1. Truth About Men & Women Part 2 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Three Viewpoints 1.This is Paul’s opinion 2.Women should not be in authority over men in leadership roles 3.This is cultural and situational

2. Truth About Men & Women Part 2 1 Timothy 2:8-15 What about Women 1. The appearance of a woman  adorn – cosmetic  proper clothing – orderly demeanor  drawing attention – 1 Peter 3:3,4  costly garments - excess

3. Truth About Men & Women Part 2 1 Timothy 2:8-15 What about Women 2. The attitude of a woman  modestly – mixed with humility  discretely – willingly lay down your desires and rights in self-control and place yourself under authority

4. Truth About Men & Women Part 2 1 Timothy 2:8-15 What about Women 3. The testimony of a woman  good works – not just appearance  make claim – public announcement  godliness – reverence to God  Proverbs 31 woman!!!!!

5. Truth About Men & Women Part 2 1 Timothy 2:8-15 What about Women 4. The role of a woman  receive – imperative command  submissiveness – line up under  quietly – in worship  to be a teacher – ongoing  exercise authority – not to be done

6. Truth About Men & Women Part 2 1 Timothy 2:8-15 What about Women 5. The design of a woman  natural order set up by God – helper  Eve was deceived – why?  Adam was irresponsible – how?

7. Truth About Men & Women Part 2 1 Timothy 2:8-15 What about Women 6. The contribution of women  preserved – heal, set free, deliver  raise godly children  How? - by continuing in faith, love, and holiness with self-restraint

8. Truth About Men & Women Part 2 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Application Men: Are you fulfilling the role God intended you to play as the head and spiritual leader of your family? How about in your church? Women: Are you submitting to God’s authority in your life and to your husband’s leadership?