Hi Debby,
To your question on women teaching, here is an email from Ray that should explain that for you.
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What is your view point with regards to women teaching in church? Take consideration of the following scriptures:
1. 1 Cor. 14:34.
2. Galatians 3:27-28
Regards,
George
Dear George:
I am thinking that you believe Gal. 3:27 voids out I Cor. 14:34? If it does, the why would Paul have written it?
The answer is quote simple:
"IN CHRIST" there is no "male or female." But, IN THE FLESH there still is male and female, otherwise homosexuality would not be a sin. Can you see how silly that approach to this Scripture would be?
We are still in physical bodies and we are still male and female, and as such the man is the head of the woman just as Jesus is the head of the Church. And as such, Paul did not permit women to preach or teach in the congregation. However, there are many situation in which women can teach: to their children (both girls and boys); on the telephone, in letters, in group discussions, etc. I believe their teaching is just pretty much limited in the area of not getting in front of an assembly of men and women and being featured as the main speaker or teacher. Not that she might not be able or qualified, but rather it is a matter of subjection to authority. I have never done a long study on this subject, but I have read several papers by those who have, and most of them are shot through with theological holes.
God be with you,
Ray
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For your question, is Romans for Christians and Acts being an example for setting up the church today, these type questions would take a great deal of explaining.
I believe in order for you to come to a good understanding of the church and Christianity, you need to read through the BT Lake of Fire series, if you have not already. This is a 16 part series that goes into great detail in explaining the real Truth as to what Jesus Christ and later the apostles taught in the NT.
Here is a link to the Bible Truths site;
http://bible-truths.com/If you read through the BT site it should answer most all of your questions
mercy, peace, and love
Kat