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### Why did Paul talk about women’s hair? ### Why did Paul talk about women’s hair?
In ancient Israel, only men had short hair. Woman had long hair. People expected women to have long hair. Some scholars think it was not evil for a woman to have short hair. However, Paul wanted the Corinthian Christians to know that the Chrsitian women in Corinth should not have short hair. Perhaps this was because it made people think that a woman with short hair was a man. This dishonored God. Or perhaps this was because some women with short hair had sex with other women. Therefore, people thought women with short hair practiced sexual immorality. In ancient Israel, only men had short hair. Woman had long hair. People expected women to have long hair. Some scholars think it was not evil for a woman to have short hair. However, Paul wanted the Corinthian Christians to know that the Christian women in Corinth should not have short hair. Perhaps this was because it made people think that a woman with short hair was a man. This dishonored God. Or perhaps this was because some women with short hair had sex with other women. Therefore, people thought women with short hair practiced sexual immorality.
Scholars also think that women had a hood or shawl on the clothes they wore at this time. This covered their head when they went away from their house. Scholars also think that women had a hood or shawl on the clothes they wore at this time. This covered their head when they went away from their house.
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See: Sexual Immorality See: Sexual Immorality
How was man the image and the glory of God? ### How was man the image and the glory of God?
Paul wrote that man was the image and glory of God. He was thinking about Genesis 1:26-27 when he wrote this. Some scholars think that God gave Adam permission to lead Eve. Eve was honored to help Adam in the same way Adam was honored to serve God. Other scholars think that Adam and Eve were both the image and glory of God. Paul wrote that man was the image and glory of God. He was thinking about Genesis 1:26-27 when he wrote this. Some scholars think that God gave Adam permission to lead Eve. Eve was honored to help Adam in the same way Adam was honored to serve God. Other scholars think that Adam and Eve were both the image and glory of God.
See: Image; Glory (Glorify) See: Image; Glory (Glorify)
How was a woman made from a man?
### How was a woman made from a man?
Eve was a woman who God made from the rib of a man, Adam. This was what Paul was thinking about when he wrote these words. Eve was a woman who God made from the rib of a man, Adam. This was what Paul was thinking about when he wrote these words.
See: Genesis 1-2 See: Genesis 1-2
How was woman created for man? ### How was woman created for man?
When God created Eve. She was made to help Adam (see: Genesis 2:18). When God created Eve. She was made to help Adam (see: Genesis 2:18).
See: Roles of Men and Women See: Roles of Men and Women
Why did Paul write about angels? ### Why did Paul write about angels?
Paul wrote that the woman was to have something on her head. This was a symbol showing she submitted to someone. He wrote that this was because of the angels. Some scholars think this was because the angels serve God by serving men in the same way women do. Other scholars think Paul wrote about how the angels see the things people do (see: 1 Corinthians 4:9). Some scholars think that because a woman dishonored God if she worshipped God with her head uncovered. This would even offend the angels. Paul wrote that the woman was to have something on her head. This was a symbol showing she submitted to someone. He wrote that this was because of the angels. Some scholars think this was because the angels serve God by serving men in the same way women do. Other scholars think Paul wrote about how the angels see the things people do (see: 1 Corinthians 4:9). Some scholars think that because a woman dishonored God if she worshipped God with her head uncovered. This would even offend the angels.
See: Submit (Submission); Angel See: Submit (Submission); Angel
How was someone “in the lord”?
### How was someone “in the lord”?
When Paul wrote, “in the lord,” he was talking about Christians. Christians are joined together in Jesus. When Paul wrote, “in the lord,” he was talking about Christians. Christians are joined together in Jesus.
See: In Christ See: In Christ
How were men and women not independent from each other? How were men and women not independent from each other?
Paul wrote that men and women were not independent from one another. Men and women need each other. God made each to serve each other in different ways. Paul wrote that men and women were not independent from one another. Men and women need each other. God made each to serve each other in different ways.
See: Roles of Men and Women See: Roles of Men and Women
How did men come from a woman?
### How did men come from a woman?
Paul wrote that a man comes from a woman. A woman gives birth to a man. Paul also said that woman came from man. He was thinking about Eve being made from Adam. All things come from God who makes everything. Paul wrote that a man comes from a woman. A woman gives birth to a man. Paul also said that woman came from man. He was thinking about Eve being made from Adam. All things come from God who makes everything.
How did someone judge for themselves?
### How did someone judge for themselves?
Paul wrote “judge for yourself.” He wanted people to think about what he said. He wanted them to make a decision according to what they knew to be right. Paul wrote “judge for yourself.” He wanted people to think about what he said. He wanted them to make a decision according to what they knew to be right.
Should a woman pray to God with her head uncovered?
### Should a woman pray to God with her head uncovered?
Paul asked if a woman should pray to God with her head uncovered. Some scholars think that when Paul lived, people thought it was wrong for a woman to pray in front of other people with her head uncovered. They thought it was wrong for her to do this because they thought she did something God only gave permission for men to do. They thought only men could speak to God by praying or prophesying when they gathered together to worship God. Paul asked if a woman should pray to God with her head uncovered. Some scholars think that when Paul lived, people thought it was wrong for a woman to pray in front of other people with her head uncovered. They thought it was wrong for her to do this because they thought she did something God only gave permission for men to do. They thought only men could speak to God by praying or prophesying when they gathered together to worship God.
See: Pray (Prayer); Prophecy (Prophesy); Worship See: Pray (Prayer); Prophecy (Prophesy); Worship
Why was it wrong for a man to have long hair?
### Why was it wrong for a man to have long hair?
When Paul lived, only women had long hair. Some scholars think that when a man had long hair, he looked like a woman. Therefore, it was wrong because it made him look like a woman. If they did this, it dishonored God. Other scholars think men who had sex with other men had long hair. Therefore, people thought men with long hair practiced sexual immorality. At this time, people would have thought the man with long hair was sexually immoral When Paul lived, only women had long hair. Some scholars think that when a man had long hair, he looked like a woman. Therefore, it was wrong because it made him look like a woman. If they did this, it dishonored God. Other scholars think men who had sex with other men had long hair. Therefore, people thought men with long hair practiced sexual immorality. At this time, people would have thought the man with long hair was sexually immoral
Paul said this was “by nature.” Some scholars think this was because people thought it was natural for men to have short hair. They were not born in a certain way that they needed to have short hair. However, almost every man had short hair at this time and place. Paul said this was “by nature.” Some scholars think this was because people thought it was natural for men to have short hair. They were not born in a certain way that they needed to have short hair. However, almost every man had short hair at this time and place.
See: Sexual Immorality See: Sexual Immorality
11:17-34
What happened when the Corinthians Christians gathered together?
## 11:17-34
### What happened when the Corinthians Christians gathered together?
Paul said when the Christians in Corinth gathered together, it was not for the better, but for the worse. That is, when they gathered together they did many things that did not honor God. Paul said when the Christians in Corinth gathered together, it was not for the better, but for the worse. That is, when they gathered together they did many things that did not honor God.
How were there divisions and factions among the Christians in Corinth?
### How were there divisions and factions among the Christians in Corinth?
Paul heard that the Christians in Corinth were fighting with one another. They often did this. They formed groups. Paul said this happened so that, “those who are approved may be recognized among you.” When these Christians were divided, it helped people to know who obeyed God and who did not obey God. One group obeyed God, but the other group did not. Paul heard that the Christians in Corinth were fighting with one another. They often did this. They formed groups. Paul said this happened so that, “those who are approved may be recognized among you.” When these Christians were divided, it helped people to know who obeyed God and who did not obey God. One group obeyed God, but the other group did not.
What was the Lord’s supper?
### What was the Lord’s supper?
See: Lord’s Supper See: Lord’s Supper
How did the Christians not eat the Lord’s supper?
### How did the Christians not eat the Lord’s supper?
The Christians in Corinth ate the Lord’s supper in a way that dishonored God. By doing this, Paul said they did not eat the Lord’s supper because the Lord’s supper honored God. The rich Corithians ate a lot of food and drank a lot. But the poor Corinthians were hungry and thirsty. The things the rich did humiliated the poor. The Christians in Corinth ate the Lord’s supper in a way that dishonored God. By doing this, Paul said they did not eat the Lord’s supper because the Lord’s supper honored God. The rich Corithians ate a lot of food and drank a lot. But the poor Corinthians were hungry and thirsty. The things the rich did humiliated the poor.
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See: Lord’s Supper See: Lord’s Supper
What is the new covenant?
### What is the new covenant?
See: New Covenant See: New Covenant
Why did Paul want the Corinthians to examine themselves before they ate the Lord’s supper? ### Why did Paul want the Corinthians to examine themselves before they ate the Lord’s supper?
Paul told the Corinthian Christians to examine themselves before they ate the Lord’s supper. If they sinned, then they needed to be at peace with one another and confess their sins to God. If they do not do not do this, God will punish them in some way. God disciplines Chrsitians. God punished some of these Chrsitians, they were sick or died. However, Christians are not punished by being sent to hell to live forever. This is how non-Christians are punished. Paul told the Corinthian Christians to examine themselves before they ate the Lord’s supper. If they sinned, then they needed to be at peace with one another and confess their sins to God. If they do not do not do this, God will punish them in some way. God disciplines Chrsitians. God punished some of these Chrsitians, they were sick or died. However, Christians are not punished by being sent to hell to live forever. This is how non-Christians are punished.
See: Lord’s Supper; Confess (Confession); Sin; Discipline (To Disciple); Hell; Punish (Punishment) See: Lord’s Supper; Confess (Confession); Sin; Discipline (To Disciple); Hell; Punish (Punishment)
How did Paul want the Christians to eat the Lord’s supper?
### How did Paul want the Christians to eat the Lord’s supper?
Paul wanted the Christians to wait for one another and to share with one another when the ate the Lord’s supper. Paul wanted the Christians to wait for one another and to share with one another when the ate the Lord’s supper.