In this Bible study Mr. Smith continues looking at the last part of I Timothy 2. There are verses in this section that many women find controversial. Mr. Smith begins by showing that Paul is addressing the behaviour of BOTH men and women by what he says in verse 8. He then looks at the verses many women find controversial by applying Bible study principles we need to follow on many passages. If we apply modern day word meanings to a passage we can conclude that the passage has a meaning that was never intended by its author. He shows us how to properly arrive at the correct meaning of a passage by looking at Hebrew and Greek word meanings and by looking at different translations for the passage.

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

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.