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1Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
1Corinthians 11:3, I am offering this as my interpretation of that scripture.
There have been good explanations about 1 Corinthians 11:3 with many different things, and very good examples of how doctrines are created.
Many have explained the spiritual, but lack the natural meaning of this scripture. Through spiritualizing the matter of the scripture, you have lost the intent of the scripture.
I will attempt to explain the intent rather than the spiritual aspect. Neither can afford to deny their existence.
Paul is describing the natural order of mankind’s position in the government of the kingdom of God, as ordained by God.
This has minimal impact on each individual’s salvation, unless it is disregarded or dishonored through ignorance or rebellion.
By natural selection, guided by the Almighty God, there exists a pecking order. God established this order twice: once during the creation of the world and again during the curse placed upon Satan, Adam, and Eve.
In the order of creation, God first created Jesus, then man, and finally, woman. This order is not a recognition of political positions but rather a reflection of creation, power, and responsibility.
Each creation was made slightly inferior to the previous one. God is greater than Jesus, who is greater than man, and man is greater than woman. This is the natural order of things. However, there is an exception to this rule, as God created in his plan of grace that the woman is greater than her children.
You must admit that the woman was specifically created for the purpose of bearing children and serving as a companion to men. God designed it that way, and this is not a whim or fancy conceived by me or any other male person. This fact is entirely biblical, and Paul acknowledges it as a fundamental aspect of human understanding and fulfillment.
If a woman fails to acknowledge her place in creation, power, and responsibility, she is either uneducated, in which case it’s a matter of ignorance that falls on both her husband and the preacher she follows, or she’s rebelling against God’s word, indicating that she’s lost her first love.
Every woman should be an example of meekness and virtue, capable of compromise, negotiation, and being subject to her husband’s agenda, just as he should be subject to hers.
Jesus was not destined to be the Almighty God, nor was man meant to be Jesus, nor was woman meant to be man. God is the perfect God, Jesus is the perfect Jesus, and man is meant to become the perfect man, while woman is made to become the perfect woman, all according to God’s plan.
Man and woman, in their fallen state of grace, are to be perfected, embodying Jesus in both words and actions. However, a man cannot become a perfected woman. A man cannot undergo the same tests and trials as a woman. The most evident test and trial would be childbirth, as a mother or a wife. A man lacks the understanding and experience of what it means to be a woman in any way. God has not called men to be feminine; they can only be masculine. This is the way of God’s creation.
Just as a man must learn to be a leader, a woman must learn to become a follower and helpmate. Biblically, a woman is not called to be an office holder if all the needs of a church can be fulfilled by a man. This is biblical law or understanding. However, if there is no man to fulfill the position in question, a female can fill it. Similarly, if God decides there is a need, he can put a woman into any position he chooses. The caveat is that the woman in that position would still be under her husband’s leadership and willing to relinquish that position if a man of God becomes available.
The obvious question is: what, when, why, and how is the woman supposed to follow? A woman’s role is to naturally and spiritually follow others who are examples and leaders. She should allow her partner to benefit from her trust and lead her in life. Her life is to be bound to her companion, the church, to be vigilant in trusting those in leadership positions. In doing so, she will reach perfection.
If ever the man fails to fulfill his leadership role, the woman is tasked with enforcing the commandments of God and natural government to restore or guide him in regaining his position in creation. She should utilize all her divine talents and wisdom to ensure his place in the kingdom of God. Furthermore, she should motivate and inspire her husband or preacher to excel beyond their personal limitations. After all, she was created as a companion to man, not as his servant.
Ultimately, a woman is free to interpret biblical righteousness as she sees fit. She is responsible for discovering her own authentic path and position within the kingdom of God, rather than usurping any authority held by men.
Written by: Bro. Charles Cohenour JR., a servant of God.
