Currently, gender equality is one of the various prickly issues the world has to deal with. One may define it as when equal rights and representation of women and men in all matters are the norm. Notably, equality does not imply that women and men are the same, but that they have equal value and should be accorded equal treatment.
On the other hand, gender discrimination can be described as the prejudicial treatment of an individual based on his or her membership to a certain gender. Unfortunately, in this world, gender based discrimination is a fact of life. There are a variety of reasons why discriminatory practices exist. The motives for gender discrimination may stem from cultural practice, economic exploitation or religious beliefs. …show more content…
God, who sent his Son to save the world, so that no-one would be lost, showed in this one act just how impartial he is. In John chapter 3 verse 16 the Apostle John writes that God loved ‘the world’ so intensely He ‘gave His one and only Son’ so to create the opportunity for ‘everyone’ to have eternal life.
This verse does not contain a single reference to gender. It is written to include the widest audience possible. The verse refers to the geographical area covered by God’s love; ‘the world’. No area is excluded. The verse also refers to ‘everyone’. No man, woman or ethnic group is excluded. ‘God shows no favoritism’ and therefore, with certainty, we may correctly conclude no gender based favoritism exist in God. (Acts chapter 10, verse 34).
When it comes to the Holy Spirit, gender equality is guaranteed. The Holy Spirit treats everyone the same, He came for everyone. Joel chapter 2 verse 28 records, ‘… I will pour out My Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy ‘. There is no difference between sons and daughters when it comes to prophesy. This is confirmed in the next verse which states ‘In those days I will pour my Spirit even on servants —men and women alike.’ Note that this verse says ‘alike’, meaning when God pours His spirit on people, men and women will be treated identical, equally and …show more content…
I don 't want you to misunderstand this.’ He addresses brothers and sisters, indicating similar treatment and the importance of both genders. Some translations read: ‘dear brothers’, which raises the question of which translation would be correct. Verse 7 gives us an indication; ‘A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.’ Again, there is no reference to gender.
In verse 10 of 1Corinthians chapter 12, Paul provides another clue of the Holy Spirit’s neutrality to gender when he writes: ‘He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another (person) the ability to prophesy’. Giving ‘another’ person, a man or a woman, the ability to prophesy fulfills what the prophet Joel wrote; ‘Your sons and daughters will prophesy’.
The Bible records ‘On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place.’ The Holy Spirit came down on them and ‘… everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit …’ (Acts chapter 2 verses 1 & 4). All the believers were there and without exception, everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit, demonstrating the Holy Spirit treats every person the
On the other hand, gender discrimination can be described as the prejudicial treatment of an individual based on his or her membership to a certain gender. Unfortunately, in this world, gender based discrimination is a fact of life. There are a variety of reasons why discriminatory practices exist. The motives for gender discrimination may stem from cultural practice, economic exploitation or religious beliefs. …show more content…
God, who sent his Son to save the world, so that no-one would be lost, showed in this one act just how impartial he is. In John chapter 3 verse 16 the Apostle John writes that God loved ‘the world’ so intensely He ‘gave His one and only Son’ so to create the opportunity for ‘everyone’ to have eternal life.
This verse does not contain a single reference to gender. It is written to include the widest audience possible. The verse refers to the geographical area covered by God’s love; ‘the world’. No area is excluded. The verse also refers to ‘everyone’. No man, woman or ethnic group is excluded. ‘God shows no favoritism’ and therefore, with certainty, we may correctly conclude no gender based favoritism exist in God. (Acts chapter 10, verse 34).
When it comes to the Holy Spirit, gender equality is guaranteed. The Holy Spirit treats everyone the same, He came for everyone. Joel chapter 2 verse 28 records, ‘… I will pour out My Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy ‘. There is no difference between sons and daughters when it comes to prophesy. This is confirmed in the next verse which states ‘In those days I will pour my Spirit even on servants —men and women alike.’ Note that this verse says ‘alike’, meaning when God pours His spirit on people, men and women will be treated identical, equally and …show more content…
I don 't want you to misunderstand this.’ He addresses brothers and sisters, indicating similar treatment and the importance of both genders. Some translations read: ‘dear brothers’, which raises the question of which translation would be correct. Verse 7 gives us an indication; ‘A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.’ Again, there is no reference to gender.
In verse 10 of 1Corinthians chapter 12, Paul provides another clue of the Holy Spirit’s neutrality to gender when he writes: ‘He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another (person) the ability to prophesy’. Giving ‘another’ person, a man or a woman, the ability to prophesy fulfills what the prophet Joel wrote; ‘Your sons and daughters will prophesy’.
The Bible records ‘On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place.’ The Holy Spirit came down on them and ‘… everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit …’ (Acts chapter 2 verses 1 & 4). All the believers were there and without exception, everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit, demonstrating the Holy Spirit treats every person the