The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming

How to Handle Wayward Church Leaders. 1 Timothy 1-3

Episode Summary

Women and men who were wayward leaders are identified and corrected by Paul in 1 Timothy 1-3. Jesus, the faithful Word, could restore these former church pastors, Paul says! But many people are teaching that Jesus didn't restore women leaders. In fact they argue that women should never be pastors at all. Are they right? In the book, Back to Eden, 1 Timothy 2:8-3:16 by Bruce C. E. Fleming, is an explanation of the POSITIVE message Paul has for overseers who go astray.

Episode Notes

• When you study 1 Timothy do you take into account Paul's Three Sins? 
• Do you keep in mind the reason Paul left Timothy behind in Ephesus? 
• Have you noticed how God judges people differently based on whether they are first degree or second degree sinners?

 Focusing on these key items unlocks the tangled web of competing and confusing interpretations of 1 Timothy! 

Women and men who were wayward leaders are identified and corrected by Paul in 1 Timothy 1-3. Jesus, the faithful Word, could restore these former church pastors, Paul says! 

But many people are teaching that women should NEVER be pastors. Are they right? No, they have misread the passage! 

Go deeper? Get a copy of Back to Eden, 1 Timothy 2:8-3:16 by Bruce C. E. Fleming.