Men, Women & Bible Hermeneutics

Today on Advent Next podcasts, we are discussing “hermeneutics,” a fancy word that simply means, “bible study methods.” We will discuss where we often go wrong when attempting to tackle difficult passages without the right framework. Peter described the writings of Paul as "hard to be understood." He even went so far as to warn that some people misinterpret his writings and wrestle with these passages to their “own destruction.”

So just how dangerous is wrong bible study methods? Today, we have invited Dr. Martin Hanna Professor of Systematic Theology at Andrews University to discuss hermeneutics, or bible study methods along with his article, “Men and Women in Church Order.” In his research, he explores the question of whether or the not the New Testament is using non-exclusive gender-neutral principles for passages that people often mistake as gender-specific especially in regards to leadership roles within the church.