Complementarians believe men and women complement each other in their giftings and roles. Egalitarians beleive men and women are equal to each other in their giftings and roles. Which one is right?
Talking Points:
- Both sides agree that gender is ordained by God, women and men have equal value, and abusive male dominance is a sin. Genesis 1:27
- Complementarians believe men are called to be servant-leaders; egalitarians believe women and men have equal authority. Galatians 3:26
- Complementarians believe women and men have distinct roles; egalitarians believe women and men have interchangeable roles.
- Complementarians believe we thrive with distinct roles; egalitarians believe we thrive with interchangeable roles.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe your home growing up. Was your dad the spiritual leader, and if so, what did that look like?
- Read Genesis 1:27. How does this show that women and men have equal value in the eyes of God?
- Read Galatians 3:26. How do egalitarians view this passage?
- How do you see this issue? Are you a complementarian or an egalitarian? Why do you hold that position?
