Bible Discussion Thread

Why can't a woman preach and give me strong verses that day they can't.

Can I marry a lady that is divorced from her husband

Jason,

I don't know of any place in scripture that keeps a woman from preaching. I think both men and women are free to preach the gospel message.

However, even though a woman is free to preach all she wants, she is not allowed to be in a position of authority over the men in the church. In other words, she is not allowed to pastor a church where she would be placed in a position of authority over the men.

Therefore, she cannot teach. A pastor must be both a preacher and a teacher. I would have to take some time in the scripture to give you a more detailed answer but would be more than happy to do so if you wish. If you just want some verses, I can give you those. But if you want an explanation, I would need a little more time.

As for marrying a divorced lady, that is debatable, but not able to answer without knowing the circumstances of her divorce, and I'm not going to ask.

No, Jason. You cannot marry a woman whose lawful husband lives. You will be commiting adultery if you do.

Luke 16:18

It does not pertain to women to teach in a church meeting. They are to keep silence.