Pastor Merle Ruth addresses common questions about 1 Corinthians 11, and the practice of the Christian womanʼs head covering.
"Let her be covered"-is this an out-dated ordinance? Follow this thoughtful exposition of 1 Corinthians 11; seven reasons are given in this passage that explain why a Christian woman will want to obey this command, and thus find and fill her role in God's authority structure.
We all have a dress code, developed either by design—or default. The Bible gives an objective standard by which to define modesty. No surprise, because the Author of the Bible was the Originator and Designer of clothing.
Clothing is a type of language. It announces social status/rank, a person's heroes, his convictions (or lack thereof). The Bible speaks to the issue of clothing, and to it we look for direction in our choices of appearance. What does your clothing tell observers about you?
Jezebel embodied the essence of the feministic movement. Is the spirit of Jezebel permeating/infiltrating the church, the Bride of Christ? Do not answer that question before you listen to this sermon.
The woman, God's unique "recreation", has a special place in which to serve. The Christian woman who fills her role well becomes a role model for others. If anyone dares to rearrange the divine order, he deserves the chaos that will undoubtedly follow.
Who cares what you wear? Especially for young people, your peers care; your parents care; your neighbors care. But God cares too! And here's why you should care…