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# SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES

## Women's Ordination and the Call to Biblical Fidelity

Samuel Koranteng-Pipim

    Comments on Searching the Scriptures

    Foreword by William Fagal..................................   7
    Author's Preface...........................................   9

    I.    Introduction.........................................  15
          Statement of the Problem
          The Church's Response
          The Challenge Facing the Church

    II.   Meaning of Church Authority and Ordination...........  19
          Ministerial Authority
          Ordination to the Gospel Ministry

    III.  Crucial issues on Women's Ordination.................  26
          Equality of Women and Men
          Women in Ministry
          Women as Elders But Not Pastors?
          The Holy Spirit's Leading
          Women's "Silence" and "Teaching"
          Qualification/Capability of Women
          Biblical Headship

    IV.   Biblical Authority and Interpretation................  36
          Scripture: The Sole Authority
          Harmonious Method of Interpretation
          Attitude of Trust and Dependence on God

    V.    Theological Obstacles to Women's Ordination..........  45
          Headship Principle
          Pattern of Authority: Home and Church

    VI.   Biblical Obstacles to Women's Ordination.............  56
          Qualification to the Office of Apostle or Elder/Pastor
          Crucial Bible Texts: 1 Tim 2:11-14; 1 Cor 14:34
          Cultural Accommodation or Biblical Principle?
          The Alleged "Silence" of the Bible

    VII.  A Forbidden Issue: Restless Eves or Reckless Adams?..  70
          The Spirit of Restless Eves
          The Attitude of Reckless Adams
          "Cultural" Barriers to Women's Ministry
          The Ministry of True "Mothers in Israel"
          "Where Are You," Adam?  "What Is This," Eve?

    VIII. Implications for the Church..........................  84
          Moment to Decide
          Affirmations
          Basis of Affirmations
          Appeal to the Church
          A Test of Loyalty
          Personal Testimony
          Worthy Examples

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