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Originally Posted by Nell
ZNP,
Excellent points, ZNP.
Paul also said in 1 Cor. 7:7 "For I would that all men were even as I myself." Was Paul telling men, for all time, that they should not marry? Noooooooo! 1 Cor. 7:28 "But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned;" Or, did Paul simply give his personal opinion?
Because of the dangerous times you describe in context of Paul's letter to Timothy, would it be a reach to suggest that Paul's remarks about women not teaching was to women...for their own protection during this dangerous time?
We already know Paul's thoughts about marriage; he also advised Timothy to drink a little wine for his stomach; and "next time you go to Troas, pick up my coat I left there and bring it with you". So it would seem that Paul's letters to Timothy were...to Timothy. Of course, not all was personal, but the letters obviously contained some personal comments to Timothy...assuming we don't all need to drink wine as a Christian practice for all time, and we all don't need to go to Troas to pick up a coat.
So, to your point, context is important!
Nell
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It was said by some that on this forum, the Bible is the authority. Presumably this is because it is God's Word. Now, because you disagree with God's Word, you try to make the case that it was merely Paul's opinion.
Where Paul gives his personal opinion, he does so:
1 Cor 7:12 "To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord):..."
Where he doesn't, we should assume it is God's Word.
Even if it is Paul's opinion, it is still God's Word since he was inspired by God to write his opinion.
And you people claim to use the bible as your authority? That's funny. You try your best to explain away what is clearly written when it suits you.