Shining a spotlight on the head covering discussion happening worldwide.
On Double Standards and Idols (Another Radical Reformation) “We expect the women to wear a head covering at all times, because we all know, of course, that she is to “pray without ceasing” (1Thess 5:17). But yet we interpret that same verse differently for ourselves. Why do we apply this verse differently to a man than we do for the woman?”
The Ornament of a Meek and Quiet Spirit (Christian Homestead) “This is why for the past two years I have chosen to cover my head: I desire to be obedient to the directions given in 1 Cor. 11; I desire to show the world that I have forsaken it’s ways and willingly and cheerfully choose to be in subjection to my husband…”
She Thought Rules Were Constricting (Truth at Home) “I flipped through a book at the Christian bookstore the other day about a woman who did something daring and unexpected….This lady thought that by cutting off all her hair at the end of her project made her “free,” and symbolized her claim to grace. I felt a little sorry for her. I saw her as being MORE in bondage than before. Rules are not always constricting, not when we follow GOD’S rules, not when those rules are for our good.”
Head Covering Reflection/Update (Blessed Beyond Borders, Beyond Boundaries) “Two of my friends began covering during worship also. One of the ladies have been covering for about 1 months, another for almost two years….Few months ago our Young Adult Bible Study group was learning 1 Cor. 11. The passage was received well and many believe that the practice has Biblical foundation.”
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The head covering passage (1 Corinthians 11:2-16) is a battleground for one of the most important issues of our day. Those who advocate for the normality of same-sex relationships by appealing to the Bible, use this passage to garner support for their position. As Christians we must understand their argument and get consistent in our theology if we are going to faithfully defend biblical sexuality.
This video is based on a section of an article we wrote here.
I am a complementarian. This means I believe that while men and women are both created in the image of God and are equals in value and worth; they each serve a different function. In the home, the husband has been given the authority (headship) to lead his wife whereas the wife was created to help her husband and follow his leadership (submission). I believe the authority and submission in the home, pictures the relationship between Christ and His church. I also believe this was God’s original design; a pre-fall masterpiece, not a post-fall disaster.
I am encouraged by the large resurgence of complementarians and the numerous biblical scholars who defend this truth. They uphold male authority and female submission in the home and believe the office of elder (pastor) is for men only.
Within complementarianism, I hold to what is now a minority position. I believe that the functional difference between men and women should be symbolized to both men and angels when the church gathers together for worship. Yes, I believe that head covering (as taught in 1 Corinthians 11) is a timeless, transcultural symbol for Christians under the new covenant. Read more
