God's High Calling For Women
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God's High Calling For Women

Paperback – March 1, 2009

Price
$8.54
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Publisher
Moody Publishers
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0802453044
Dimensions
5 x 0.25 x 7 inches
Weight
4.3 ounces

Description

Women are not inferior to men—so why does the church sometimes treat women as less capable or valued than men? It shouldn’t. Women are told to be bold, assertive, independent, and competitive. They are expected to take leadership, exert authority, be bread-winners, and to single-handedly tackle all of life’s demands. God’s high calling for women in the church—a topic still relevant for today—is outlined inxa01 Timothy 2:9-15 If followed, His plan results in blessing, unity, and glory for God.xa0 In God’s High Calling for Women , Dr. John MacArthur discusses major tensions for women in the church as outlined by the apostle Paul: their attitude, appearance, testimony, design and contribution. Complete with questions for review and thoughts for reflection at the end of each section, this thorough, insightful, yet concise study on the important and controversial subject of women in the church will serve as an excellent resource for personal or group study. JOHN MACARTHUR is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California; president of The Master's College and Seminary; and featured teacher for the Grace to You media ministry. Weekly telecasts and daily radio broadcasts of "Grace to You" are seen and heard by millions worldwide. John has also written several bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible , The Gospel According to Jesus , The New Testament Commentary series, Twelve Ordinary Men , and The Truth War . He and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren.

Features & Highlights

  • Women are not inferior to men—so why does the church sometimes treat women as less capable or valued than men?
  • Women are told to be bold, assertive, independent, and competitive. They are expected to take leadership, exert authority, be bread-winners, and to single-handedly tackle all of life’s demands.
  • God’s high calling for women in the church—a topic still relevant for today—is outlined in 1 Timothy 2:9-15
  • If followed, His plan results in blessing, unity, and glory for God. In
  • God’s High Calling for Women
  • , Dr. John MacArthur discusses important concerns for women in the church as outlined by the apostle Paul: their attitude, appearance, testimony, design and contribution.
  • Complete with questions for review and thoughts for reflection at the end of each section, this thorough, insightful, yet concise study on the important and controversial subject of women in the church will serve as an excellent resource for personal or group study.

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Biblical accurate and is a celebration of women and their God-given roles

Love this book and appreciate Mr. MacArthur’s biblical consistency. Highly recommend.
4 people found this helpful
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Solid and Refreshing

There are some books which I read that are just refreshing. This was one of those. Because I was brought up with Biblical teaching, there wasn’t anything new about Biblical womanhood presented in this book, but I still thoroughly enjoyed hearing the teachings that I know presented yet again, and in such a logical, educational fashion.

I listened to this book as an audiobook. It was about two hours, so I’m guessing it’s just a short booklet. The points in this book could be expounded upon, for sure, but as a quick overview of God’s role for that woman, Macarthur covered all of the main points. Because I listened to it, there were a few things brought out that I’m not sure I agree with 100% (mainly, it was the presentation, not the “doctrine”). He used various Bible translations and commentaries.

Several times, he would start a point and I would almost hold my breath to see how he expounded on the Scriptures. He very clearly pointed out some modern misconceptions and exegesis of the Scriptures (such as women should be in leadership). He presented the Scriptures as applicable today—which I greatly appreciate. Many women try to say, “That’s what it was for that culture.” MacArthur anticipated these arguments and gave historical background for the letters in the New Testament, and how they applied back then, and how they should apply today.

I really liked this book and definitely recommend it.
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Should be in every ChristiamwomansLibrary

This little book should be a part of every Christian womans library. It is a quick, easy read but packed with timely advise for women today.
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Very Thorough and Biblically Sound

A great over-all view of God’s design for women!
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Five Stars

A good book if you're looking for a short women's bible study, tackled topics affecting today's problems on women
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I was disappointed with the price with how small the book is

I was disappointed with the price with how small the book is. Perhaps the description did not present enough information regarding what the book was to cover; however I find this book rather shallow and disappointing. I will continue to seek and study the word of God for the knowledge I currently craved as a part of my growth in my faith. I will pass this onto a dear friend so we can discuss then give to the local library.
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Five Stars

the usual great product from John MacArthur!
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Four Stars

Good read.
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Five Stars

Excellent
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Quick read if you want it to, or a ...

Quick read if you want it to, or a slow read to really dig in. Lots of questions after each chapter to bring everything a little bit closer to home. MacArthur does a fabulous job.