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Kress Biblical Resources :: The Wisdom of the Cross and Christian Gender Roles (1Co 11:2-16)

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References for 1Co 11:14 —  1   2   3   4 

Detailed Outline of 1 Corinthians

The Wisdom of the Cross Purifies and Unites Believers, the Wisdom of the World Pollutes and Divides

  1. The wisdom of the cross and Christian gender roles (1Co 11:2-16)
    1. The proper order for worship explained (1Co 11:2-10)
      1. Willing submission to apostolic instruction is to be praised (1Co 11:2)
      2. Willing submission to God’s order glorifies God’s headship—but disregard brings dishonor (1Co 11:3-10)
        1. The proper perspective on headship and order (1Co 11:3)
          1. Christ is the head of every man (1Co 11:3a)
          2. Man is the head of a woman (1Co 11:3b)
          3. God is the head of Christ (1Co 11:3c)
        2. The problems that come from disregarding proper order and headship (1Co 11:4-10)
          1. When a man disregards his proper role in worship it brings disgrace (1Co 11:4)
          2. When a woman disregards her proper role in worship it brings disgrace (1Co 11:5-6)
            1. Praying or prophesying with no symbol of authority on her head (1Co 11:5)
            2. Prostitutes shaved their heads—similar shame belongs to those who refuse to submit to God’s order (1Co 11:6)
          3. Worship roles are reflected in the created order and glorify God in the angelic realm (1Co 11:7-10)
            1. Man is the image and glory of God (1Co 11:7ab)
            2. Woman is the glory of man (1Co 11:7c)
            3. Woman originated from man (1Co 11:8)
            4. Woman was created to be a helper suitable for man (1Co 11:9)
            5. Angels are watching the worship of the church (1Co 11:10)
    2. The proper perspective on male/female equality asserted (1Co 11:11-12)
      1. Mutual interdependence and equality asserted (1Co 11:11)
      2. Mutual interdependence and equality affirmed (1Co 11:12)
    3. The proper order for worship reaffirmed (1Co 11:13-16)
      1. Most cultural norms affirm the proper order (1Co 11:13)
      2. Men and women’s hair affirm the proper order (1Co 11:14-15)
        1. The nature of men’s hair growth (1Co 11:14)
        2. The nature of women’s hair growth (1Co 11:15)
      3. Make sure you submit to God’s order of headship (1Co 11:16)
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