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@Torncurtainorg @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii It only takes one to dismantle the idea that a woman in a position of authority over a man is a sin. Deborah is all we need. It’s not a numbers game, Josh. It’s not 50/50…that’s not what we are suggesting. Tha...

@Torncurtainorg @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii It only takes one to dismantle the idea that a woman in a position of authority over a man is a sin. Deborah is all we need. It’s not a numbers game, Josh. It’

@slow_down_Jess @MikeWingerii You have to side with the word of God? I have news for you, so do I. I guess you've now heard only one side, Mike's side, right? There is no prohibition on female pastors/elders/overseers. That is not the intent by Paul...

@slow_down_Jess @MikeWingerii You have to side with the word of God? I have news for you, so do I. I guess you've now heard only one side, Mike's side, right? There is no prohibition on female pastor

1Ti 3:2 question

@RealBennRBoyle @MikeWingerii He spent hours monologuing with himself with no interaction with all the scholars from the other side. Why don’t you ask him why he doesn’t interact with egalitarian scholars? “The first to present his case seems right...

@RealBennRBoyle @MikeWingerii He spent hours monologuing with himself with no interaction with all the scholars from the other side. Why don’t you ask him why he doesn’t interact with egalitarian sch

@JeffreyTanCG @MikeWingerii I'm pretty sure he has been influenced by CBMW and other complementarian writings, but nevertheless, Mike himself states that this is a secondary issue. That means that taking either side should be permissible and we shoul...

@JeffreyTanCG @MikeWingerii I'm pretty sure he has been influenced by CBMW and other complementarian writings, but nevertheless, Mike himself states that this is a secondary issue. That means that tak

@carol66944 @CherylSchatz @MikeWingerii Mike's statement is contradictory. How can he call someone to repent from teachings he himself calls secondary? He is treating egalitarians as disobedient and rebellious and therefore is removing himself from t...

@carol66944 @CherylSchatz @MikeWingerii Mike's statement is contradictory. How can he call someone to repent from teachings he himself calls secondary? He is treating egalitarians as disobedient and r

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-10

@Crystalisives @JollyStine @pastherandie @CharmyRosewolf @will_servant @Ichthusproject @bkr8un @CherylSchatz @jdpritchett @MikeWingerii It is even harder as a woman to advocate on this issue—for sure. I am getting called names and a wolf, false teach...

@Crystalisives @JollyStine @pastherandie @CharmyRosewolf @will_servant @Ichthusproject @bkr8un @CherylSchatz @jdpritchett @MikeWingerii It is even harder as a woman to advocate on this issue—for sure.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-10

@FancyABQ @NotTheBaptizer By the way, do you agree that Randall Buth speak's Heb

@FancyABQ @NotTheBaptizer By the way, do you agree that Randall Buth speak's Hebrew given he is a translator? Do you not consider what he has to say? Did I call myself a Hebrew scholar? https://t.co/r

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-09

It is because of Adam’s experience of God that he was protected from deception,

It is because of Adam’s experience of God that he was protected from deception, though he was right there beside Eve. "…she took some of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband **wit

Gen 3:6 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-09

@OperHealAmerica @Gary5040390811 How is this a primary matter where you need to divide from your church? Where is a godly woman leading a church into truth ever considered a sin in scripture? Wasn't Paul writing to Timothy to stop "certain people" fr...

@OperHealAmerica @Gary5040390811 How is this a primary matter where you need to divide from your church? Where is a godly woman leading a church into truth ever considered a sin in scripture? Wasn't P

1Ti 1:3 question

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-09

@Crystalisives @pastherandie @Ichthusproject @CherylSchatz @jdpritchett @MikeWingerii Mike does seem to consider this as he basically says that he wouldn't force his wife and would try to come to agreement or not move forward. Sounds egalitarian to m...

@Crystalisives @pastherandie @Ichthusproject @CherylSchatz @jdpritchett @MikeWingerii Mike does seem to consider this as he basically says that he wouldn't force his wife and would try to come to agre

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-08

@ThomasPurell @MikeWingerii @sailemptyskies I’m not setting aside any command of scripture. But I’m rejecting your faulty interpretation on biblical grounds. Even on your view, 1Ti 2:12 doesn’t have an imperative so how do you establish it as a comma...

@ThomasPurell @MikeWingerii @sailemptyskies I’m not setting aside any command of scripture. But I’m rejecting your faulty interpretation on biblical grounds. Even on your view, 1Ti 2:12 doesn’t have a

1Ti 2:12 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-07

@FreeAme19691836 I believe that any sexual relationship outside that of a lifelong commitment of marriage between one man and one woman is sin. However, I don’t believe the scripture prohibits godly women from teaching truth to men. To explore what ...

@FreeAme19691836 I believe that any sexual relationship outside that of a lifelong commitment of marriage between one man and one woman is sin. However, I don’t believe the scripture prohibits godly

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-07

@Grump_Old_Man Egalitarian doesn't mean equal outcomes. It simply means not considering their sex when looking at their character and competence and desire. If they are qualified to lead, they should be permitted. This isn't a numbers game suggestin...

@Grump_Old_Man Egalitarian doesn't mean equal outcomes. It simply means not considering their sex when looking at their character and competence and desire. If they are qualified to lead, they should

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-07

@PatMcc59 @ryancduff @lizzmccann What specifically in the context, grammar, references (ie. Gen 2) or related to the intent Paul had in this personal letter do you think disproves how I put this all together? Why don't you propose a solution that con...

@PatMcc59 @ryancduff @lizzmccann What specifically in the context, grammar, references (ie. Gen 2) or related to the intent Paul had in this personal letter do you think disproves how I put this all t

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-06

@JoshRKlein @BraxHunter @MikeWingerii That is a good point about not calling Patriarchalists to repentance. He seems to have more grace for anyone who is to the right side of egalitarian. I thought about the extent of who he was including in his rep...

@JoshRKlein @BraxHunter @MikeWingerii That is a good point about not calling Patriarchalists to repentance. He seems to have more grace for anyone who is to the right side of egalitarian. I thought a

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-05

@BraxHunter @MikeWingerii Mike appears to have scripture on his side but he overlooks some pretty basic things to get there. Like how is God so against women in leadership when even in the Old Testament, He sends Miriam, Deborah and Huldah? These are...

@BraxHunter @MikeWingerii Mike appears to have scripture on his side but he overlooks some pretty basic things to get there. Like how is God so against women in leadership when even in the Old Testame

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-04

@marshalldukat I need you to provide me with some Biblical evidence: 1. Where in scripture is a godly woman teaching truth to anyone ever declared a sin? Where is it included in any list of sins so we can see that teaching which approves of godl...

@marshalldukat I need you to provide me with some Biblical evidence: 1. Where in scripture is a godly woman teaching truth to anyone ever declared a *sin*? Where is it included in any list of *sins*

Why then is he so hard on Egalitarians who really only slightly differ with him

Why then is he so hard on Egalitarians who really only slightly differ with him in not limiting women from speaking the Word of God as it truly is? Look at what confusion arises when you make authori

So Mike leans towards egalitarian practice because he is worried about the negat

So Mike leans towards egalitarian practice because he is worried about the negative side effects of complementarian and patriarchal tendencies to limit women. How ironic. /74

Mike says that his bias is to lean on more of the liberty side of things as he i

Mike says that his bias is to lean on more of the liberty side of things as he is concerned that women will end up weak because they won’t do theology or practice praying publicly or teaching etc. [3:

It seems like he wouldn't celebrate Deborah, even though she occupied a God orda

It seems like he wouldn't celebrate Deborah, even though she occupied a God ordained role for her whole life with no criticism. Seems Mike goes on his feelings here, because “president” is not on the

Mike doesn’t want to call himself a soft comp any more, just “comp leaning to th

Mike doesn’t want to call himself a soft comp any more, just “comp leaning to the soft side"⎯ he wants to differentiate from those who think it’s only about the home and the role of elders and not als

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-29

@BogdanOancea77 @JoanBandy Sorry you feel the need to mute the conversation. Wh

@BogdanOancea77 @JoanBandy Sorry you feel the need to mute the conversation. When only one side must be submissive, this is subjugation. I believe in mutual submission (Eph 5:21).

Eph 5:21 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-27

@OnionPizza68693 @baste_goblin @EchoToaster_ @TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Poison? How is something that is not a sin considered poison? Is a premill view of the end times a sin too? Where do the councils and creeds even state women not t...

@OnionPizza68693 @baste_goblin @EchoToaster_ @TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Poison? How is something that is not a sin considered poison? Is a premill view of the end times a sin too? Where

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-27

@OnionPizza68693 @baste_goblin @EchoToaster_ @TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Are you taking “submit” to mean unwilling obedience? My understanding is that it means a willful putting oneself under someone, setting aside your needs and wants to...

@OnionPizza68693 @baste_goblin @EchoToaster_ @TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Are you taking “submit” to mean unwilling obedience? My understanding is that it means a willful putting oneself un

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-26

@baste_goblin @EchoToaster_ @TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Great! Then

@baste_goblin @EchoToaster_ @TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Great! Then you should understand. Do you get to do whatever you want without consideration for your wife and her needs?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-25

@ScottCross_8 @PastorMark Don't let Mark shame you for this. He cannot even seem

@ScottCross_8 @PastorMark Don't let Mark shame you for this. He cannot even seem to read scripture in context... He quotes a passage all about WIDOWS to shame men into being required to work outside t

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-24

@Alicia_Bittle_ You sound like you are referring to the church. Such focus on one specific person aside from Christ Himself, no matter how righteous you think they are, is not good. Mary is equal to any faithful believer. Hailing someone is calling ...

@Alicia_Bittle_ You sound like you are referring to the church. Such focus on one specific person aside from Christ Himself, no matter how righteous you think they are, is not good. Mary is equal to

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-24

@SpecterAndBride And the wife also loves her husband sacrificially since Christ demonstrated how we all love one another. And the husband should respect his wife, because all need respect. What Paul was saying wasn’t one sided, but to deal with spe...

@SpecterAndBride And the wife also loves her husband sacrificially since Christ demonstrated how we all love one another. And the husband should respect his wife, because all need respect. What Paul

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-21

@aaron_p_edwards @ronhenzel I appreciate the perspectives of those I disagree with and often disagree with those who are on the same side of the isle as me. I have no interest in progressive and post-modern interpretations of scripture, so I’m inclin...

@aaron_p_edwards @ronhenzel I appreciate the perspectives of those I disagree with and often disagree with those who are on the same side of the isle as me. I have no interest in progressive and post-

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-21

@ronhenzel @aaron_p_edwards Maybe you have to be egalitarian to notice the mockery? 1. The post uses a sarcastic tone to trivialize the appeal to context, suggesting it's a convenient "wildcard" used to sidestep uncomfortable biblical teachings. 2....

@ronhenzel @aaron_p_edwards Maybe you have to be egalitarian to notice the mockery? 1. The post uses a sarcastic tone to trivialize the appeal to context, suggesting it's a convenient "wildcard" used

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-21

The following post (which @ronhenzel thought was 🔥 ), mocks the appeal egalitarians often make to consider the context behind statements made in the scripture which on the surface appear to disqualify or prohibit women from serving as pastors, elders...

The following post (which @ronhenzel thought was 🔥 ), mocks the appeal egalitarians often make to consider the context behind statements made in the scripture which on the surface appear to disqualify

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-20

@CiCi15206 @Jesus23222 Concerning the scriptures and traditions that contradict them: “'Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.' He was also saying to them, 'You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God in ord...

@CiCi15206 @Jesus23222 Concerning the scriptures and traditions that contradict them: “'Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.' He was also saying to them, 'You are expe

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-19

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel No person whether male or female is considered one of the 12 foundational Apostles upon which the church is built. Apostles after the 12 were those sent out to plant churches like Barnabas. An elder is just a deacon who serve...

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel No person whether male or female is considered one of the 12 foundational Apostles upon which the church is built. Apostles after the 12 were those sent out to plant churches l

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-19

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel Because the church did something doesn’t mean it is a pre

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel Because the church did something doesn’t mean it is a prescription. Only Jewish males presided—should we require Jewish male leaders?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-19

@PrayTh3Rosary @LilaGraceRose The church fathers were not I fallible interpreters of scripture. While we can learn from what they wrote and consider their reasons if they provide them, we have to always point back to scripture as the authority. Unfor...

@PrayTh3Rosary @LilaGraceRose The church fathers were not I fallible interpreters of scripture. While we can learn from what they wrote and consider their reasons if they provide them, we have to alwa

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-16

@ChrisPorter22 @RevKimWChafee Think before I post? You're kidding right? What post should I retract now? And what precisely is my bias? Please, do tell. Bigotry? How many times do I have to say I'm egalitarian and that women are to be treated equal t...

@ChrisPorter22 @RevKimWChafee Think before I post? You're kidding right? What post should I retract now? And what precisely is my bias? Please, do tell. Bigotry? How many times do I have to say I'm eg

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-16

@ronhenzel Since when does Paul defer to how the apostles esteem certain individuals? “But from those who were of considerable repute [ie. the other apostles] (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no favoritism)—well, those who were o...

@ronhenzel Since when does Paul defer to how the apostles esteem certain individuals? “But from those who were of considerable repute [ie. the other apostles] (what they were makes no difference to m

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-13

@terryne02461221 @Vestwitt @HwsEleutheroi It doesn’t exist in that wording. Jesus said paradise. Jesus said “TODAY”. The thief would be there with Him “TODAY”. The dead go to Hades. Scripture says in Acts 2:27 that Jesus went into Hades but was not a...

@terryne02461221 @Vestwitt @HwsEleutheroi It doesn’t exist in that wording. Jesus said paradise. Jesus said “TODAY”. The thief would be there with Him “TODAY”. The dead go to Hades. Scripture says in

Acts 2:27 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-12

@JeremyMBauman @MikeWingerii @DoctrinesofRad Doctrines of Rad watched Mike’s vid

@JeremyMBauman @MikeWingerii @DoctrinesofRad Doctrines of Rad watched Mike’s video and concludes “I’d happily err on his side as opposed to sinning against the Lord.” It would seem that Mike needs to

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-11

@Procompsvcs @DiscoverJesus3 @ronhenzel When something appears new it should make you consider carefully before accepting it. But if it’s true, it’s true regardless of how popular it was. The RC church got things wrong too and appealing to church his...

@Procompsvcs @DiscoverJesus3 @ronhenzel When something appears new it should make you consider carefully before accepting it. But if it’s true, it’s true regardless of how popular it was. The RC churc

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-11

@ronhenzel @eXnihilO_ Ron, I’ve given some of the history below. It’s not monoli

@ronhenzel @eXnihilO_ Ron, I’ve given some of the history below. It’s not monolithic. Question: do you consider a female pastor to be in sin and she should repent and resign? Then who is creating div

@JamesGi27467089 @ronhenzel Second question: why didn’t they consider replacing Judas with a woman? The apostles based their criteria on being with Jesus from the beginning and witnessing the resurrection. They didn’t specify “must be male.” As it tu...

@JamesGi27467089 @ronhenzel Second question: why didn’t they consider replacing Judas with a woman? The apostles based their criteria on being with Jesus from the beginning and witnessing the resurrec

@eXnihilO_ @ronhenzel So I’m saying that this is a secondary issue and that egalitarians have valid exegetical reasons for women serving along with men in leadership. Some on the other side say that egalitarians are in sin and call people to leave eg...

@eXnihilO_ @ronhenzel So I’m saying that this is a secondary issue and that egalitarians have valid exegetical reasons for women serving along with men in leadership. Some on the other side say that e

@roydjaquez @DiscoverJesus3 @ronhenzel @MikeWingerii Unfortunately, Mike doesn’t understand why Paul is appealing to the created order and so there are many unanswered questions in Mike’s view. Mike believes that Paul’s intent is to support God’s des...

@roydjaquez @DiscoverJesus3 @ronhenzel @MikeWingerii Unfortunately, Mike doesn’t understand why Paul is appealing to the created order and so there are many unanswered questions in Mike’s view. Mike b

@Cat_In_A_Box @vala_selene @paulogia0 Everyone experiences doubt in the small part…even atheists wonder at times, “what if I was wrong?” If that small part of your brain is currently asleep, don’t worry, when you are near death it will become wide a...

@Cat_In_A_Box @vala_selene @paulogia0 Everyone experiences doubt in the small part…even atheists wonder at times, “what if I was wrong?” If that small part of your brain is currently asleep, don’t wo

@MsLemon42 @Rkshuttleworth @paulogia0 You might want to take an honest re-study.

@MsLemon42 @Rkshuttleworth @paulogia0 You might want to take an honest re-study. Sometimes things are not what they appear to be on the surface or what others are saying considering their express inte

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-09

@FranklinShell0 @CatherineMcNiel @ronhenzel These women all played significant roles. 1. Phoebe - a deaconess of the church at Cenchreae. (Rom 16:1-2) 2. Priscilla (Prisca) - taught Apollos and worked alongside Paul; had a church in her home(Act 18:...

@FranklinShell0 @CatherineMcNiel @ronhenzel These women all played significant roles. 1. Phoebe - a deaconess of the church at Cenchreae. (Rom 16:1-2) 2. Priscilla (Prisca) - taught Apollos and worke

Act 18:2-3 Rom 16:1-2 Rom 16:3-4 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-09

@JollyStine @ronhenzel @lyn_kidson Are you referring to 1 Tim 4:3? It says forbi

@JollyStine @ronhenzel @lyn_kidson Are you referring to 1 Tim 4:3? It says forbidding marriage and certain foods. If that means forbidding s*x outside of marriage that would be a good thing. I don't s

1 Tim 4:3 commentary

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-09

@pastherandie @DoctrinesofRad @MikeWingerii That is right! There’s no need to appeal to someone’s authority, their PhD, if they had one or the lengthy nature of their published work. One simply needs to consider the reasons behind their conclusions, ...

@pastherandie @DoctrinesofRad @MikeWingerii That is right! There’s no need to appeal to someone’s authority, their PhD, if they had one or the lengthy nature of their published work. One simply needs