1 Tim 2:15 - be saved from childbearing?
from WVBS course note " https://school.wvbs.org/courses/first-timothy/ Ne *2:15 ”Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing" The "she" in the context of this verse must refer to Eve. However, in the rest of the verse, we notice that the application extends beyond Eve. It is important to note that this is not saying women must give birth to a child in order to be saved. What about those who are barren? Do they have no opportunity for salvation? Obviously, they do. The point is Eve was saved in childbearing. How? Through her offspring would come to the Messiah (Genesis 3:15). He would provide the opportunity for salvation to her and all those who would choose to obey Him. "if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control” - Notice the word "they" is used here to alert us that Paul is not just talking about Eve at this point . Dr. James Macknight explains the meaning of this verse well in his paraphrase: However, though Eve