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2025-05-04 debate

Winger’s lexical defense is weak because: - The word is rare, and his “neutral” example is non-parallel. - Paul uses it in a uniquely cautionary context. - The NT never commends men to authentein. - Christ’s teaching specifically warns leaders against taking authority. /11

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Winger’s lexical defense is weak because: - The word is rare, and his “neutral” example is non-parallel. - Paul uses it in a uniquely cautionary context. - The NT never commends men to authentein. - Christ’s teaching specifically warns leaders against taking authority. /11

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