“For”: Paul will proceed to give two reasons for the above prohibition. Please note that the reasons for the above instruction are not silly or flimsy, and neither are they cultural.

1 Timothy 2:13 “It was Adam who was first created, and then Eve”: This is exactly the same order that is found in Genesis chapter 2, which infers that Genesis 2:1 is. historical trustworthy account that is to be taken literally. God is telling us that the order of Creation is very significant. The woman was created as. help-meet (Genesis 2:18), thus to exercise authority over. man (to act as his master) would be contrary to the order of Creation. Compare with 1 Corinthians 11:8. Please note that while the Law of Moses was nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:14), the instruction in Genesis on this point was not. Jesus noted. similar truth in Matthew 19:3. Eve was not designed to direct, rule, or supervise Adam, but rather to assist him.

Some have tried to argue that Paul's teaching in 1 Timothy 2:11 only applied to that time period and culture, yet Paul appeals to the very beginning that transcends time and culture. In addition, if the teaching in the New Testament concerning the role of women only applied to that time and culture, then are men under no obligations to obey what God says to them? (Ephesians 5:22 ff; 1 Timothy 2:8)

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