Kyle Rapinchuk Introduction to Biblical Womanhood Like a Girl Proverbs 31 She is trusted v 11 She does good to her husband v 12 She works hard v 1314 19 27b and is discerning in matters of business v ID: 444644
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The Basics of Biblical Womanhood
Kyle RapinchukSlide2
Introduction to Biblical Womanhood
Like a GirlSlide3
Proverbs 31
She is trusted (v. 11)
She does good to her husband (v. 12)
She works hard (v. 13-14, 19, 27b) and
is discerning in matters of business (v.
16, 19, 24)
She provides for her family (v. 15, 21-22, 27a)
She
cares for the poor (v. 20)
Her husband is known and respected (v. 23)
She is strong and dignified (v. 17, 25)
She is wise and kind (v. 26)
Her children call her blessed and her husband praises her (v. 28)Slide4
Proverbs 31
She is trusted (v. 11)
She does good to her husband (v. 12)
She works hard (v. 13-14, 19, 27b) and
is discerning in matters of business (v.
16, 19, 24)
She provides for her family (v. 15, 21-22, 27a)
She
cares for the poor (v. 20)
Her husband is known and respected (v. 23)
She is strong and dignified (v. 17, 25)
She is wise and kind (v. 26)
Her children call her blessed and her husband praises her (v. 28)
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”—Proverbs 31:30Slide5
1 Peter 3:1-6
“Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.”—v. 3-4
The quiet spirit here does not mean a woman can’t be bold or talkative, but rather that she avoid grumbling that would prevent a non-Christian husband from seeing God’s grace and goodness in her behavior. This is a good lesson for all women so that their behavior reflects the gospel rather than detracts from it.Slide6
1 Timothy 2:8-15
Verses 8-9 are similar to 1 Peter 3:3-4.
Proper adorning with respect to clothing, not focused on braided hair, jewelry, or costly clothing
Adorned with modesty and self-control
Paul says this is proper for women who profess godliness
Their godliness should be manifest in their good works, not in their appearance
Verses 11-12 are controversial.
For purposes here, the point is that there remains a distinction between men and women and their roles in the church, and Paul supports that through an appeal to two aspects of Genesis 1-3.
Adam was formed first (v. 13)
Eve was deceived, but Adam was not (v. 14)Slide7
The Deception of Eve
Genesis 3 tells the story of the serpent deceiving Eve.
In 1 Timothy 2, Paul seems to build upon the narrative of Genesis 3 to suggest that women now have a greater propensity to believe lies. Where I want to focus is on the way that women tend to believe lies about themselves.Slide8
Lies Women Believe
Some common lies women believe…
Submission means doing everything men (esp. my husband) say
Being a homemaker is not an honorable “job”
Being a homemaker means I can’t work outside the home
My sins (gossip, selfishness, materialism, self-pity) are not so bad.
I’m not worth anything, I am unlovable, there’s something wrong with me…because I don’t have a husband or boyfriend.
If I were only married or dating I wouldn’t feel lonely, depressed, worthless.Slide9
Practical Advice
Your identity is in Christ as a daughter of God.
Singleness:
Use your
giftings
to serve God in the context of the local church
Use your freedom as an opportunity to advance the gospel
Demonstrate the gospel through a gentle and quiet spirit, respect, and faithfulness.Slide10
Practical Advice
Dating/marriage:
Use your
giftings
to serve God in the context of the local church
Find a godly man:
Who love Jesus more than
you
Who is working towards God’s unique calling on him to be a man after God’s own heart
Don’t settle for anything less—ever!
Encourage the right kind of guys, and be the right kind of girl
Do not try to manipulate guys to like you
Focus on your own spiritual growth, not on outward appearance
Be an inspiration, encourager,
rescuable
(yet guard your heart—
Prov
4:23)
Build your existence around ChristSlide11
Practical Advice for Guys about Girls
Encourage them to find their identity as a daughter of Christ
Encourage them when they manifest qualities of biblical womanhood, not primarily their appearance
If you are pursuing them, do not try to replace their central focus on God with yourself.Slide12
Continue the conversation…
Singleness
Submission
Role in the local church
Biblical examples: Ruth, Esther, Mary, etc.