Biblical Interpretation Workshop - Interpreting 1 Timothy 2:12–14

What is egalitarianism? What about complementarianism? Are women permitted to be pastors or to preach and to teach? Explore this page to find out the answer to these questions & more.

“I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain silent. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived became a transgressor.”

1 Timothy 2:12–14

Steps to Completing the Workshop

  1. Print out the Scripture Mark-up Worksheet.

  2. Watch the videos while taking notes.

  3. Use the resources to prepare a sermon manuscript, lesson plan, or small group Bible study.

  4. Email us to enroll & to get the accompanying questions & assignments.

  5. Use this workshop as credit towards our Biblical Interpreter’s Certificate.

  6. Download & printout our handouts to check your work.

  7. Click on the Bible study tools link to get internet tools to help you in your study.

Scripture Mark-up Worksheets

What is egalitarianism? What about complementarianism? Are women permitted to be pastors or to preach and to teach? Explore this page to find out the answer to these questions & more.

Interpreting 1 Timothy 2:12–14 Part 1

We give an overview for getting our online content. We read the Word of God. We have a brief breakout discussion comparing the views concerning Complementarianism compared with Egalitarianism. We analyze the structure of 1 Timothy 2:13, & wediscuss the extent of Paul’s authority.

Interpreting 1 Timothy 2:12–14 Part 2

We finish our structural analysis, conduct a discussion comparing & contrasting men & women, differentiate between Eve’s deception & Adam’s rebellion, highlight broader contextual topics, examine the heart of the debate, & proclaim the gospel.

Structural Analysis Handout

We finish our structural analysis, conduct a discussion comparing & contrasting men & women, differentiate between Eve’s deception & Adam’s rebellion, highlight broader contextual topics, examine the heart of the debate, & proclaim the gospel.

Exegetical & Theological Notes Handout

Use these notes to check your work after you have completed your own study. These can be downloaded into a notes app or printed.

Additional Resources

Does the OT teach misogyny?

What does it mean to be created in the image of God? Does the Bible teach that women are inferior to men? In the beginning Genesis 1:28 gives us the answer. Check it out.