Author Archives: Jay F Guin

Before moving to chapter 15, which is a dramatic change in subject, I thought I’d post some thoughts I wrote in the comments for the benefit of those who don’t read the comments (although everyone really should, as the readers … Continue reading →

So how do we decide? There are all these theories, and even conservative commentators disagree with each other. How do we test right from wrong? Some would argue from the “clear” language of the passage that we must submit to … Continue reading →

“Silent” The word used for silence in 1 Tim 2:11-15 is hesuchios, meaning “in quietness” and is much more about demeanor than the actual absence of speech. But in 1 Cor 14:33b-37, Paul uses sigao — a very different word, … Continue reading →

Believe it or not, we’re not done yet sorting through the true meaning of the text. (1Co 14:33b-37 ESV) As in all the churches of the saints,  34 the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not … Continue reading →

We need to read Genesis 2 as Paul would have read the text. (Gen 2:18 ESV)  18 Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for … Continue reading →

(Seems rather late in the discussion for an introduction, but we really need to gather some context here.) (1Co 14:33-36 ESV)  As in all the churches of the saints,  34 the women should keep silent in the churches. For they … Continue reading →

In a recent comment, Price pointed out, Randy Elliott, a CoC preacher out in California will be presenting a teaching class at the Pepperdine Lectures upcoming. It is his contention, which he demonstrates, that the use of “eta” in the … Continue reading →

At last, we can turn our attention to — (1Co 14:33-36 ESV)  33 For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,  34 the women should keep silent in the … Continue reading →