Don Carson teaches on the complexities of interpreting 1 Timothy 2:12, emphasizing the need for a thoughtful, context-driven approach to gender roles in the church. He looks to other passages to challenge narrow Scripture interpretations, urging believers to consider the broader biblical and linguistic context to faithfully understand God’s design and Scripture’s meaning.
He teaches the following:
Applying biblical interpretation principles to understand gender roles
Using biblical language and meaning to avoid narrow interpretations
The use of synonyms in John’s Gospel
Biblical examples of the meaning of “love”
Biblical metaphors and their cultural context
The balance between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility