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Originally Posted by Evangelical
The expert opinion of D. Wallace and others is that Paul intended it to be a "universal command" as he explains in this video:
http://askquestions.tv/dr-daniel-wal...ead-coverings/
In his bible.org article he says:
The argument that a real head covering is in view and that such is applicable today is, in some respects, the easiest view to defend exegetically and the hardest to swallow practically.
Thus, the argument is a general theological conviction (as opposed to a mere sociological convention), though growing out of several key doctrines: (1) Nascent trinitarianism, (2) creation, (3) angelology, (4) general revelation, and (5) church practice.
To speak against coverings is essentially to weaken Trinitarianism, Creation,angelology, because these are the theological reasons Paul gives for the practice.
When I think about it there is more biblical support for women wearing head coverings than for people wearing pants. Have you ever considered that? The only biblical support for wearing pants is God clothing Adam and Eve with a fig leaf. That itself is a descriptive command and not a prescriptive one. But Paul's command about head covering is prescriptive. |
Wow, I love how these Bible expositors are able to completely ignore what Paul wrote and instead substitute their own thoughts. The universal command that is clearly stated by Paul is that we (apostles) and the churches of God do not have this practice if anyone is contentious. That is the only command given.
As to women wearing men's clothing and vice versa it is condemned in both the OT and NT. But there is no dress code or uniform for proper church attire given in the NT as suggested by Awareness.
The reason for head covering is to honor your head. If you do not have this motive or spirit then the practice is repugnant, hence there is no practice.
Also, why does everyone focus on the head coverings for women and not men? According to 1Cor 11 it is a shame if a man has his head covered. The elders signing a loyalty pledge to Witness Lee -- their heads are covered -- that was a shame. They substituted WL for Christ.