Tara Lee Cobble

We've tried to choose resources that address the topic with scripture and reasoning, not just subjective experience. And as for verse 15, where it talks about being saved through childbearing, there are lots of different takes on this as well. The primary one being that Christ was born to a woman, therefore, that's how salvation came to the world.

We've tried to choose resources that address the topic with scripture and reasoning, not just subjective experience. And as for verse 15, where it talks about being saved through childbearing, there are lots of different takes on this as well. The primary one being that Christ was born to a woman, therefore, that's how salvation came to the world.

But one thing all the viewpoints agree on is that Paul is not saying women are granted eternal life by having babies. That not only rules out a lot of women, but it's also contradictory to everything else Paul says about how salvation is granted to us. Chapter 3 gives us a list of qualifications for elders in the church. It points to character more than skill set.

But one thing all the viewpoints agree on is that Paul is not saying women are granted eternal life by having babies. That not only rules out a lot of women, but it's also contradictory to everything else Paul says about how salvation is granted to us. Chapter 3 gives us a list of qualifications for elders in the church. It points to character more than skill set.

But one thing all the viewpoints agree on is that Paul is not saying women are granted eternal life by having babies. That not only rules out a lot of women, but it's also contradictory to everything else Paul says about how salvation is granted to us. Chapter 3 gives us a list of qualifications for elders in the church. It points to character more than skill set.

In fact, the only skill it lists is able to teach. Character is so important among leaders, and timing is important too. Paul says that when leadership is given too soon, it can evoke pride in the leader. He wants the church elders to be respected by insiders and outsiders alike. Then he talks about deacons, which is a gender-neutral term that means servant.

In fact, the only skill it lists is able to teach. Character is so important among leaders, and timing is important too. Paul says that when leadership is given too soon, it can evoke pride in the leader. He wants the church elders to be respected by insiders and outsiders alike. Then he talks about deacons, which is a gender-neutral term that means servant.

In fact, the only skill it lists is able to teach. Character is so important among leaders, and timing is important too. Paul says that when leadership is given too soon, it can evoke pride in the leader. He wants the church elders to be respected by insiders and outsiders alike. Then he talks about deacons, which is a gender-neutral term that means servant.

It seems like Paul is establishing this as an official position in the church under the leadership of the elders. The requirements for them are still high, but not as high as the elders. Just like with anything else, increased authority means increased responsibility. In chapter 4, Paul leans on the good doctrine button again.

It seems like Paul is establishing this as an official position in the church under the leadership of the elders. The requirements for them are still high, but not as high as the elders. Just like with anything else, increased authority means increased responsibility. In chapter 4, Paul leans on the good doctrine button again.

It seems like Paul is establishing this as an official position in the church under the leadership of the elders. The requirements for them are still high, but not as high as the elders. Just like with anything else, increased authority means increased responsibility. In chapter 4, Paul leans on the good doctrine button again.

The Ephesians are so used to worshiping multiple diverse gods that it likely feels normal to them to tack something else on to their worship of Jesus. They're prone to believing any kind of false teaching, whether it's blatantly wicked like pagan religion, or whether it's dressed in a Jesus costume but is really just the law rebranded.

The Ephesians are so used to worshiping multiple diverse gods that it likely feels normal to them to tack something else on to their worship of Jesus. They're prone to believing any kind of false teaching, whether it's blatantly wicked like pagan religion, or whether it's dressed in a Jesus costume but is really just the law rebranded.

The Ephesians are so used to worshiping multiple diverse gods that it likely feels normal to them to tack something else on to their worship of Jesus. They're prone to believing any kind of false teaching, whether it's blatantly wicked like pagan religion, or whether it's dressed in a Jesus costume but is really just the law rebranded.

Some of the false teachers have a list of things they've commanded people to avoid, but Paul shakes his head at all of it and says as long as they can legitimately praise God for what they partake in, they're good to go. But it's not like we just live however we want. Paul says God's kids should train themselves for godliness. He says, be intentional about it.

Some of the false teachers have a list of things they've commanded people to avoid, but Paul shakes his head at all of it and says as long as they can legitimately praise God for what they partake in, they're good to go. But it's not like we just live however we want. Paul says God's kids should train themselves for godliness. He says, be intentional about it.

Some of the false teachers have a list of things they've commanded people to avoid, but Paul shakes his head at all of it and says as long as they can legitimately praise God for what they partake in, they're good to go. But it's not like we just live however we want. Paul says God's kids should train themselves for godliness. He says, be intentional about it.

Bodily training is good, he says, but it's temporary. So while you may put some energy into aiming for a beach body, he says, put more energy into aiming for a beach heart or something. In verse 15, Paul says, practice these things, immerse yourself in them so that all may see your progress.

Bodily training is good, he says, but it's temporary. So while you may put some energy into aiming for a beach body, he says, put more energy into aiming for a beach heart or something. In verse 15, Paul says, practice these things, immerse yourself in them so that all may see your progress.

Bodily training is good, he says, but it's temporary. So while you may put some energy into aiming for a beach body, he says, put more energy into aiming for a beach heart or something. In verse 15, Paul says, practice these things, immerse yourself in them so that all may see your progress.