I've SEEN the actual, original TEXT in Greek!!
Posted on 03/29/2024 8:27:53 PM PDT by Morgana
In a recent “sermon,” false teacher Ashley Wilkerson, the self-described “pastor” of Pacific Coast Church posited an extraordinary claim—that the early church was teeming with female apostles whose names were subsequently altered in Scripture to mask their identities and contributions as women. This assertion, while striking, is completely absurd and crumbles under the weight of scriptural fidelity, historical scrutiny, and orthodox understanding.
Firstly, the apostolic office, as delineated in the New Testament, is not a title bestowed lightly. It is marked by direct commissioning by Christ Himself or, as seen in Paul’s case, a clear, divine calling. The primary roles of an apostle included witnessing Christ’s resurrection and teaching with authority conferred by Jesus. To suggest a widespread alteration of Scripture to exclude women from this office is just silly. The office is God-ordained, not humanly manipulated.
Secondly, the historical transmission of the biblical texts does not support Wilkerson’s assertion. The painstaking process of copying manuscripts across centuries was undergirded by a reverence for the Word’s sanctity and an understanding of its divine inspiration. While no historical process is perfect, the suggestion of a deliberate, systematic effort to alter apostolic names and genders lacks both evidence and credibility. The reliability of the scriptural manuscripts, confirmed by countless scholars and textual critics, stands in direct opposition to the idea of such conspiratorial alterations.
To imply that recognition of women’s roles requires altering scriptural identity is to overlook the profound contributions of women as recorded in the Scriptures themselves. Women like Phoebe and Priscilla were indeed important contributors to the early church’s growth and vibrancy. Their roles as supporters and servants are just as important within the New Testament without the need for alteration or misrepresentation.
Wilkerson’s error lies not in acknowledging the significant contributions of women to the early Christian church but in proposing a narrative of deliberate scriptural alteration that undercuts the integrity of the biblical text and the providence of its preservation. Such claims detract from the unity and truth of the gospel and women such as Wilkerson who pervert the gospel, undermine the integrity of God’s word, and make such outlandish claims should be marked and avoided.
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“Although I don’t think there are any of the “Virgin Mary’s” writings, she is extremely honored in the church.”
The last recorded word of the Virgin Mary in the Bible tells us all we need to know.
John 2:5
5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
Remember? At that wedding? Think about it, she is telling that to all of us.
“Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.”
I've SEEN the actual, original TEXT in Greek!!
Yeah...
I've seen this data, too!
Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer chances.
Christianity seems to be the safest bet of them all.
Well; WE call it 'sin', but the word had not yet been used at that time.
Genesis 2:17 kjv
But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
Well; they DIDN'T die that day, so it PROVES that GOD was wrong and these ARE just a bunch of stories to scare people into line!
Ima_Smart_Fella(I learned all I need to know in Comparitive Religion - 101)
The text doesn't support this teaching...
All the Words of Mary...
...as recorded in the Bible.
Why?
Of course, yes. Amen.
Of course, yes. Amen.
I can’t tell if you are being sarcastic or not. Also the word sin, what does it mean? There are a lot of words that weren’t used back in the day, what’s your point?
Really?
Posted on 03/31/2024 8:22:38 AM PDT by Ima_Smart_Fella(I learned all I need to know in Comparitive Religion - 101)
Perhaps she’s just a comedian, along the same lines as Eddie Murphy as the “fifth Beatle”, playing sax on “She Loves You, Man” and “I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Man”.
Nonsense.
true
That’s a really good question Elsie. I’m going to have to think about that. Have I lived my life in such a sinful manner that I need prayers? I don’t think so, but...
A similar question asks: “How?”
That is historically very veryu incorrect
1. Constantine became a Christian on his deathbed and in fact became an Arian Christian i.e. one who believed that Jesus was a "lesser god", rejecting the Trinity
2. The bulk of the New Testament writings (not all) were commonly accepted as part of the wealth of scripture from the time of Justin Marty (110 AD) at least -- this included the 4 gospels, most of the pastoral letters and nearly all of the letters of Paul with the exception of Hebrews. In addition the Apocalypse was disputed until the 4th century, but was acknowledged by many in the west.
Canon was closed but not by Constantine.
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