Here is the Ordination of Women in the Nt?: A Review of Views, and Recommendations

Simon Bwanbale, PhD

Abstract

The question whether to ordain women or not threatens the fabric of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The anti and the pro-ordination argument hinge on scripture, the only source of authority for the Remnant Church. This paper has made a critical observation of the arguments and concludes that neither of the camps is right. The NT seems quiet on the issue of the ordination of women. Because the texts used for or against seem to be read either at an apparent level, or applied without a keen regard to the contexts, this paper suggests a halt on the ordination and gives recommendations for alleviating the tension. Key words: women, ordination, women, headship.