Phoebe - Paul's sister in Gospel leadership: Rom.16.1-2
In Rom. 16:1-2, the Apostle Paul praises his missionary co-worker, Phoebe, characterizing her as "deacon" and "sister" and "benefactor", making her the first person, male or female, to be described in the New Testament functioning as a deacon in the Early Church. The li...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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NACCC
[2016]
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International congregational journal
Year: 2016, Volume: 15, Issue: 2, Pages: 103-120 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament NBE Anthropology RB Church office; congregation |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. New Testament
B Deacons B Church History Primitive & early church, ca. 30-600 B Paul, The Apostle, Saint B Leadership Religious aspects |
| Summary: | In Rom. 16:1-2, the Apostle Paul praises his missionary co-worker, Phoebe, characterizing her as "deacon" and "sister" and "benefactor", making her the first person, male or female, to be described in the New Testament functioning as a deacon in the Early Church. The life and ministry of Phoebe are explored in their historical context and through word study of the Greek terms adelphe and prostatis and diakonos; examining the scriptural warrant for the apostolic authority exercised by the deacon Phoebe in her collaborative ministry with Paul and its implications for the Church today. |
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| ISSN: | 1472-2089 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International congregational journal
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