Two Major Viewpoints of Biblical Gender Roles

Complementarian—women complement, not compete with men

Egalitarian—women equal to men in all ways and roles

Seven Key Scriptures for the Role of Women in the Church

Genesis 3:16, authority in the marriage relationship

Romans 16:1-2, authority of women in church

1 Corinthians 11:2-16, maturity in relationships and worship

1 Corinthians 14:33-35, does not appear to be authoritative

Galatians 3:28, an appeal to Christian unity

1 Timothy 2:11-15, instructions for peace in worship

1 Timothy 3:1-13, offices in the local church

Five “A” Insights from 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Attire and actions of women in public worship (9-10)

Attitude of women as learners in the church (11)

Authority in the church (12)

Argument from Creation (13-15)