Rabbinic Talmudic system teaches the subtext of Torah. This is referred to method called “Drash” (exposition/inquiry), Remez (hint/allusion), and Sod (secret/mystical meaning). Some rabbis posit that the text is not merely a historical or legal document, but a “multi-layered, living document containing infinite wisdom.” Rabbis teach that the true meaning often lies beneath the surface. Therefore requiring mystical interpretation to uncover the spiritual, psychological, and mysterious hidden truths which lay underneath. This isn’t how the Apostle Paul, or the other Biblical writers intended for students to glean God’s truth.
Romans 14,
Romans 15 is not trying to reveal secret meanings lying somewhere under the above text.
Romans 14,
Romans 15, and
1 Corinthians 10:20, have zero to do with head coverings. The matter of head coverings are plainly dealt with in
1 Corinthians 11:2-16. The Apostle isn’t teaching subtextually to show the readers something deeper, something mystical hidden beneath his words. The Apostle Paul addresses head coverings that women should cover their heads while praying or prophesying, and men should not. The Apostle points to the practice as a symbol of God’s ordered headship. It emphasizes respecting divine, angelic order and gender distinction being paramount. Paul’s final word of strict admonition was if anyone had a problem with what he taught on head coverings, then tough luck, because that’s how all the churches practice the teaching.
Romans 14, and
Romans 15,
1 Corinthians 10:20 cannot help B. Smith, or Pastor J.D.. Paul made it all crystal, painfully so, and you can kick rocks as far as he was concerned if you had a problem with what he taught. So, this whole thread is built on the premise that B. Smith, and Pastor John Doe, can resolve their issue within the teaching of Paul concerning
Romans 14,
Romans 15, and
1 Corinthians 10:20. Therefore, one cannot claim some hidden meaning behind what the Apostle Paul said in
Romans 14,
Romans 15, and
1 Corinthians 10:20 to defend arguing over head coverings, or being allowed to challenge ministerial leadership over what they believe concerning
1 Corinthians 11:2-16. There you have it folks! I’ve posted it yet again! Anyone care to refute what I just posted? Paul wasn’t working an On The Job training with the Apostolic church trying to figure it all as he went along. The Apostle fully understood and was well aware of the scriptures concerning everything he taught. He made it as plain as rain. He wasn’t confused or teaching some Mithratic Kabbalah subtext mystery school baloney. No way can B. Smith go wee wee wee all the way home, because he and Pastor J.D. can’t see eye to eye on
1 Corinthians 11:2-16.
Romans 14,
Romans 15, and
1 Corinthians 10:20 cannot settle their issues concerning
1 Corinthians 11:2-16. It is what it is.