Was Phoebe a leader and teacher in the church?  Responding to Preston Sprinkle part 3

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In his look at Romans 16, Preston Sprinkle spend a bit of time looking at Phoebe.  He observes: “Two facts about Phoebe immediately jump out. First, Paul calls her a “deacon [or servant, diakonon] of the church in Cenchreae.” Second, she was a “benefactor [prostatis] of many people, including” Paul. A third significant point isn’t… Continue reading Was Phoebe a leader and teacher in the church?  Responding to Preston Sprinkle part 3