HEAD COVERINGS: SYMBOLS OF DIVINE ORDER IN PUBLIC WORSHIP 1 CORINTHIANS 11:2-16
Because there is a divine order of authority in creation, gender distinctions in public worship must reflect that order.
The divine order of authority (God-Christ-man-woman) (v. 2-3)
The divine order of authority reflected in gender distinctions (4-6) The man honors his head by praying or prophesying uncovered (4) The woman honors her head by praying or prophesying covered (5-6)
Reasons for gender distinctions (7-15) Differing status: Man is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man (7) Differing roles: Man was not created for woman, but woman for man (8-9) Supernatural observation: Angels are observing divine authority in the church (10) Propriety: Is it fitting for a woman to pray to God uncovered? (13) Nature: Doesn't nature itself teach you about hair length? (14-15)
Qualifiers Men and women are interdependent (11) Men and women both come from God (12)
Conclusion: The practice of symbolizing divine authority in the local church is an accepted practice of Paul and of the churches of God (16)
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