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* it’s 64 AD – only about 30 years after Jesus left the earth * all over the Roman Empire, churches are starting * the growth of these churches is in many cases explosive * within a

* my name is Thaddaeus * I know, I know – who is Thaddaeus? * everyone knows the other apostles – Simon Peter, James and John, etc. * but I was there – look me up! * I’m even mentioned

1. OPTIONS IN UNDERSTANDING 1 TIMOTHY 2:8-15 2. Option A: The passage doesn’t say what it appears to. It is not a prohibition against any ministry of women. Arguments include: 3.

* during a sermon, the country preacher said to his congregation, “Now let the church walk” * Deacon Jones said, “Amen, let it walk” * “Let the church run,” said the preacher * “Let it run,” echoed

* this morning we’re going to talk about Christianity’s greatest competition * many people think that God’s greatest competition is another religion, say Buddha or Mohammed * but I would venture to say