Argument Library
Curated catalog of theological claims with egalitarian and provisionist counter-responses, organized for debate preparation.
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Curated catalog of theological claims with egalitarian and provisionist counter-responses, organized for debate preparation.
...moreTheological claims organized by proposition — each entry states the opposing argument and the egalitarian or provisionist response.
Are There 12 or 13 Foundational Apostles?
1. The text is numerically explicit: "twelve foundation stones...twelve names...twelve apostles." The repetition of "twelve" three times is not accide…
Judas's Apostolic Office Must Be Filled by a Man? (Acts 1:16-20)
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Mary Magdalene Commissioned to Announce the Resurrection (John 20:15-17)
Jesus deliberately chose Mary Magdalene as the first resurrection witness and commissioned her to announce the gospel to the apostles. She is the apos…
The Apostolic Replacement of Judas — Male-Only Precedent? (Acts 1:20-26)
The replacement of Judas was a unique, pre-Pentecost event to restore a symbolic number, not a template for all future leadership selection. The crite…
Women Commissioned by an Angel to 'Go Tell' the Disciples (Matthew 28:5-10)
Matthew 28:5-10 records women as the first commissioned proclaimers of the resurrection, personally validated by both the angel and the risen Jesus. T…
Women as First Witnesses to the Resurrection (Luke 24:1-26)
Complementarian objection: Jesus chose only twelve male apostles, proving God restricts leadership to men. Egalitarian response: Jesus chose male apos…