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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-02

In the Greek text, τις (meaning "anyone/someone") is used generically in 1Ti 3:1

In the Greek text, τις (meaning "anyone/someone") is used generically in 1Ti 3:1: "If anyone aspires to the office of overseer..." This absence of gender-specific pronouns supports the idea that Paul

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-02

A common objection to women serving as pastors cites 1 Timothy 3:2: "An overseer

A common objection to women serving as pastors cites 1 Timothy 3:2: "An overseer must be... the husband of one wife." Does this exclude women from pastoral roles? Let’s unpack this. 🧵 https://t.co/IWl

1 Timothy 3:2 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-02

@RamiThePaladin @MikeWingerii @TheHustleCritic I’m sorry, where does scripture s

@RamiThePaladin @MikeWingerii @TheHustleCritic I’m sorry, where does scripture say “an elder must not be a woman”?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-02

@MikeWingerii @TheHustleCritic And they were off on whether women could be elder

@MikeWingerii @TheHustleCritic And they were off on whether women could be elders.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-27

@ClairmontVII @KaeleyT My previous church never ever shared elders’ minutes with

@ClairmontVII @KaeleyT My previous church never ever shared elders’ minutes with anyone but the government.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-22

@chris_jolliff @ThePastorBurris @CherylSchatz @IsaacGr66057889 @wichman_matthew Yes, calling someone to repent implies they are sinning and one cannot sin and not repent and be saved. We don't repent of secondary issues. You can proclaim the same gos...

@chris_jolliff @ThePastorBurris @CherylSchatz @IsaacGr66057889 @wichman_matthew Yes, calling someone to repent implies they are sinning and one cannot sin and not repent and be saved. We don't repent

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-22

@ThePastorBurris @CherylSchatz @IsaacGr66057889 Jonathan, you are among the few

@ThePastorBurris @CherylSchatz @IsaacGr66057889 Jonathan, you are among the few that take the time to apologize publicly. Thanks for being a good example.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-20

@JacobPaul432 @MikeWingerii I have not seen Zahnd’s debate with Brown. I’m conce

@JacobPaul432 @MikeWingerii I have not seen Zahnd’s debate with Brown. I’m concerned at what Mike says and how he frames things. He said I had to repent of spreading the teaching that women can be eld

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry Yes, we are called to submit to our elders, but they are also to

@MaineMinistry Yes, we are called to submit to our elders, but they are also to submit to the rest of the body. Elders are called to be servants, not rulers!

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry To continue this thread, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Would you have a problem if everyone who attended your church was elder material or taught classes or led Bible studies? What right do you have to hold someone back if they are...

@MaineMinistry To continue this thread, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Would you have a problem if everyone who attended your church was elder material or taught classes or led Bible studies? What

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry After the Baptist church, this is when I was looking at these 3 other churches: one was a tiny Baptist church from a different denomination where the pastor who helped me led, one a Mennonite Brethren church and another an IFB. The fir...

@MaineMinistry After the Baptist church, this is when I was looking at these 3 other churches: one was a tiny Baptist church from a different denomination where the pastor who helped me led, one a Men

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry That church went non-denominational and merged with another local church which had a female lead pastor. Eventually, they hired a new pastor. To cut to the chase, I lasted about 2 years and in a meeting of the pastor, elders and deacon...

@MaineMinistry That church went non-denominational and merged with another local church which had a female lead pastor. Eventually, they hired a new pastor. To cut to the chase, I lasted about 2 years

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry The first church I attended when I moved to the area was a Calvary Chapel church. We were involved in the band, did outreaches and volunteered in various ways. Something happened between that pastor and the board and he left in an ugly...

@MaineMinistry The first church I attended when I moved to the area was a Calvary Chapel church. We were involved in the band, did outreaches and volunteered in various ways. Something happened betwee

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry Who was accusing you of being unkind? Did I accuse you of something? I understand you are a pastor—I went to your profile and saw that. Your claim that I am in a hypocritical position is not based on facts. I have only left a church ...

@MaineMinistry Who was accusing you of being unkind? Did I accuse you of something? I understand you are a pastor—I went to your profile and saw that. Your claim that I am in a hypocritical position

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry Since I was unable to lead anything (I was leading two Bible stud

@MaineMinistry Since I was unable to lead anything (I was leading two Bible studies at the time, one for 25 years), I wasn’t able to continue making that my church home. When the pastor thinks you are

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry Another church I continue to attend from time to time but the pastor told me that while I am welcome to attend and be a member, I cannot lead anything ever because I’m not a Calvinist or a complementarian. Another church we attended es...

@MaineMinistry Another church I continue to attend from time to time but the pastor told me that while I am welcome to attend and be a member, I cannot lead anything ever because I’m not a Calvinist o

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry I wanted to be a part of each of these churches but then it becam

@MaineMinistry I wanted to be a part of each of these churches but then it became clear in one that having the belief I have was a sin to this one pastor and when he made that clear on X, I called him

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry What you are stating as “clear Biblical principles” in that women

@MaineMinistry What you are stating as “clear Biblical principles” in that women are not to be leaders or elders is absolutely not clear. You have convinced yourself that these are the clear principle

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-13

@RebelReformers @MikeWingerii That is pretty close to what I believe. But if inspiration is not specific to male or female and if both sons and daughters can prophecy—and yes, some do dispute this though Mike doesn’t (though I’m not sure about what h...

@RebelReformers @MikeWingerii That is pretty close to what I believe. But if inspiration is not specific to male or female and if both sons and daughters can prophecy—and yes, some do dispute this tho

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-13

@BICBCI73 @abarefootmomma I sat down with Mormon missionaries and bishops for many meetings. I have the LDS app with all the writings so I can look things up. But as I recall, the missionaries came to say I’m wrong. It’s just that they believe everyo...

@BICBCI73 @abarefootmomma I sat down with Mormon missionaries and bishops for many meetings. I have the LDS app with all the writings so I can look things up. But as I recall, the missionaries came to

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-13

@SladeTheGuy @BICBCI73 @abarefootmomma Well, yes, that too. According to LDS teaching, Lucifer was created before you and I. Jesus is the elder brother (firstborn), then some time later, Lucifer, then much later you and I. This is all before we have ...

@SladeTheGuy @BICBCI73 @abarefootmomma Well, yes, that too. According to LDS teaching, Lucifer was created before you and I. Jesus is the elder brother (firstborn), then some time later, Lucifer, then

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-10

@immrbloo @BeardedPresby If I was attending your church, would I be allowed to b

@immrbloo @BeardedPresby If I was attending your church, would I be allowed to be an elder or pastor or any kind of leader (like leading a bible study) while holding my views? Or would you hamstring m

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-10

@PatrickHen1776 @AJMxya @harmonizedgrace It has to do with a particular deceived

@PatrickHen1776 @AJMxya @harmonizedgrace It has to do with a particular deceived woman teaching false doctrine…and whose undeceived husband (likely an elder) is being silent and doing nothing. Remind

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-08

A short article from a pastor friend with great wisdom about taking care in what

A short article from a pastor friend with great wisdom about taking care in what we say, how we say it and when to speak and when to be silent. https://t.co/h1pTD4oQcl

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-06

@JasonAlexa12387 @rightresponsem No, this is not true. (1) There are no male pronouns in 1Ti 3:1-13 for example. Why is that? (2) The requirements for deacons is the same as elders—still no “must be male” or “must not be female.” (3) 1Co 14:34-35 is ...

@JasonAlexa12387 @rightresponsem No, this is not true. (1) There are no male pronouns in 1Ti 3:1-13 for example. Why is that? (2) The requirements for deacons is the same as elders—still no “must be m

1Co 14:34-35 1Ti 3:1-13 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-06

@thatssocheeky Thanks for sharing your experience, Brandi! While it wasn’t a good one, it helps people to see and understand what you were thinking and how the things you believed either helped or didn’t help. There was one post where you said that t...

@thatssocheeky Thanks for sharing your experience, Brandi! While it wasn’t a good one, it helps people to see and understand what you were thinking and how the things you believed either helped or did

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-03

Complementarians should stop dividing the church and demonizing those faithful t

Complementarians should stop dividing the church and demonizing those faithful to God’s Word, even in disagreement. Whether women can serve as leaders, elders, or pastors is a secondary issue and shou

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-03

Since the authority is in the Word and not the messenger, whether the one servin

Since the authority is in the Word and not the messenger, whether the one serving as pastor is a male or female is irrelevant. Yes, it's about God's gifting. We should never limit the Holy Spirit fro

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-03

In 1Ti 2:11-15, Paul is dealing with a specific woman who is teaching false doct

In 1Ti 2:11-15, Paul is dealing with a specific woman who is teaching false doctrine who's husband⎯likely an elder and who is not deceived⎯remains silent. Sound familiar? It's just like the account of

1Ti 2:11-15 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-03

@elonsucks88 @MikeWingerii Many churches will not allow women to serve as elders

@elonsucks88 @MikeWingerii Many churches will not allow women to serve as elders or pastors.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-02

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Elders are a separate function b

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Elders are a separate function because they are to specifically called to teach and correct false doctrine. The authority is in the Word of God.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-02

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge If you believe that elders are the greatest, then by Jesus' own words, the greatest ought to be the slave of all. "But it is not this way among you; rather, whoever wants to become prominent among you ...

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge If you believe that elders are the greatest, then by Jesus' own words, the greatest ought to be the slave of all. "But it is not this way among you; ra

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-27

@PaulieCuddy @CherylSchatz @ThePastorBurris https://t.co/grB3lzDUqJ

@PaulieCuddy @CherylSchatz @ThePastorBurris https://t.co/grB3lzDUqJ

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-26

@MikeWingerii Indeed. One of the things pastors overburden themselves with is th

@MikeWingerii Indeed. One of the things pastors overburden themselves with is that they see themselves as having to have power and exercise authority over their church rather than to guide and lead by

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-08

@CWadeBaker @Protestia Where does Mt 18:15-20 refer to elders?

@CWadeBaker @Protestia Where does Mt 18:15-20 refer to elders?

Mt 18:15-20 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-26

@smashbaals …in a Christian church you mean. No reason why they can’t do that at

@smashbaals …in a Christian church you mean. No reason why they can’t do that at the Justice of the peace. Trump supports their freedom to do that b/c Trump isn’t the pastor and America isn’t the chur

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-25

@pudgenet @MikeWingerii I suspected that. Where does the Bible say that women ca

@pudgenet @MikeWingerii I suspected that. Where does the Bible say that women cannot be elders? Are you thinking of 1Ti 3:2? https://t.co/4GUOXr1fL9

1Ti 3:2 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-25

@pudgenet @MikeWingerii Thanks. There are differences between men and women, bot

@pudgenet @MikeWingerii Thanks. There are differences between men and women, both physical and emotional. But not so different that they both cannot lead or that women should be excluded from serving

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-25

@pauldirks @KaeleyT And I say this with the greatest respect for you as I know y

@pauldirks @KaeleyT And I say this with the greatest respect for you as I know you personally and can attest that you are an exemplary pastor and person.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-25

@pauldirks @KaeleyT Except there is no such mandate. A woman elder is never said to be a sin. A female teaching true doctrine to anyone including males is never said to be a sin. You are free to disagree, but not free to treat those following their ...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT Except there is no such mandate. A woman elder is never said to be a sin. A female teaching true doctrine to anyone including males is never said to be a sin. You are free to disa

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-25

@thomas1sams @MikeWingerii We have many places in scripture where sin is made clear. This is important because you cannot continue to sin unrepentantly and be saved. yet we have no scripture that says that a woman leading men or serving as an elder o...

@thomas1sams @MikeWingerii We have many places in scripture where sin is made clear. This is important because you cannot continue to sin unrepentantly and be saved. yet we have no scripture that says

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-25

@thomas1sams @MikeWingerii I think we still struggle with the same problems. But

@thomas1sams @MikeWingerii I think we still struggle with the same problems. But the issue I have with how this is characterized is that this is somehow proof that women cannot co-lead their families

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-25

@Whitehorse1255 @MikeWingerii Whether the men take greater risks or not has nothing to do with the truth that women are not forbidden from serving as elders. Further, I can demonstrate that there are many women who have risked their lives for the gos...

@Whitehorse1255 @MikeWingerii Whether the men take greater risks or not has nothing to do with the truth that women are not forbidden from serving as elders. Further, I can demonstrate that there are

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-25

@Whitehorse1255 @MikeWingerii That they have different 'expression' when it come

@Whitehorse1255 @MikeWingerii That they have different 'expression' when it comes to leadership doesn't mean that one is allowed to be a leader or elder and the other is not.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-21

@MikeWingerii I find I remember more of what “2 or 3 prophets” (1Co 14:29-32) sa

@MikeWingerii I find I remember more of what “2 or 3 prophets” (1Co 14:29-32) say than just one pastor every week. 🤷‍♂️

1Co 14:29-32 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-21

@lastritesbefore So he didn’t wash your pastor’s feet, right? So your pastor is not qualified to serve as a pastor? Since: a: he is not an apostle and was not directly chosen by Christ, b: he is a gentile, and c: Jesus didn’t wash his feet …is that...

@lastritesbefore So he didn’t wash your pastor’s feet, right? So your pastor is not qualified to serve as a pastor? Since: a: he is not an apostle and was not directly chosen by Christ, b: he is a ge

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-20

@carol66944 I think I'm now convinced that Paul is indeed explaining why he is w

@carol66944 I think I'm now convinced that Paul is indeed explaining why he is writing the requirements listed in 1Ti 3:1-13 concerning overseers and deacons⎯how that one ought to behave. Thanks for

1Ti 3:1-13 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-20

@carol66944 When someone is trying to rob you, do you call 9-1-1 or the police o

@carol66944 When someone is trying to rob you, do you call 9-1-1 or the police or...your pastor (or start reading scripture to him)? Not that this can't work⎯I've heard it has⎯but in general, evil is

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-18

@dantheman278 @MikeWingerii Mike is complementarian and believes that it is the

@dantheman278 @MikeWingerii Mike is complementarian and believes that it is the man's responsibility alone to be an elder and to be the final authority in the home. https://t.co/mcCOGijq3H

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-17

@TruthSynod @MikeWingerii Thanks for sharing your opinion. Now please show me w

@TruthSynod @MikeWingerii Thanks for sharing your opinion. Now please show me where a man is explicitly called a ‘pastor’ (poimen) in the New Testament.

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