of you converted a whole country recently?

St. Nina Equal to the Apostles and the Enlightener of Georgia (c. 296 – c. 338 or 340) was a woman who preached Christianity in the territory of Caucasian Iberia, of what is now part of Georgia. It resulted in the Christianization of the royal house of Iberia, with the consequent Christianization of Iberia.

Queen Nana, who suffered from a severe illness, had some knowledge of Christianity but had not yet converted to it. Nino, restoring the Queen's health, won to herself disciples from the Queen's attendants, including a Jewish priest and his daughter, Abiathar and Sidonia. Nana also officially converted to Christianity and was baptized by Nino herself
 
Benadam

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The woman at the well possesses hidden qualities of.....well greatness.

Samaria was ruled by a vassal king at the time of her encounter with Jesus. In her (Samaria's) history the current ruler was the sixth king from a foreign land.

The Woman. as Jesus called her, was experiencing a life that paralleled the nation of Samaria. Imagine the depth of her knowledge of life in Samaria. Like the nation like herself. five had passed, one is, and one is yet to come. When he does come he must stay just a short while( he stayed 2 days there) the beast that once was, but now is not is also an eighth king but belongs to the seven and he is going to his destruction.

Anyway, you can see how central her life's experiences are. It could be said that she and Samaria were one in a certain way. That's why Jesus spoke so differently with her and why the encounter nourished Him. She was Samaria and she believed Him. That's why so many with her believed. She was a prophetess looking for the Messiah.
 
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Benadam said:
The woman at the well possesses hidden qualities of.....well greatness.

Samaria was ruled by a vassal king at the time of her encounter with Jesus. In her (Samaria's) history the current ruler was the sixth king from a foreign land.

The Woman. as Jesus called her, was experiencing a life that paralleled the nation of Samaria. Imagine the depth of her knowledge of life in Samaria. Like the nation like herself. five had passed, one is, and one is yet to come. When he does come he must stay just a short while( he stayed 2 days there) the beast that once was, but now is not is also an eighth king but belongs to the seven and he is going to his destruction.

Anyway, you can see how central her life's experiences are. It could be said that she and Samaria were one in a certain way. That's why Jesus spoke so differently with her and why the encounter nourished Him. She was Samaria and she believed Him. That's why so many with her believed. She was a prophetess looking for the Messiah.
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hmmmmmm :unsure:
 
shineyourlight

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We are meant to be in the kitchen to make sandwiches.

And by that, I mean I'm obviously kidding.
 
Benadam

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shineyourlight said:
We are meant to be in the kitchen to make sandwiches.

And by that, I mean I'm obviously kidding.
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Stereo typical roles are like "traditions of men" they help meet the demands of life but the circumstances of life changes and so those traditions May have to as well.
The order that must be retained though is that women receive human life and men support that in any way that they must. This cooperation in multiplying human life is what forms the Matrimonial bond....Matri=mother mony= state that's the source of the bond. Both committed to the maternal environment.

Since our earthly life ends somebody's got to do it.
 
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Benadam said:
Stereo typical roles are like "traditions of men" they help meet the demands of life but the circumstances of life changes and so those traditions May have to as well.
The order that must be retained though is that women receive human life and men support that in any way that they must. This cooperation in multiplying human life is what forms the Matrimonial bond....Matri=mother mony= state that's the source of the bond. Both committed to the maternal environment.

Since our earthly life ends somebody's got to do it.
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From this whole paragraph, the only thing I can decipher is that YOU want a sandwich.

Fine, what sandwich do you want?
 
Dino246

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Wife: "What are you eating?"

Husband: "Mutton, honey!"
 
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i don't want a sandwich i just love the concept of sandwiches, maybe there is one for me out there
 
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ElizabethAdams said:
I have only recently converted, and I’m unsure on what my role as a woman is. I really want to be a good Christian, and as I am now 18, I think I want to take a more active part in my faith. As a woman, am I allowed to teach and spread the faith? It appears that in 1 Timothy 2:12 this is condemned - “I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet”. If I am not permitted to teach, what should I do to ensure I am an obedient believer of God? Is marriage and having a family the best option? Any replies would be greatly appreciated- I’m new to this :D
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Supporting your husband when your married is important. Paul is not commanding it because Jesus said it, he is just advising. If you want to preach the word then go right ahead. You as woman are bound by the same laws as me as a man. Preach when you can, and let god bless you always.
 
Benadam

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I think we were shown the model.
Matt. 28
10 It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Mark 16
But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said
Luke 24
10 It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.

We see the greatest revelation is received by women who in turn tell the Apostles for them to take it to the nations.
 
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A good Christian wife..submits to her husband.....he is the leader....she is to respect her husband.
 
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@ElizabethAdams

Do not let people's contentions about positions titles and offices confuse you. This is all dust before Jesus. People love to call themselves "overseer so and so", "prophet such and such". But it is ultimately God who lays His work upon each person. Ask Him. Simply whatever business or occupation God presses on your heart to do, do. Did God put some work of His on your heart and you believe this in your heart without wavering? Is it to raise a family? Is it to evangelize? Why should people stand in the way? And people standing in the way are unproductive busybodies who don't do the work themselves except churning strife and contention.
 
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