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An Introduction to Christian Head Covering

Earlier this month we announced that we had set-up a studio and were expanding into video. Today, we’re excited to share our first video “An Introduction to Christian Head Covering“. This particular video is based on one of our very first articles. Click the play button below to watch it.

Expanding into YouTube is a huge step for us in spreading the word about this teaching. There’s a large group of people out there who when they’re researching a topic, watch videos instead of reading articles. We’re excited to have a presence on YouTube for whenever people are looking into this doctrine.

We need your help to establish our account and videos on YouTube. The more views and subscribers we receive will greatly help us appear near the top of search results. Would you subscribe to our channel as well as like and share our first video? Let’s get the word out together!

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Covering the Web: June 6/14

Covering The Web

Shining a spotlight on the head covering discussion happening worldwide.

  • The Headcovering – It’s Not Just An Assembly Thing (Digital Sojourner)
    “If you were to visit my church on a Sunday morning one of the first things you would probably notice is that the sisters have their heads covered, and the brothers have their heads uncovered. If you are not accustomed to this practice you would probably wonder why.”
  • A Long-Lost Secret of God to Strengthen Our Prayer Lives and Marriages (Jesus, My Bible & I)
    “This is a very good article on a womans’ journey to obeying God’s command in the Scripture 1 Corinthians 11:3-16.  When she made this statement I totally identified with her.”
  • Come Peek Into My Closet, And You Will Find… (Molding into a Lady)
    “What I am about to share with you, is a matter near and dear to me. It is not a topic that is widely acclaimed, yet it is one spoken of in the Scriptures.”
  • On my Heart, About my Head. (Home with the Boys)
    “This posed a ridiculous dilemma for me. Church…I’m not really sure where the fear came from…I was concerned that I would be a bit of an oddity as the church wasn’t preaching this and I could only see one lady who I suspect covers (though in a fashionable manner). I’m happy to say that no one teased me or has made any comment since I’ve started attending service covered.”
Found an interesting link about head covering or biblical manhood/womanhood? Tell us about it here.
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Why I Cover My Head When I Pray

A great video for you to share with your friends, family and followers. From April Cassidy (of Peaceful Wife).

NOTE: This video was re-made on March 6, 2017. The original version is now unavailable.

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Can Head Covering be limited to Church if the arguments Paul uses apply at all times?

Head Covering Objections
The Objection: Head covering cannot be limited to the local church gathering since the reasons that Paul gives for wearing it apply at all times. He says the the head of woman is the man (1 Cor 11:3) and that women are the glory of man (1 Cor 11:7). These are true all the time, not just during church. Also the angels (1 Cor 11:10b) observe us outside of church as well. Since that is the case, head covering should not be limited to when the church gathers together.

The reasons that Paul uses for head covering (ie. creation order, nature) are permanent and perpetual facts. They apply at all times, to all believers and are not limited to any covenant (new or old). Why then do we believe that during the corporate worship meeting women must cover their heads but afterwards they don’t have to? Some object by asking: “Did the angels stop watching? Are they no longer under male authority outside of church?”

This type of argumentation presupposes that the covering (or lack thereof) symbolizes divine truths at all times. It does not recognize a distinction between its common use 1) ie. protection from the weather, fashion and its symbolic use. They see head covering as applicable whenever and wherever the facts about creation, nature and angels are true.

When we look at head covering in the Scriptures we see two “limitations” that show it is not a perpetual symbol. There are times when a covering is symbolic and there are times when it is not. It is because of this that head covering doesn’t have to be practiced in all situations, even while the permanent facts that Paul appealed to remain true. Let’s take a look at what those limitations are right now. Read more

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↑ ie. protection from the weather, fashion
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What is a sufficient head covering? Does it have to be a certain size or style?

What Kind of Head Covering Does the Bible Command?
What is a sufficient head covering? Does it have to be a certain size or style?

A covering in the context of 1 Corinthians 11 is a Christian symbol to be worn by women while praying and prophesying. Paul says this covering is a symbol of authority (1 Cor 11:10) and it’s to be worn on top of her head (1 Cor 11:5-6). No other information is given so where Scripture ends, Christian liberty begins. What that means is the specific type of covering you use is your decision as an individual or family. Having said that, there are other Scriptures that will help guide our choices byway of principle. I’d like to present that to you and also deal with issues such as hair being exposed (outside of a woman’s covering) and face veiling. Read more

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The Understanding Test

The Understanding Test

Have you ever engaged someone in a friendly debate only to hear them say, “That’s not what I really believe” or “That’s not what I mean?” I’ve said that to others and have heard that said back to me. This often happens when we learn about a position from someone who doesn’t hold to it. Though it may be unintentional, when we disagree with a position we will usually not present it in the same way as if we agreed with it.

So how do we know if we truly understand a viewpoint or doctrine? Do we really understand Buddhism and Islam? Calvinism and Arminianism? How about the various views on head covering? How would we know if we really do understand them? Read more

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A Response to “Of Hats and Head Coverings” by Rob Slane (as posted on American Vision)

"Of Hats and Head Coverings" A Response
This article is a response to “Of Hats and Head Coverings (1 Corinthians 11:1-17)” by Rob Slane. We recommend reading his argument in full before reading our response. We’re thankful that American Vision decided to post on this topic as it’s causing many people to look deeper into their Bibles and study 1 Corinthians 11. Though we disagree on many points, we appreciate the respectful, well thought out argument and the invitation to dialogue.

An article was recently published on the American Vision website putting forth a new interpretation of head covering (1 Cor 11). The article was written by Rob Slane and it shares many things in common with the position we advocate (head covering as a timeless symbol). Rob shares that he’s familiar with the debate but doesn’t find any of the three major positions on head covering persuasive (long hair, cultural or it being a timeless symbol). He then shares his understanding of 1 Corinthians 11 “to try and generate some comment”. He calls his position a “minority view” and said he doesn’t expect “anyone to agree with it”. However, he raises many good points that are worthy of contemplation and discussion. I’d like to first articulate back my understanding of Rob’s position and then respond to many of the points he raises. Read more

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