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Scripture Commentary article 2023-12-13

A First Response to Mike Winger’s 11½ Hrs Video on 1 Timothy 2

A first response to Mike Winger's 11.5-hour Women in Ministry Part 12 video on 1 Timothy 2

1 Peter 5:2 1 Tim 2:11-15 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2 Women in Leadership Debates

Scripture Commentary article 2012-02-07

Masculine Christianity

This is part 2 of What God intended at creation and it is inspired by a recent lecture given by John Piper where he states that God’s intention for Christianity is for it to have a “ masculine feel “. After discussing John Piper’s Masculine Christianity, I will give my critique of his masculine argu

1 Corinthians 2:1 1 Timothy 2:12 2 Kings 22:3 Ephesians 5 1 Timothy 2 Genesis & Creation

Scripture Commentary article 2009-01-09

Recovering From Spiritual Abuse

Recently I was contacted by Dr. Barb Orlowski who has compiled her research on spiritual abuse into a manuscript that will form the basis of a yet unpublished book called “Ministering Restoration: Recovering Spiritual Harmony”

Leviticus 16 Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership Spiritual Abuse

Theology verse entry

1 Peter 3:1-9

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Peter 3:1-9 submission,wives,husbands,Sarah,mutual-honor,egalitarian,context,obedience,intimidation

Theology greek term

ὑπακούω (hypakouō)

to listen to, to hearken, to obey

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Mike Winger idea 2018-03-14

The thief on the cross — deathbed conversion with no works is consistent with James 2 because James addresses ongoing Christian life

Handling the apparent exception of the thief on the cross

James 2 Luke 23 James 2 works as evidence of faith thief on the cross

A First Response to Mike Winger’s 11½ Hrs Video on 1 Timothy 2

Masculine Christianity

Recovering From Spiritual Abuse

1 Peter 3:1-9

ὑπακούω (hypakouō)

The thief on the cross — deathbed conversion with no works is consistent with James 2 because James addresses ongoing Christian life

How a Christian should deal with consuming grief over abortion

Mark 13:32 — Jesus not knowing the hour does not threaten his deity

Luke 2:52 — Jesus grew in wisdom, demonstrating genuine human limitations on omniscience

Acts 1 implies Jesus's limitations were lifted after resurrection and glorification

Job's friends argued he deserved his suffering; God rebuked them at the end

Torah (law) vs. commandments: the words overlap but depend on context

Defending the Trinity against Jehovah's Witnesses: Mike's teaching video addresses their specific objections

Image of God (imago Dei): grounds human value, authority over creation, and raises questions about communicable attributes

Planned Gospel of Mark series to cover theology, apologetics, and resurrection debates

Literal vs. plain-sense biblical interpretation: read as intended, not mechanically literal

Why Christianity and not other religions: incompatible truth claims require choosing

Nicene and Apostles' Creed: Mike affirms them but would add content on repentance

Baptism is required for obedience but not for salvation

JW interpretation of Daniel 11 king of the north as Russia is old Cold War theology they borrowed

Free will in heaven: believers will have genuine free will but no desire to sin

Once saved always saved: Mike withholds judgment due to genuine biblical tension

Strategy for protecting college students from JWs and the Mother God cult (World Mission Society Church of God): inoculate, don't isolate

Luis de Molina and Molinism: middle knowledge reconciles divine sovereignty and human free will

There is no single "the one" person to marry — biblical principles guide spouse selection, not divine designation

Marriage does not exist in heaven; relational bonds persist but are not exclusive spousal bonds

1 Corinthians 11:16 head coverings: Mike does not believe it is binding today but acknowledges difficulty

Aseity (divine self-existence) and abstract objects: Mike denies abstract objects truly exist, resolving the problem

John 3:13 — "No one has ascended" does not necessarily contradict Elijah's translation

Sabbath observance: Mike does not believe Christians are required to keep the Sabbath

Mike's personal testimony: heard the gospel at 12, found relief in forgiveness

Repentance functions in both justification and sanctification

Authority over evil spirits and sickness comes from Christ's authority, not the believer's own

Christians should engage in politics as salt and light; political views must be biblically tested

Did Jesus go to hell? Mike does not think he was tortured there; references 1-2 Peter and Jude on descent

Books like Job belong in the canon because Jesus accepted the Old Testament, and apostles were commissioned to teach

Tithing is an Old Testament concept; Christians are required to give but not mandated to a 10% figure

A pastor considering a church of a different denomination should front-load doctrinal disagreements before accepting the role

Question: Did Jesus claim to be the Father in John 14:9?

John 14:9 context: Philip asks to see the Father; Jesus responds with a revelation claim, not an identity claim.

Hebrews 1 supports the distinction: Jesus is the radiance/imprint of God, not God the Father himself.

John 14:10 reinforces Trinitarian distinction: Jesus is "in" the Father, not identical to the Father.

Prosperity preachers and false prophecy: prophets whose utterances focus on wealth and success are false prophets.

Prosperity gospel critique: misappropriates OT promises to Israel, ignores Jesus's teachings on suffering and cross-bearing.

Distinction between being wealthy and pursuing wealth; Matthew 6 "seek first the kingdom" as the proper framework.

Question: Does "repent" (metanoia) mean godly grief/sorrow?

Strong's Concordance is not a thorough Greek resource; Bible software lexicons provide better word definitions.

Metanoia definition: a complete change of thought, attitude, and behavior regarding sin and righteousness — not inherently grief.

Metanoia encompasses both attitudinal and behavioral change; Luke 3:8 and Acts 26:20 illustrate the distinction.

Bible study tip: spend more time reading the text itself before turning to commentaries.

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