Tabernacle Talk - A Bible Study Podcast with Pastor Bryon Self · Bryon Self

1 Timothy 2:11-15 - Women and Authority In The Church

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Paul told women to learn God's Word, directly opposing rabbis who said it was better to burn the Torah than teach it to a woman.
Pastor Brian Self provides an in-depth Bible study on 1 Timothy 2:11-15, exploring the controversial topic of women and authority in the church. He contextualizes the passage within first-century Ephesus, contrasting it with both rabbinic and pagan influences, and explains the Southern Baptist perspective on pastoral roles. The episode emphasizes scriptural interpretation, historical background, and practical applications for modern believers.

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A patient, direct Bible study that treats a disputed passage with care instead of noise.

Tabernacle Talk takes its time with 1 Timothy 2:11-15, staying with a passage the host says has been used, abused, and ignored without dodging the hard edges.

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You want a careful walk through one of the most disputed passages in 1 Timothy.

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