The Reconciliation of 1Timothy 2: 11-15 with Galatians 3:26-29 in the Context of Women in Ministry: An Eschatological Tension

by Timothy Williams

Overview

Galatians 3:26-29 declares that all in Christ are sons of God, implying that women have leadership and authority in the Spirit. 1Timothy 2:11-15, however, limits a woman's authority. This tension cannot be removed because an honest exegesis and interpretaion of 1Timothy 2:11-15 shows that it is based upon a principle of God's truth. The tension between these two texts is an eschatological one. 1Timothy 2:11-15 is based upon the created order of this present age, whereas Galatians 3:26-29 is based upon the spiritual order of the age to come (the age of the Spirit), but we must live in both ages. The more the Church lives in the Spirit, however, the less significant the created order becomes and more it is able to be ordered by Galatians 3:26-29. Whatever view you have on this subject, this book contains a wealth of information, analysis, and insight and makes for a great reference and teaching tool.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781481843416
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	02/15/2013
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.79(d)

About the Author

Tim Williams is a graduate of Regent University, where he earned his masters degree in Biblical Studies, and this book is a revised version of his masters thesis. He is also the author of three other books- "The Spiritual Gifts (Part 1): The Ascension Gifts of Christ and the Functional Gifts of God"; "The Spiritual Gifts (Part 2): The Gifts of the Holy Spirit"; "The Battle to Fulfill your Destiny in God" (with Juanita Folsom). He later earned his masters degree in counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University. His ministry focus is one-on-one counseling that is Christ centered and Holy Spirit directed. He presently lives in Sebring, Florida and works as a clinical therapist.