In this episode of TGC Q&A, Tim Keller and Don Carson address the question, “What did Paul mean by ‘I do not permit a woman to teach’?” They discuss:
- What Paul actually forbids (0:29)
- The debate over whether he forbids one thing or two (2:21)
- Imperial ignorance—it can’t be known (3:43)
- Transcultural exhortation (4:15)
Explore more from TGC on this topic:
Should Women Preach in Our Churches?
Pastors Need Women Teachers (and Vice Versa)
Editors’ note:
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