Many of Paul’s words often get used to demean women and other minorities, but Paul’s instructions were actually quite progressive for his time—not regressive. It’s important we take the whole Bible into account as well as the culture Paul was in to understand just how extraordinary his message was.

The conversation on women and the church continues all week here on the blog. The picture Alyssa Bradley made that I refer to in my message can be seen more clearly here.

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