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    Daughters of Destiny: The Biblical Defense of Women's Rights
    Daughters of Destiny: The Biblical Defense of Women's Rights
    Daughters of Destiny: The Biblical Defense of Women's Rights
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    Daughters of Destiny: The Biblical Defense of Women's Rights

    By Bishop I.V. Hilliard

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    Aren't women supposed to sit silently in church? Is a woman equal to a man? Can a woman lead a church or a company? What role, if any, can a woman have in church? There are a lot of questions about the role of women in society and the church. Most people arrive at an answer by what their culture or tradition has taught them. However, culture and tradition are usually wrong!

    God has a very real purpose and function for the woman in His plan. Yet, many don't know it because Scripture has been misinterpreted and put women in bondage. Not any more! With his inimitable style, Bishop I.V. Hilliard takes on this topic as only he can. He presents a thorough Biblical defense for women not only being allowed to serve in ministry but that they are truly equal to a man in the eyes of God.

    For women who have had to defend the authenticity of their calling, this book will be a welcome addition to your Biblical arsenal. For men who have been trained to view women as second-class citizens, this book will open your eyes to God's Truth. For the person who is seeking a balanced, Scriptural approach to this topic, you will be pleasantly surprised by systematic presentation on this topic.

    Regardless of where you are on the spectrum of women's rights, you will be encouraged and challenged as you understand God's divine purpose for women!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateAug 30, 2013
    ISBN9780985117696
    Daughters of Destiny: The Biblical Defense of Women's Rights

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      Great perspective on the identity of a woman. Woman are not inferior to men and do not have to submit to ALL men just because they are men.

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    Daughters of Destiny - Bishop I.V. Hilliard

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    PREFACE

    Recently, I celebrated a significant milestone in my life. I reached 50 years in the preaching ministry. While so much has changed from when I stood and preached my first sermon, unfortunately, there is so much that has not changed.

    To be sure, progressive theological concepts like the Holy Spirit, Word of Faith and Total Life Prosperity are more widely accepted than they were when I first started. Worship traditions and styles have also changed. From a church dominated by traditional hymns and music that were played on an organ and piano, we now have full bands including guitars, brass and stringed instruments, dancers, lights, smoke machines, and contemporary music. It is undeniable that times have certainly changed for the better.

    This is not a criticism of the previous generation but recognition that, as in all things, the church must adapt to speak to the current generation. In so many areas, the church is the model for how to remain relevant and relatable in the current age. One area that the church has not consistently shown improvement is in its acceptance of a woman’s Biblical right to serve in all aspects of ministry, and her God-given position, as equal to man.

    In 2004, I wrote the book Daughters of Destiny because God charged me with promoting a Biblically sound approach to women in ministry. As I look back over the years since I first published that book, I see great improvement. However, with an honest assessment, I really thought we would have progressed further; which means, I have an unction from the Holy Spirit to champion this cause!

    When you look at women’s rights around the world, you will see that there is a lot of work left to do in the secular community. And, if you look within the Body of Christ, you see the same level of inequality expressed against women. I will admit that there are many more women functioning in the five-fold ministry but there are still too many churches that limit the role of women.

    My specific calling is to present the Biblical revelation that freed me from my chauvinistic ways. Yes! You see, I was raised as one who believed that women were inferior to men and most certainly, they should not ever be allowed in the pulpit to preach or pastor. I was a product of my time and environment. Because I had been trained to believe this, I needed a revelation from God to open my eyes.

    I have always been one to quickly embrace what God shows me from His Word as truth. From my own study of the Scriptures, I began to see repeatedly the important roles women held in the faith community— even during a time when men dominated the culture! In fact, what I found was in direct contradiction to what I heard preachers say women could do! I knew that I had to really study so that I could have a Biblical picture of God’s view of women; and, it became an enlightening process. I began to see that women served in all manner of positions from Genesis to Revelation.

    What you hold in your hands is my research on this topic. I believe that you are a seeker of truth and not tradition. My prayer has been that those who pick up this book will allow God’s Word to open their eyes to how God sees women and their involvement in family and ministry.

    For my brothers, my prayer is that you become a champion for women being used by God however He sees fit and then that you would become an advocate for this truth in the Body of Christ. For my sisters, my prayer is that, once you have read this book, you will be free from any form of insecurity and will stand confidently to pursue God’s purpose for your life.

    I have been privileged for over 37 years to have Pastor Bridget partner with me in both marriage and ministry. I know from experience that women have a distinct calling on their lives to touch the family of God and the lost. I have seen her bless thousands of men and women as modern day proof of the Word of God.

    Standing for Truth!

    + Bishop IV Hilliard

    CORRECTING OUR THEOLOGY

    So much has been written over the years to keep women in a theological and social box!

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