The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum More Sticky Issues of Women in the Church

speratus,

Methinks that THIS is what needs to be challenged and support offered from Scripture to show that this statement is indeed true. I have never heard anyone make this claim. Of course, I don't get out much so there may be many people/churches that hold to this view or a derivative of it. But from what I have always read and heard, singing is mainly a form of praise expressed by believers. It is true, that good hymns contain sound biblical doctrine. But that doesn't necessitate that the singing of songs is "always teaching and an exercise of authority".

Secondly, if it is an "exercise of authority", then when there is congregational singing, what are single women to do? remain silent? Further, if singing, as you have said, is always an exercise of authority, then when the entire congregation sings, to whom is the singing, aka: expression of authority, addressed? According to Paul, if two or three have a message to bring, then each one must keep silent and only one speak, and that in turn so as to maintain proper order in the church.

Can you address my question(s) and concerns, please?

In His Grace,