Bible Study, I Timothy 2:8-15

In this Bible study Mr. Smith covers a section of I Timothy that is very controversial in modern society because of what it says about the role of women. He points out two principles we need to keep in mind to properly understand the meaning of this passage. First of all we need to avoid reading into the passage Satan's anti-family views of womanhood. Secondly we need to understand God's purpose for creating us male and female. God placed diversity into his creation by creating us male and female. We must always keep in mind that diversity does not imply superiority or inferiority.

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.