1 Timothy 2:13–15 (ESV) — 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve; 14 and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a
transgressor. 15 Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they
continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.
NOTE: Adam should
have led in the garden, but he did not. Eve took the lead in the conversation
with Satan (Adam stood next to her). The judgment was that this role reversal
in spiritual matters (the Garden was a spiritual discussion) should not happen
again. Man has that responsibility and role. It is not an indication of ability
but it is a result of what happened in the garden. Likewise, the women has a
very unique role in childbearing. The word "save" is explained by
Dillow below.
The meaning of sozo [to save] in this passage is once
again something like ‘spiritual health,’ a full and meaningful life. This fits
the context quite well. Paul has just excluded women from positions of teaching
authority in the church (1 Tim. 2:9–14). What then is their primary destiny?
They will find life through fulfilling their role as a mother IF they continue
in faith, love, and holiness with propriety.
This is hard but it
is true. The emptiness of life can only be filled by a relationship with Jesus
and by an acceptance of our role. Men who do not take on their role as
spiritual leaders in the home will struggle and woman who assume spiritual
leadership in the home will struggle.
PRAYER: Father, this
is the teaching of the bible. Either the bible is true or it is not true. If it
is not true, there is not salvation. I believe your word and the truth. And I
will stand up for your word and your truth. Give us ears to hear and hearts to
act. Amen.
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