Can Women Be Leaders in the Church?

[@tulipsandhoney8187]

I'm so thankful for you addressing this, brother, it's imperative that we rely on God's Word and not the popular opinions of society.

[@PoliteLeader]

You are very welcome, Sis. Thank you for the encouraging words. Yes, the Sacred Word must always trump the constantly changing mores of society.

[@theblackpearl3880]

@@PoliteLeader hey Allen, thank you for this video. I've been struggling with this issue for some time. I've messaged you before about a strange pastor called Gino Jennings. And I don't think I needed a video about him anymore. However, there's this woman named Johanna michaelsen, who wrote the book called the Beautiful side of evil. And I listened to her testimonies and videos, and her teachings about the New Age movement and how false doctrines and the Kundalini spirit is injecting itself into Western Christianity. And it helped me to cope with leaving a Pentecostal church that I was attending, and to question Hillsong and Bethel Church and other things such as healing rooms. But she did those conferences over a Pulpit and with lots of Bible references. Not her own pulpit, she has never been a female preacher or pastor of a church as far as I can tell. Is what she did okay for biblical standard? Can you watch her videos and tell me if there's anything wrong with them? She also has videos of her conferences about how children shouldn't be doing Halloween or being entertained by Harry Potter.

[@theblackpearl3880]

@@PoliteLeader kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGSXZ5J7mLCmnpo the beautiful side of evil kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6KUd2xvjLOJmbc testing the spirits

[@kathierouse5306]

@@theblackpearl3880 Sorry, Marlo. But I can't listen to Ms Michaelsen. She was preaching, it's not of God. Even the one with the testimony had the introduction too long with preaching. I am turned off. She's out of line. My spirit feels warning flags going off. I'm so sorry. 😢😪🙏🙏🙏

[@ashqelon7267]

@@kathierouse5306 Joanne Michaelson testimony is 100% valid and it needs to be heard. It is a testimony that has some preachiness but it is not standard or typical. yet anymore there's so much witchcraft going on in churchianity in general, what used to be a landmark case what she did is now pretty much standard witchcraft and most KZbin and pulpits.

[@elizabernardo1379]

"Feminised men and rebellious women" sad but true.

[@matthewstewart2228]

Modern church is soy.. I found it so damaging

[@MichaelTarrenScott]

AMEN.

[@_KendraChristine]

God’s design is always for our good. Our sinful nature is the one that will reject it

[@PoliteLeader]

Very well put, Sis.

[@neo7566]

Boy, read that verse to a feminist and prepare to get roasted.

[@Jesusmyhopeofglory]

But a woman who loves Christ loves all His statues and rejoices in glorifying Him by seeking to keep them.

[@lisasoldierforchrist5745]

This is so true,very sad how proud women have become. Most women these days dont submit to their husbands.

[@lisasoldierforchrist5745]

@@Jesusmyhopeofglory exactly💯

[@Jesusmyhopeofglory]

dusty books equally as tragic is the men who don’t hold up to the direction to love your wives as Christ loves His church.

[@angelbarajas9180]

Revelation 2:20-21

[@andrewcreek3846]

As a good pastor has repeatedly pointed out, the three keys for sound Biblical exegesis are context, context, and context.

[@nilme1983]

Pastor Chris Rosebrough bro

[@andrewcreek3846]

@@nilme1983 Yes!

[@CateOtanes]

I am sad to see that many women from my alma matter which is a Reformed Theological College feel that “they are called to be ministers”. Most of the women I’ve met who are training as ministers always say “God called me to minister His Church” and I say “No He didn’t.”

[@PoliteLeader]

Thank you so much for standing up for biblical truth, my Presbie sister. I'm sure it's not easy.

[@sparkey8065]

Men should fulfill their God given roles don't throw it away for women to have to pick up the void.

[@ginacerda2352]

@@sparkey8065 wow you are hateful towards women. You seriously trying to keep women silent??? If we are called with the anointing you should respect that instead of calling women false prophets

[@waynesolo]

Yep.

[@gch8810]

@@ginacerda2352 Women are not called to preach because they are not supposed to preach.

[@historybuff0393]

If Paul wanted to refer to a particular woman, he would have written "tini gunaiki" "a particular woman." The word "tini" means "a particular," and is not used here. The fact that he uses the word "gunaiki" by itself indicates that he was referring to women in general.

[@sparker8875]

As a woman, grateful to God for His design. Thank you for speaking the truth. Knowing my place of submission is pleasing to the Lord..is a beautiful peace.

[@PoliteLeader]

You're very welcome, S and thank you for your words of wisdom.

[@elvey7836]

Idk why but I don't really like the fact I should be quiet cuz that's not my character iam outgoing loud and loving ,iam fine with the fact I can't teach but..... Being quiet ? And peaceful .... I don't know. I can't help it cuz if my future husband scolds me I'll scold him back iam not his child like dang .....

[@veilbreak5867]

@@elvey7836 3o or so years ago I was in a relationship, he claimed to get saved during our relationship...He was a violent bully, the beatings got more severe and frequent after he was 'saved'! He'd say it was no big deal (beating me up) as he was forgiven as soon as he did it...and that it was me who was hell bound! I got away from him, but was left with resentment towards Jesus, and confusion that lasted decades. I was trying to find God other places, anywhere but through Christ, because of my experience! Praise God that He's softened my heart, and given me discernment and wisdom. I know the man was never 'saved'...his father was the devil (every relationship he's had since has been abusive). A real man wouldn't be controlling you to the degree you feel resentment, there's a difference between being a leader and teacher...to being a thug and bully who manipulates scripture to suit himself. Not having authority to teach scripture doesn't make us 2nd class citizens. We're Gods children, and should be treated with respect and dignity accordingly. Ask God for discernment, so that you know you're not being controlled, but rather loved, cherished and protected :)

[@jacquiclarke7300]

Veil Break wise words Veil 🙂

[@Abraham-bs6bo]

Women have a role and men have a role, it's been always like that but we live in a brainwashed society that tells women to try to be like men

[@elvey7836]

And we also live in an environment where men are abusing their authorities that make women feel worthless causing them to act on by trying to show men that they are capable , not of preaching but to atleast be able to be in control of something

[@sandina2cents779]

I agree with you but I think also the issue is that when men fail to be the leader, protector, and provider for the family then women are sometimes forced into that male role. Over 50% of households are fatherless.

[@dolphina3794]

Fragile ego

[@dolphina3794]

@@elvey7836 facts

[@dolphina3794]

@@sandina2cents779 exactly

[@sandina2cents779]

I wish he would have touched on the fact that when men fail their family and bail, not leading, protecting and providing for their family that single mothers are forced into that male leadership role. Over 50% of households are fatherless. I agree women should not be pastors and they have a submissive role and I’m ok with that (God knows best) but as a society men need to step up and be that leader. Not all women want to play the man role but are left holding all the responsibilities. Way too common.

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

While I agree with what you are saying here, really it’s a different subject. It’s true that it seems more and more men are rejecting the responsibilities they are charged with as husbands and as fathers, and likewise their roles in God’s church they forfeit for their own selfish priorities. I’m trying to come up with a follow-up “however” sentence, but that’s just the cold hard truth.

[@Grace-nt9cc]

Hello beautiful beloved brother 🤗🙏 I think the one true agenda is that satan wants to destroy anything that God ordains! 😔 I love you brother 💙❤️🙏✝️

[@PoliteLeader]

Hi Gracie! I agree. Much love back.

[@get-the-lead-out.4593]

I can't count the number of times that the modern-day main-stream-religious false teachers argued and even fiercely argued with me n my wife that women are to be preachers in the church, but they near-always refuse to provide a direct answer for why does the Word of God ONLY specify what qualifications men are to have for the following positions, but nowhere to be found for what qualifications women are to have for the positions in a church? Now in the rare times they have made a response to it, they literally claim there's books of the Bible (notably ones of Paul) that are forgeries and so therefore the scriptures we provided are exempt from the debate ... of coarse that's completely ludicrous and irrefutably shows that since they dont even have a toe, not to mention a leg to stand on, in the way of proving themselves right and we're wrong, they just start fabricating more lies by saying our direct and specific scriptural references are forgeries in the Bible, and their own cherry-picked scholars prove it. 1 Timothy 3:1-5 BISHOPS 1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Timothy 3:10-13 DEACONS 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Titus 1:4-6 ELDERS 4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. 5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.1 Timothy 2: 11-14 11 Women should learn quietly and submissively. 12 I do not let women teach men or have authority over them. Let them listen quietly. 13 For God made Adam first, and afterward he made Eve. 14 And it was not Adam who was deceived by Satan. The woman was deceived, and sin was the result. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Timothy 2: 11-14 11 Women should learn quietly and submissively. 12 I do not let women teach men or have authority over them. Let them listen quietly. 13 For God made Adam first, and afterward he made Eve. 14 And it was not Adam who was deceived by Satan. The woman was deceived, and sin was the result. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Corinthians 14:34-37 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Titus 2: 1-5 1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Corinthians 11:1-3 & 8-9 1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. 8 For the man is not of the woman: but the woman of the man. 9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

[@jimkuhn3500]

Polite Leader, spot on again backed by GOD"S HOLY WORD, may our LORD continue to use you, as you OBEY !!!!

[@jennesset1102]

Your joy in exposition is evident here. Very good teaching. Biblical throughout.

[@PoliteLeader]

Thank you so much, Jens!

[@bernicel1168]

What the Bible says is true and i don’t understand why so many woman have such an issue with it. Woman have other wonderful functions and the Lord made it in perfect balance. And the teaching issues?woman have the tendency of gossip (for example) . The Bible is clear and a lot people have to stop Chery pick . Sorry for my poor English, it’s not my first language. Thank you for your video’s and God bless you 🙏🏼

[@PoliteLeader]

You're welcome, Bernice and thank you for your kind words.

[@JHOTA5220]

One thousandth like! Thank you for the video. It’s clear culture is driving the faith instead of the other way around when it comes to this

[@tuppence144]

You are spoiling me with all the spade work you do and serve polite bite size commentary. Shot!

[@cwpres]

Thank you for discussing this sensitive topic. I appreciate your wisdom!

[@mamainchristjesusofthechri9886]

Hello brother, thank you for doing such a good job on this topic!! Grace and peace of our Lord to you!

[@PoliteLeader]

You are welcome and thank you for the kind words.

[@carolberubee]

haha, Alan, getting a little heated... Excellent argumentation! I always point people to 1 Tim 3:1, just a few verses down the page. It says, "If *_a man_* [singular] seeks the office of a bishop..." Well, Paul isn't talking about one particular man; likewise, he isn't talking about one particular woman just a few verses earlier.

[@PoliteLeader]

Very good point.

[@CreationForeverMinistries]

Amen! I was recently trying to convince someone the context of 1 Timothy 2:12 but then when she wouldn't accept the truth, I decided to send her a link to a video that is similar to this.

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

I mean, just listen to some of the women “evangelists” out there: Paula White, Joyce Meyer, Gloria Copeland, etc. Just plain scary. Yeeeesh.

[@jjervin91]

I saw this coming. You got Rachel. Not mad.

[@deltaforcechristians1030]

Thumbs UP brother. Excellent job. We are all busy turning Gods word on its head.

[@sd8313]

I'm not sure if you have said it in this video because I haven't watched the whole thing, but in a past video you said "equal does not mean identical." Great words brother.

[@PoliteLeader]

Thank you. I didn't in this video but I have in another video.

[@janeroach5469]

Thanks for this teaching Alan. I recently left my church with WoF leanings (which is led by a female); biblical teaching like yours is helping me immensely.

[@PoliteLeader]

I'm so glad it's been helpful, Jane. Thanks for your kind words.

[@Benjamin-nv1en]

Truth can be simple when not twistied or distorted. God bless you brother.

[@Christ-Minded-z6d]

Hi, Allen. May the Lord, Jesus Christ bless you in abundance. I love the true doctrines you teach. God bless.

[@PoliteLeader]

Thank you so much. God bless as well.

[@gwendolynking6345]

Very Sound dear Brother!💝 He will say to many "I do not know you." Keep preaching the Truth Brother. 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@buzzezevideo6909]

GREAT WORDS FROM GOD

[@michelerivera2330]

I know when stating this Truth, the rebelliousness comes out and it is not pretty. I feel very strong, women should not be over a man. Garden proof enough for me as a woman. Great video! Ty-♡

[@PoliteLeader]

You're very welcome, Michele and thank you for your comment!

[@MichaelTarrenScott]

The Bible says NO. And then the Bible explains why. People either respect the Bible or they don’t.

[@mcdamion]

When talking about this matter I often hear the name Priscilla come up. Stating she was a teacher and possibly a preacher. Is this something you can elaborate on? Maybe in a future video? Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

[@PoliteLeader]

Sure and you're welcome!

[@robinryals31]

Polite Leader also, the woman at the well became an evangelist. Scripture says she went and told everyone in the town. Many come to know and believe in Jesus because of her. Could you address that as well?

[@markthomas36]

Great teaching Al, thank you. Sincere, genuine, accurate and without agenda or malice. Just the truth. Very, very good.

[@PoliteLeader]

You're very welcome, Mark and I greatly appreciate the kind words.

[@markthomas36]

@@PoliteLeader you are most welcome. I really appreciate your "politeness" for want of a better word. Your presentations are very easy to listen to and understand. I look forward to seeing them in my feed.

[@PoliteLeader]

@@markthomas36 I'm very grateful. Thank you.

[@lisaarrell3721]

I thank you for you speaking on this topic. I believe we as woman have our place and the church is not it. I do think we can teach sunday school, but the major teaching should be to a man.

[@PoliteLeader]

You're welcome, Lise.

[@bethanymiorelli1163]

I love your videos- they never fail to speak God's truth! I was wondering, could you do a video on hyper-Calvinism? :)

[@mikeworsley1773]

Clearly Christ is the head of Adam, who is the head of Eve: the order of creation...Pity many in the church believe in the theory of evolution where is no first man.....

[@elizabethburns1449]

True true true. Love this.

[@hotfry]

“Teach sound doctrine not fables” I like that....

[@marcgregory3290]

Ultimately on this issue you need to find a way to reconcile these verses with Paul's endorsement of phoebe (a deacon), Lydia ( a teacher), and Priscilla. I am still learning and don't know how to reconcile them myself yet but it my primary issue on the matter.

[@vladimircsantos]

Hello. What are your thoughts on "soft complementarianism" arguing that this is the best way to go in church because just like in a Christ-centered family where a mother has authority over children and a father over all of them, then a woman is said to be allowed to be a pastor but never a senior pastor? And that the ordination of the woman into a pastor is to clarify among the community her functional role which among a flock that also has some women as small group leaders?

[@Major003]

Looking forward to your video on Deborah, women teaching other women, and prophetesses soon. Also, I agree that the Bible is very clear in specifying that women CANNOT be pastors.

[@rachelmorgan3897]

He (Jesus) said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:15) Note it doesn’t say, ‘men go into all the world...’ nor does it say, ‘women go into all the world...’. THE GREAT COMMISSION IS NOT GENDER SPECIFIC.

[@sidwhiting665]

"Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." Mark 16:14-15 . Jesus was speaking to the Eleven (remaining Disciples) who were all men. Context is critical for understanding the Bible. Any single verse taken in isolation can be made to say almost anything.

[@dolphina3794]

@@sidwhiting665 so if he was speaking specifically to the eleven, does that mean that no one else can “go into the world and preach the gospel”? I’m sure God wants many to be saved.

[@rukiarodriguez3531]

Hello, these videos are very informative but here is on hopes you can clarify some things for me. If women are not allowed to teach what's so ever, How do we spread the gospel? How do we make disciples of all the nations? Also could you please respond to my last comment I'll copy and paste here. Thanks again. Something that I don't understand is, when Paul mentioned the law as his reasoning for not allowing woman to lead. Is that ok? What part of the law is he talking about? The moral law has no mention of this and that is the only law we continue to follow as Christians today as Jesus commanded us to continue to follow. Could you please clarify. Thanks, God bless you.

[@everythingcentral6702]

Thank you for clarifying thiss.. Can you please do tb Joshua.. Pastor Chris

[@laurelstanton7567]

Thank your response to this egalitarian viewpoint and your exhortation concerning male leadership in the church. I have seen things go on in the church over my years of attendance and that I feel are important to mention regarding the relationship between the genders. I hope I am not off-topic. Wives are to be in submission to their own husbands as he is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church. Wives, please do not go to your male pastor/teacher for help in areas you need to talk to your husband about. Husbands, please listen and minister to your wife as Jesus ministers to you. If your husband is not a believer, respectful, gentle submission is still the command. Seek out a godly older woman as a friend and one to whom you can turn with questions about your faith in God. Seek out a godly couple. Recieve from teachers who you know and evaluate whether they be true to sound doctrine. Observe the fruit of their lives to be sure that they practise what they preach. Be careful about who gives you personal counsel. Get same-gender counselling or from a married couple. Even in alter calls and prayer offered in a church setting, men should not be ministering to women, except that the spouse of one or both are present. Do not meet with any man for any reason behind closed doors. And for the single moms of boys, the Lord is so faithful to put godly men in your life to minister to your sons. Our mothers are our first teachers and I don't think that ever stops. It changes over time as our sons mature. Trust the Lord to show you how to do that. It will always be with respect and love. As Ephesians 5:21 says, 'Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.'

[@PoliteLeader]

@Laurel Stanton You're very welcome, Laurel and thank you for your comment!

[@HistoryNerd66]

Allen - thanks for a great video! Do you consider this issue as an Absolute (Essential) doctrinal issue or a Conviction? (I'm using terminology from the "bulls-eye" diagram regarding Essential vs Peripheral Doctrine). I believe it's essential...

[@brettmagnuson8318]

I think this particular issue points to the deeper doctrine of the authority, inerrancy, and sufficiency of the Word of God. That's why it's a big deal. Ignoring the plain commands of scripture about the role of men and women in the church is denying the authority it (scripture) holds (at least that's the logic that it implies to me).

[@danyakloppers9288]

I was wondering if you could elaborate on the word "teach". Does this mean authority within the church or not to teach at all, such as at a school?

[@_ShalomTV]

Hey brother this is good so what do you think about Aquila and Priscilla teaching?

[@apologiaromana4123]

Thank you for this. I’m practically the only complimentarian at my church.

[@isaacmurdochmusic1606]

In my intro preaching unit at my semiary, half the class are women. A couple weeks ago, the lecturer gave a spotlight on women behind the pulpit and it was harrowing. Being one of the only three Calvinists in the seminary is bad enough let alone being one of the only few non-egalitarians.

[@jcorle00]

Which seminary?

[@isaacmurdochmusic1606]

@@jcorle00 Malyon Baptist Theological College

[@jamesmaksweefeng7096]

I agree completely, but what are your views on women teaching children or sunday school?

[@coffeelover9265]

Damn, this is the best rebuttal I’ve absolutely seen. You are seriously so gifted. Praise God or His goodness. Also, thank you for just being so straight forward and honest too. I’ve seen some Christian men get “uncomfortable” and try to be “nice” when talking about this subject to avoid women getting hurt. But you’re so direct and truthful about it. Thank you!

[@jesussaves7973]

Coffee lover your comment is appreciated but is the expletive necessary??? Really?? Uh. No. No it’s not

[@coffeelover9265]

Jane Hilton what do you mean?

[@henriksoukka8105]

Jane means "damn"

[@jesussaves7973]

Henrik Soukka thank you

[@velociray]

I'm in my last semester at Regent University and my teacher is being ridiculous, grading harshly and I am barely holding a B. Whelp, I noticed in my teachers bio that she is an ordained minister and retired pastor. I have decided to right my theology paper on Woman Preachers, I hope it goes well.🤭

[@faithmarie3808]

Hi!! I want to go to look into going to Regent, I have gotten a bunch of emails from them and want to start checking out colleges! I want to be a Christian counselor and don’t know what college to go to? Any suggestions?

[@faithmarie3808]

Also good luck on your paper! Keep sticking to biblical truth!

[@velociray]

@@faithmarie3808 liberty u has a huge online degree program. Regent is more liberal, but I really enjoy their dedication to the students, i still recieve encouraging emails from past professors, but again, liberal charismatic teachings, amd the founder is a false prophet. My cousin is attending Grand Canyon U, seems legit. Regent and liberty both offer counseling, I'm gettimg mine in historical theology, very fun. I was raised on reformed theology so being exposed to charismatic theology in a academic setting has been very enlightening and honestly has strengthened my reformed background. Prayers to you on you collegiate journey.

[@Caleb_son_of_God]

Oh please do keep us posted. You have our prayers and support, good luck.

[@smoochypooh7700]

“Write” your paper well and make sure you spell and grammar check it.

[@knightofgod5368]

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[@kathierouse5306]

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[@knightofgod5368]

@@kathierouse5306 I've been keeping tabs on it. Been itching for something good to watch for a while. Can't wait till it comes out.

[@PlanoFSXer]

I do not understand this sentiment against women being leaders in church. If a women can be the head of a family (as, when she is widowed), I see no reason why they cannot be head of a family of God. Deborah was a judge in Israel, and a leader. The only religion that explicitly forbids a woman from being a leader of any sort is Islam. I do not see any such law against women being leaders in church -- not in the Bible. On the contrary, Acts is full of evidence that women preached in church and spoke in church by exercising the gift of prophecy -- Priscilla and the four daughters of Philip.

[@Mary_Kraensel]

I attend a Presbyterian church that has one female 'elder' and I love her, but the church leaders and she are openly rebelling against God's divine order. There are other things I find troubling and want to leave, but everything in my area is spread out and I don't have a car. I will move, if it means I can attend a church that stands fully on God's holy Word.

[@riannar4394]

Thank you for this detailed view. It has really helped my understanding. I came out of a WOF church with a female "pastor".

[@PoliteLeader]

You're welcome and I'm so glad the Lord led you out of WOF.

[@Zombieslayer3604]

Amazing video brother! I have a question that I would be very interested to see answered in another video: oftentimes churches allow a woman to give a message occasionally, like on Mother’s Day for example. Is this okay since she is not a considered a pastor?

[@sidwhiting665]

I say this with all respect.... the Bible does not make exceptions to its message for man-made holidays such as Mother's Day.

[@childinchrist7335]

he is not using singular to specify a particular women but he uses singular in other to say that he would not even allow (one) women to teach. 😣 The link to creation is not a mistake. But it almost always completely ignored. This directly connected to headship. Genesis 3: 16 is the principal.

[@childinchrist7335]

@Mark OnTheBlueRidge principle* thanks for the correction.

[@MF-ep8ky]

Everytime when this topic pops up , so called "Christian women" would argue about the text saying it was the "culture" at that time , so it does not relate with the current time😐😐

[@Daniel_ParkDNA]

Very good arguments and points Allen! I'm just curious. Are you saying that women cannot have any leadership position in church? For example, I know many churches that have women as a leader of children's ministry or the director of office duty and such. Biblically, are they not supposed to be in those positions?

[@glennydrews]

In the last minute he says he is looking to address this :)

[@PoliteLeader]

@Daniel Park Thanks, Daniel. Children's ministries and the like are all man made traditions. The New Testament does not speak of any such divisions.

[@Daniel_ParkDNA]

@@PoliteLeader That's true but does that necessarily mean that those ministries should be removed? I've heard Voddie Bauchaum talk about these things before I think

[@PoliteLeader]

@@Daniel_ParkDNA I don't think they should be removed, but I think we should avoid using the title "pastor" to describe women who encourage and lift up other women or teach young girls.

[@Daniel_ParkDNA]

@@PoliteLeader Gotcha! Thanks so much for responding~ God Bless

[@malcolmandrews4942]

You win the slam dunk competition!

[@CLM1987]

The main question to this is how can a woman be the husband of one wife? That is one of the many qualifications laid out by Paul for the office of deacon or church leader

[@sashenkadumerve3017]

Exactly, it solidified the fact that leadership is male

[@johnf.kennedy5387]

Is it just my device or is Allen blue and twiching. Someone let me know if it happened to you or if my device is acting up on me. God bless you all in Jesus' mighty name.

[@travishanson166]

Might just be your device, however earlier I was viewing a KZbin video via google search and it was frozen, twitching with a blue hue while the audio was running like normal. Might be a google glitch.

[@TheMiker0000]

I've had this discussion with my dad many times. My dad grew up going to a Pentecostal church and that is something of the past that really don't happen these days because people misunderstand how it's supposed to be used. My niece has been in a program at her church to become a pastor and they call their pastors wife pastor so it's like they have a joint pastorship I guess. The only argument my dad could actually have is that he said will somebody had to teach the children when the men went to war.

[@jamesreed5678]

Pentecostals are crazies who claim to follow the Bible but don't. On many issues. Wives of Pentacostal pastors also are typically billed as pastors, even if they have no training, experience, or interest in pastoring. Pentecostals mock God. On many issues. I'm sorry to hear your dad is in a Pentacostal cult.

[@hermanpret]

Excellent thanks for the truth

[@stephenhoward631]

first of all paul is saying that, have you notice when paul says not i but the Lord says, 1corin 7 .12, i do agree , we can take the word of God out of context , and alot do that, not long ago you said dreams are not for today, well my friend the dream i had change my life plus came true, be careful not to undermine what God is doing in people hearts

[@allison1385]

I agree too

[@CLM1987]

1 Corinthians 14:36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

[@baseball4748]

So honest question and not trying to stir the pot. My Grandmother felt called to be a Pastor and went through college and got ordained and began preaching in her late 50’s. She never boasted or bragged or “screeched” from the pulpit as some may say about a women leader. I couldn’t tell how many people heard God’s great Gospel through my grandmother. I have seen God do so many great things thru her and my grandmother would be the first to say that she was just a vessel for God’s word. So what I am asking here is do you personally believe that my grandmother was being disrespectful and ignorant to God? She quit a great paying job because she felt God move in her life, I guess the question is All those people God reached through her were they lead astray and did she really disrespect God and his holy word? Your thoughts are welcome.

[@PoliteLeader]

Yes, I do. She was being incredibly disobedient to God and completely defying His clear commands for women in the church.

[@baseball4748]

Polite Leader fair enough, appreciate your comment friend. God bless you and all you do. Thanks for your time.

[@PoliteLeader]

@@baseball4748 You're welcome.

[@graceforalways6445]

@@baseball4748 i admire your incredible humility in this question. Your grandmother did not lead people astray if she preached the true good news of the redemptive salvation of Jesus our Lord and Savior. Biblically though, her position as a lead pastor was/ is against God's order.

[@coffeelover9265]

Rewatching this because I attend a reformed conservative evangelical church under the Church of England, even though the Church of England/Anglican as a denomination has gone against God’s word and have ordained women into leadership positions.

[@blue...]

Can you please make a video about yt channel "God is grey". Blessings!

[@PoliteLeader]

Haha. Sure. Brenda and I have exchanged a few emails actually about having a dialogue in the future.

[@blue...]

@@PoliteLeader Great. Looking forward to it :)

[@anchorbass24]

Hi Alan! (hope I spelled that right) Something I have been curious about is female worship leaders....do you think that would be considered an overseer role? From experience I have seen some pretty wild stuff coming from worship services involving majority female leaders (off the cuff prophesies, words from the Lord, etc) What's your stance on that? Thanks for the great content brother!

[@conceptualclarity]

Too bad he didn't see this but female worship leaders is clearly against 1 Corinthians 14 1 Timothy 2.

[@conceptualclarity]

A woman being a singer on a worship team no problem

[@conceptualclarity]

But being the leader of worship is exercising authority over men and therefore in violation of those two passages

[@conceptualclarity]

Also will involve speaking to the church rather than keeping quiet in the church service

[@gigismalley]

I'm going to guess those few 👎were by women and/or feminist men. You're not wrong. Good teaching.

[@PoliteLeader]

Thanks so much, Gigs!

[@mamabear1078]

Would you please please please do a teaching the pagan holidays. Christmas was always my favorite holiday but I have since learned of its true meaning. I would love to hear your thoughts.

[@PoliteLeader]

Hi Bianca. I actually already have two videos on the subject of Christmas if you want to check them out. Is Christmas A Pagan Holiday? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqCpdYmQhNaracU Can Christians Celebrate Christmas? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZuZnYmFrrp_gpo

[@mamabear1078]

Polite Leader thank you! And thanks for addressing what Rachel Stephens is teaching! 😀

[@scootergreen3]

I suffer a woman not to teach and to keep silent in the church. Folks remember Preaching is bigger than teaching so it's a no no.

[@dedeg9993]

I don't see how anyone could argue that women can be pastors. 1 Timothy 3-4 is very explicit on the matter.

[@durjayasharma1024]

Hi can you do a video on the gospel singer Sinach next

[@kingdomcommentary1434]

Did any other apostles say this or only Paul?

[@blessing8b]

Since the Holy Spirit is the only person who fills us to do the work of the Lord, and calls us into the gifts God has given, then you can not ever say a woman has not been called to lead. God made it clear that his Spirit would fall in women as it does men. That time is now. Now I would love to hear your take on that.

[@brandtl1486]

Can a woman teach to male children? I guess we should rule out Sunday school or youth group work. Paul was a pastor. Is there absolutely no latitude to interpret Paul’s Instructon as directed to the times he was living? Really, no latitude at all? I mean, Paul lived in a time of patriarchal control structure so we really must put Paul’s advice in light of his times.

[@Jesusmyhopeofglory]

Thanks Alan 😊 I have a 19 year old son who has grown up fatherless and bereft of Biblical male direction. Even before Gods mercy on my life - 2 years ago, I have seen the effects of the destruction of the biblical order in families. I grieve for future generations ( how ever many God decrees). It has always been something I believe strongly in - the biblical roles.

[@mbathroom1]

Why are you raising your son without a father?

[@Jesusmyhopeofglory]

Mbathroom1 Without sharing too many details - His father left me for another woman and choose not to have a relationship with his son.

[@mbathroom1]

@@Jesusmyhopeofglory I'm so sorry about that but I hope you're telling the truth.

[@Jesusmyhopeofglory]

Zap ? Yes, I’ve thought of that and trying to balance it with getting him to come to church. He is not a believer

[@Jesusmyhopeofglory]

Mbathroom1 I’m sorry?

[@MultiBigAndy]

www.gcs.edu/mod/book/view.php?id=4261&chapterid=12 I believe you're taking that verse out of context because that chapter alone was talking about the speaking in tongues and interpretation.. Not "woman shouldn't be pastors because.." The key is Observation, Interpretation and Application of the context and literacy. So, if you in Chapter 11, it explains more.

[@denonjoka8848]

Hawayu Polite Leader *4 I Say Thanks 4 This Powerful, Eye-Opening Teaching on Whether There Can Be Female Leaders In Church 4 I Say When Apostle Paul Had Written That "But I Suffer Not a Woman 2 Teach, Nor 2 Usurp Authority Over The Man, But 2 Be In Silence" In 1st Timothy **2:12** Especially 1st Timothy **2:11**-15 4 I Say That Apostle Paul Wasn't an Heretic But He Was Clear Where I Say That 2day, I Don't Disagree 2 Agree But Say I'm In a Dilemma Where I Say That If The Women Have Been Led By The Holy Spirit 2 Be Pastors or Teachers or Evangelists or Leaders In Church, I Say That Let Them But I Say That Apostle Paul Is Very Clear In 1st Timothy **2:11**-15 Where It's Our Great Almighty God Speaking Thru Him 4 I'm Not Against Women Empowerment or I Don't Want 2 Be Seen as Male Chauvinists Which I'm Not 4 Apostle Paul Spoke It In 1st Timothy **2:12* & May Our Great Lord Jesus Christ Bless Yu Polite Leader So Very Much & May He Be With Yu Always.

[@PoliteLeader]

Hi Deno. Thank you. Hopefully, this series can help change your mind on this subject!

[@denonjoka8848]

@@PoliteLeader, Thanks Polite Leader 4 I Say That It's Starting 2 Change My Mind Slowly By Slowly Spiritually Led By The Holy Spirit 4 If Our Great Almighty God Spoke Thru Apostle Paul Thru The 1st Timothy 2:11-15, Whom Am I 2 Oppose & May Our Great Lord Jesus Christ Lead Yu Always Polite Leader & May He Guide Yu Always.

[@stevemeloccaro891]

Gen 3:16, and unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception, in sorrow you will bring forth children, and you desire shall be to your husband, and he shall rule over you, i know this isn't popular to mention, even in the church, LOOK up the original meaning of the word DESIRE tesh-oo-kaw to mean,stretching out after or longing for that word comes from a word shook a prim.root; to run after or OVER to overflow

[@heirofthesith970]

The hope here is that this is a condition women are in as a result of the fall.

[@DylanMichaelToddMusic]

What is your opinion on someone like Christine Caine? She is more like a Christian motivational speaker. She knows her scripture, and is passionate for God. I don’t believe she claims to be a preacher at all, but she does speak often to people. I think her messages are mainly a challenge to Christians to strengthen their faith, and what great things God can do when you give 100% of yourself to him? Thanks

[@sashenkadumerve3017]

I used to go to a Church that basically a motivation speaking. I hate it, I’m theologically hungry they teach nothing. I’m sick of going there I want to go to a different church please pray for me

[@DylanMichaelToddMusic]

Orwitia Turkling I understand, pray you find a church family right for you. I use Christian Motivational speaker because I don’t really know how to describe Christine Caine. She definitely teaches some great things theologically, but I wouldn’t consider her a pastor. Watch her 2019 or 2020 Passion Conference teaching. Idk, I don’t have the mind the Polite Leader does, so I try my best to break things down and make sure they are in accordance with The Scriptures. And as far as I can tell she teaches some solid things.

[@conceptualclarity]

​@@DylanMichaelToddMusicdid you read about her plagiarism scandal

[@melissarains1017]

Am still waiting for you to affirm women in the biblical roles they have as Christ followers. We see women serving alongside Paul in Acts and I think it would be helpful to affirm women in appropriate roles.

[@samuelalley7331]

Amen. You know they is a personal vendetta when they don't share both sides of the coin. Maybe show women what God designated them to do in the Lord would help.

[@brandenwiebe7507]

Great video! I do, however, have a question: Where in the bible is it taught that women are not to lead in society? Scripture is clear that males are to lead in the church and the family, but I do not recall any texts of the bible applying this to society also.

[@brettmagnuson8318]

Interested in this as well. Good question.

[@josephaguilar8652]

In the case of Deborah, she was a judge only because there were no qualified men to have that position. In addition this was during a time when Israel was under God's judgment and a woman as sole leader would be part of that judgment. The bible also talks about how when a nation is ruled by women it is showing the judgment of God. However, I do not believe it is unbiblical for there to ever be women leaders. It just shouldn't be the norm.

[@wouterros9959]

Hi Alan!

[@BeginnersN2WinnersThruJesus]

I’m honestly curious if any women preachers would step down from that role if they actually knew God’s Word & instruction? Why would they preach God’s Word when God’s Word clearly states they shouldn’t be doing that exact thing?? It’s no disrespectful or sexist issue. It’s God’s Word not ours & we should ALWAYS refer to multiple scriptures to back the claim we are making. No where in scripture does it talk about female preachers but multiple for them not to do so.. God bless you all & I pray for the Holy Spirit to come through to those who are female preachers.

[@maryc6189]

What about women teaching children in Sunday school?

[@BellaObear]

I totally agree.

[@michaelmichael11]

If, hypothetically, Paul didn’t write the pastoral epistles, would there still be a basis for this doctrine?

[@electronicMI]

When Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born again, there was no New Testament at all, but Jesus expected him to know and understand this: “Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things?” (John 3:9-10) Nicodemus knew and taught the Law and the Prophets. Therefore, having no excuses, he made none. So then, on what did Paul base this doctrine? “the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says.” (1 Corinthians 14:34) Hence, Paul or no Paul-like Nicodemus-we too are left bereth of excuses. Unless, of course, you are Andy Stanley and you unhitch from the old testament.

[@PoliteLeader]

Paul did write the pastoral epistles. But if you want to assign Timothy and Titus to some type of deutero-canonical status like so many in the Christian academy do, Paul still prohibits females from teaching or having authority over men in 1 Cor 14:34-35.

[@michaelmichael11]

eMI when Jesus said you eat my flesh and drink my blood he did not give any further explanation. So is Otto be taken literally?

[@michaelmichael11]

Polite Leader does it matter how we judge the authorship? Should we just believe because it was theopneustos?

[@electronicMI]

​@@michaelmichael11: Yes, Jesus did. John 6:53 should be read and understood in the context of John 5 and 6.

[@TheOtherPaul]

Having a fair amount of Koine Greek knowledge, I want to point out Rachel's critical error on the singular 'woman' (γυνή). It *can* refer to a single member of the noun class, but it also very often refers to *kind*, rather than one specific member. For example, 1 John 4:8 says "He who loves not does not know God, because God is love". That last dependent clause, "because God is love", in Greek is "ὅτι ὁ Θεὸς ἀγαπὴ ἐστίν". ἀγαπὴ (agape - love) is without an article, but it's nonsensical to thus translate it "because God is a love". So it's necessary to see "love" here as referring to the concept itself, not some specific, other "love". Because of this, Rachel's grammatical argument fails. It is *technically* possible to translate it "a" woman, but it must be argued for if such is going to be used as an argument; it cannot be assumed as she does. And as I said, "a [specific] woman" is *technically* possible, but your discussion of the surrounding context makes it a nonsensical translation, and thus requires that we translate it as "[a] woman" in a general, conceptual sense. As this popular egalitarian argument shows, arguably the most effective argument against their position is a natural reading of the text that the original audience would have done.

[@kevindavis4709]

There is a reason there are more male disciples than you hear about women disciples. I often times wondered how is it women can speak in tongues prophesize when Paul said. If a man speaks in an unknown tongue if there is no interpreter let him keep silent instead of causing confusion babbling million words. You don't see the word woman in there. That means only men should be speaking in tongues prophesizing according to what Paul said.

[@kingmugg1n]

The Bible says no!

[@sashenkadumerve3017]

Yes 😤😊

[@kingmugg1n]

@@sashenkadumerve3017 then your a lie and don't believe what God's says in the bible

[@sashenkadumerve3017]

@@kingmugg1n no I’m saying yes, it says no 😂 Sorry

[@kingmugg1n]

@@sashenkadumerve3017 I'm confused. Are you agreeing with me or do you do you disagree with me?

[@markdeduke606]

And when Paul is talking about not allowing a woman to teach over a man. God has set the structure for the church and family where the man is the head , not the boss, but the head. Women are allowed to teach but not as pastors which is a task given to men. This does not belittle women in any fashion. If it seems to , that is only in mankind’s own understanding. And God clearly speaks about that.

[@yuhannakapri4075]

In 1 Timothy 2: 12 Why, I do not permit? Is that what God want or Paul want? And is teaching gift is for men only? And if you don't like others exegetical explanation then how your is true...I am not completely agree with you and it is seriously confusing...

[@CLM1987]

If you read the entire 1st chapter of 1 Timothy its clear Paul is writing what Jesus commanded him to write.

[@TheEdThinker]

Well hello Yuhanna. There are two scriptures concerning that: A)1 Timothy 2:11-15 and 1 Corinthians 14:34-38 Now, we all know the bible has to be put together like a puzzle and the more you read the more things will become clear. Have you read those two passages? well Yuhanna, whenever you reach 1 Corinthians 14:37-38 speaking about these things you will see this: “If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you ARE THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD. But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.” Also Yuhanna, please don’t forget that 1 Timothy 3:16-17 says “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” as well as 1 Peter 1:20-21 “knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” It’s time to serve God fulfilling your duty in your God-given role. A leader, not a dictator, serving and not ordering to be served as the world does. The bible doesn’t belittle women, but God does have an order and men feel complete in women when they act like women fulfilling their female roles given by God. Hopefully I was able to clarify your question.

[@jackjones3657]

This is a badly needed video for many of the modern churches that, quite honestly, engage in rebellion and worldliness. These are churches that use the "passion translation" or some other insufficient text that distorts the original verbage and intent.

[@5_years_left]

Is it just me or does "going into the Greek" ALWAYS make room for someone to apply their own perspective to scripture, when Greek isn't their native language? Brilliant scholars of the past already translated the Bible. Personally, I trust the textus receptus. Why do people think that by going back to Greek they can provide a better translation or understanding of what is already in plain english?

[@DV77737]

Amen