Is the biblical practice of head covering applicable for today?

Overview

It’s important to know Paul’s instructions about head covering were applicable to the Corinthian culture only, or whether they were meant for Christianity as a whole.

It would seem that if Paul’s instructions still apply today, then it would be normal for all Christian women to wear head coverings nowadays.

Answer

The passage demonstrates that the instructions are meant for all Christians.

Explanation

Scripture’s Reasons

• Paul gave 5 reasons for the practice, and they are universal reasons.
• These reasons aren’t related to only the Corinthian believers: (list and link them)

History

• This was the primary practice throughout Christian history. (link)
• People’s behavior may change over time, but the Bible hasn’t changed.
• So what changed with people? Pastors stopped preaching about it. Gender roles received pushback. Sometimes people don’t read & study their Bibles as much, so they never run into the passage.

Application

• Don’t be fooled by the lack of modern application.
• It was applied throughout most of history.
• And many churches have left behind other practices as well, often related to gender roles (female pastors, gay marriage, male leadership in marriage, etc).