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Is Conformity to Customs Necessary in the Church?
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In this commentary, the principle of "headship" is discussed in-depth (see 1 Cor. 11:3). The oneness of essence is shown by the united direction given by God the Father wherein the husband, as ordained by God, becomes the head. This is symbolically done by covering the wife's head, either by an artificial covering or by the natural covering of the hair. The husband needs no covering since his protection is Christ. This is no more evident than in the worship experience itself. The order that God ordained was designed so that the worship celebrations, the male and female genders could be distinguished. Where this is seen in this chapter is in the Lord's Supper event. Through faith, those who are worthy are able to participate. This event serves as a reminder of the sacrifice that Christ made on the cross makes Him worthy of our worship.
Because unworthy participation in the Lord's Supper is an egregious act, Paul warns us to examine ourselves spiritually as it pertains to our walk with Christ. This is so we may be conscious that our participation in any event commemorating the sacrifice of Christ may too be worthy.
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Spiros Zodhiates was born to Greek parents on the island of Cyprus. After completing his Greek education, he attended the American University in Cairo, Egypt, The National Bible Institute (now Shelton College), and New York University. He earned his Doctor of Theology degree from Luther Rice Seminary. In addition, Dr. Zodhiates has been the recipient of several honorary doctorates.
In 1946, he came to the United States at the invitation of the American Mission to the Greeks, Inc. At that time, there were two part-time employees who met in a small, one-room office. Dr. Zodhiates became president of this organization in 1966. Now known as AMG International ('Advancing the Ministries of the Gospel'), it carries on a worldwide evangelistic and relief ministry and has its headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Dr. Zodhiates is a recognized authority on the Greek New Testament, and has edited an edition of the Modern Greek New Testament that was published by the Million Testaments Campaign and the American Bible Society. He is the author of numerous exegetical books and booklets in both the Greek and English languages. In addition, he is heard daily on the New Testament Light radio program, released over a network of stations across the United States and Canada. Click here to learn more about Spiros Zodhiates. |
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