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Posted on October 31, 2017March 11, 2026 by

The Case of Female Deacons: Wisdom from the Past (Church History)

Having looked at the Scriptural evidence for female deacons, let's explore this question: What has been the role of women throughout church history? Although the practices and traditions of previous eras aren't formally binding on present churches, we must remember that many Christians have preceded us and thought deeply about these issues. Church tradition is…

Posted on October 12, 2017March 11, 2026 by

The Case for Female Deacons: What Does the Bible Say?

The Bible is God's very Word. Each local church' must carefully study Scripture and allow it to shape its beliefs and practices. It is not sufficient to adopt a position based on human tradition ("we've always done it this way!") nor cultural pressure ("we gotta keep up with the times!"). Scripture must have its say…

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