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“What Should the Women Do?” By Caleb Cole
Season 2026
Episode 31
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
Teaching from 1 Timothy 2:8–15, Caleb Cole examines Paul’s controversial instructions concerning women, teaching, submission, and authority. By considering the situation in Ephesus and comparing this passage with Paul’s broader support of women in ministry, Caleb explains why biblical order and the voices of both men and women are necessary for the church’s mission.
- (00:00) - Why This Passage Cannot Be Avoided
- (03:27) - Reading 1 Timothy 2:8–15
- (04:32) - Epistemology and Our Assumptions
- (06:28) - Egalitarianism and Complementarianism
- (08:03) - Unity in Essentials, Liberty in Nonessentials
- (10:29) - Equal Value and Different Roles
- (11:26) - The Ephesian Context and Artemis
- (14:46) - How to Interpret Difficult Scripture
- (16:19) - Instructions for Men: Pray and Worship
- (17:01) - Modesty, Good Works, and Worship
- (23:20) - Teaching and Exercising Authority Explained
- (26:25) - Authority and Submission in Marriage
- (29:55) - Paul’s Support for Women in Ministry
- (32:32) - Men and Women Sharing the Gospel Together
- (34:32) - An Invitation to Follow Jesus