DDidaskalia
Puritan Board Freshman
Hello,
One topic that is on my heart for a longer period of time is the use of the term "brothers" (adelphoi) in the epistles of the new testament.
I haven't read a lot regarding this term, but the things I came across seem to favor that the term is used for both male and female believers.
My personal opinion however, is still that it is referring to male believers only, which is not to say that the epistles weren't supposed to be heard and obeyed by women, but rather that the epistle itself has been addressed to the male representatives of the church.
Also, it seems to be proper that men were addressed as the head and representatives of their wives. I can't remember which commentary I read on this, but this direction made sense to me.
What's your opinion on this? This is a big topic to me. I would like to know if you could refer me to any book or article which talks about that. I am aware that I hold the minority view here.
One topic that is on my heart for a longer period of time is the use of the term "brothers" (adelphoi) in the epistles of the new testament.
I haven't read a lot regarding this term, but the things I came across seem to favor that the term is used for both male and female believers.
My personal opinion however, is still that it is referring to male believers only, which is not to say that the epistles weren't supposed to be heard and obeyed by women, but rather that the epistle itself has been addressed to the male representatives of the church.
Also, it seems to be proper that men were addressed as the head and representatives of their wives. I can't remember which commentary I read on this, but this direction made sense to me.
What's your opinion on this? This is a big topic to me. I would like to know if you could refer me to any book or article which talks about that. I am aware that I hold the minority view here.