Lede:
A good example of something to hold in tension…
Intro:
This weird cultural moment has me thinking about something we’ve talked about before on ForTheHope… that delivering truth without grace can be uncharitable, ungentle, unedifying. But delivering grace without truth can not only only fail to correct, but potentially has eternal consequences.
As we get into 1 Timothy 2, today, we’re also going to hit another place we need to prayerfully hold something in tension. And I’ll share when we’re done.
New covenant:
Passage: 1 Timothy 2
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 15
Words: ~307
Old covenant:
Passage: 1 Kings 14
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 31
Words: ~890
Wisdom:
Passage: Psalm 117, 41, 72
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 35
Words: ~574
Commentary:
Paul addresses women (2:9–15) in considerably more detail than men here, apparently because women are erring more severely in this congregation. Their culturally inappropriate behavior can bring reproach against the gospel (something Christians could ill afford—5:14).(1)
Love you!
Roger
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Sources and resources:
(1) Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993), 1 Ti 2:8–15.