Male and Female Church Roles, Part 3

The point: Have a handle on the address of 1 Corinthians 11:3 so that you can immediately turn to it if questioned on the divinely instituted hierarchy of male and female roles and relationships.

Martin uses the example of knowing John 3:16, Romans 6:23, and Romans 3:23 to emphasize the importance of having a firm grasp on 1 Corinthians 11:3 for understanding male and female roles.

All right, 1 Corinthians 11, 3. Now, just as you have a handle on John 3, 16, Romans 6, 23, Romans 3, 23, you ought to have a handle on the address of that verse, so that if you're ever questioned on the whole matter of the divinely instituted hierarchy of male and female roles, and relationships, you will be able to turn immediately to 1 Corinthians 11, 3. As Paul is about to deal with a very practical subject, namely the head covering at Corinth, whatever that is or was,

3:44 - 4:23 Read in full sermon

In this part of the sermon: Martin proposes that the passage envisions a synagogue-like setting where men engaged in free debate. He suggests Paul forbids women from using 'questions' as a platform to make…

Martin compares women asking questions in the church to reporters at a President's News Conference who make speeches or express opinions under the guise of asking questions, thereby overturning the President's authority. This illustrates how questions can be used to challenge established authority.

But in asking her questions, she's just like the people, and I think you can relate to this, in the President's News Conference.

47:50 - 47:56 Read in full sermon

The point: Our spirit and conduct should be suitable to our rank; those placed in subjection should not set themselves on a level, nor affect or assume superiority.

Martin uses the analogy of an 18-year-old new convert trying to dominate and instruct the pastor during a question session. This illustrates the 'shameful' feeling that arises when God's order of submission (younger to elder) is overturned, paralleling the shame of a woman overturning male headship.

Those he has placed in subjection to others should not set themselves, on a level, nor affect or assume superiority. The woman was made subject to the man, and she should keep her station, and be content with it. Let me give another parallel. Would it not be shameful if a new convert, age 18, just out of high school, save six months ago, were sitting in this class, and when I opened up for questions, he sought to dominate, and even in his question, be a Sam Donaldson and be my instructor.

54:04 - 54:38 Read in full sermon