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@LizzieMarbach Do you see the apostle Paul tearing down idols? No doubt, his preaching led to people throwing out their idols. The only thing holding up an idol is the worshipper; save the worshipper and the idols go away all by themselves. "You s...

@LizzieMarbach Do you see the apostle Paul tearing down idols? No doubt, his preaching led to people throwing out their idols. The only thing holding up an idol is the worshipper; save the worshippe

@merelyjwright @wendizzleDC Under a theocracy (if Christian Nationalism is put i

@merelyjwright @wendizzleDC Under a theocracy (if Christian Nationalism is put in place) what is to be done to those who do not worship the God of the Bible?

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Yes, there is clear plural and singular combined even in

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Yes, there is clear plural and singular combined even in the same sentence. But what’s that got to do with mystery authority of males over females? Authority to do what exact

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC “Women and children have wilfull submission” All submission is to be willful. Did you forget that men need to submit to all in the body too? If so, then submission has nothing to do with authority otherwise mutual submissio...

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC “Women and children have wilfull submission” All submission is to be willful. Did you forget that men need to submit to all in the body too? If so, then submission has nothi

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Yes, authority needs to be given. We need to deal with the text and not add things in that are not there when authority is given in this very context to both Adam and Eve. God gave dominion to humans as an imperative in Gen ...

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Yes, authority needs to be given. We need to deal with the text and not add things in that are not there when authority is given in this very context to both Adam and Eve. Go

Gen 1:28 Gen 3:16 debate

@kelcy_lowry @chimpchompchamp Misinterpretation of God's word is certainly more common than sand on the seashore these days! However, I don't think the evidence points to Eve misinterpreting or adding to (lying about) what God said. Here's why: 1⃣...

@kelcy_lowry @chimpchompchamp Misinterpretation of God's word is certainly more common than sand on the seashore these days! However, I don't think the evidence points to Eve misinterpreting or addin

@sympatheticNPC @DST_QA I’m missing this conversation due to work… but just wanted to note that authority has to be given, not inferred. No where does God give authority of the man over the woman. The naming occurs after the fall (God uses Isha bef...

@sympatheticNPC @DST_QA I’m missing this conversation due to work… but just wanted to note that authority has to be given, not inferred. No where does God give authority of the man over the woman. T

@sympatheticNPC Here’s the result of debating with GPT just now: In the context of Genesis 3:17, the phrase "listened to the voice of his wife" indeed presents a nuanced situation. Since the text does not record a direct verbal exchange between Eve ...

@sympatheticNPC Here’s the result of debating with GPT just now: In the context of Genesis 3:17, the phrase "listened to the voice of his wife" indeed presents a nuanced situation. Since the text doe

Genesis 3:17 commentary

@smashbaals We are told to tolerate unbelievers. Where did you see the Apostle

@smashbaals We are told to tolerate unbelievers. Where did you see the Apostle Paul destroying idols? Rather he used one of them to preach the gospel!

@smashbaals Yes. We hold Christians to scripture. As for unbelievers, God will deal with them. That’s where you get this wrong. "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? ***But those w...

@smashbaals Yes. We hold Christians to scripture. As for unbelievers, God will deal with them. That’s where you get this wrong. "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judg

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl I’m genuinely curious. I’m looking for examp

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl I’m genuinely curious. I’m looking for examples. Do you mean you have the authority to exclude me from doing things where scripture doesn’t exclude me?

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT How are you responsible for your wife’s sanctification and she is not responsible for yours? Paul, you’ve set yourself up as your wife’s Lord. Do you not see this? No king is responsible for my sanctification. ...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT How are *you* responsible for your wife’s sanctification and she is not responsible for yours? Paul, you’ve set yourself up as your wife’s Lord. Do you not see thi

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl But I sure did enjoy welcoming Paul into the

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl But I sure did enjoy welcoming Paul into the egalitarian fold!! 😂

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Paul, if I was a member in your church, how a

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Paul, if I was a member in your church, how are you my authority? In what ways do you then have authority over my life separate from scripture?

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Paul, sanctification is an internal work. Ex

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Paul, sanctification is an internal work. External stimuli can provoke things God uses to sanctify you but they are NOT what sanctifies you, God is alone the one wh

@sympatheticNPC Yes! God included specific details in this text for those earnestly seeking truth. Is there ever an end to these gems? 😅 This passage isn't about Eve undermining Adam’s authority, but rather highlights Adam's responsibility for hi...

@sympatheticNPC Yes! God included specific details in this text for those earnestly seeking truth. Is there ever an end to these gems? 😅 This passage isn't about Eve undermining Adam’s authority,

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl Yes! Corrected, challenged, disciplined thro

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl Yes! Corrected, challenged, disciplined through your interactions with…but sanctification is through the Spirit’s work.

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Then by that you are sanctified by your wife

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Then by that you are sanctified by your wife also, so you are saying there is no hierarchy. Welcome to the egalitarian fold! ☺️

@jmmooreo Yes. Two things are going on here. Clearly they disobeyed. And from other scripture we know that Adam was held as responsible for bringing sin into the world as he was not deceived. But if only Adam **had actually listened to what Eve s...

@jmmooreo Yes. Two things are going on here. Clearly they disobeyed. And from other scripture we know that Adam was held as responsible for bringing sin into the world as he was not deceived. But

@chimpchompchamp But Eve’s “voice” merely repeated God’s command to them. She wasn’t speaking on her own authority but reflecting God’s own words. If Adam had actually listened to what she said, God would not have been upset, right? If a woman...

@chimpchompchamp But Eve’s “voice” merely repeated God’s command to them. She wasn’t speaking on her own authority **but reflecting God’s own words**. If Adam had actually listened to what she said,

@jmmooreo I know. Me too. But why would God say “Because you listened to your

@jmmooreo I know. Me too. But why would God say “Because you listened to your wife” or “…to her” or “…to Eve”? Wouldn’t that be the usual way to say it? Or perhaps “because you disobeyed Me”.

“Then to Adam He said, ‘Because you have listened to the voice of your wife…’” (

“Then to Adam He said, ‘Because you have listened to the voice of your wife…’” (Gen 3:17) What did God mean by “listen to the *voice*”?

Gen 3:17 question

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Yes, and your willingness to do what you believe is right is commendable. For the record, as an egalitarian I don’t believe in forcing oneself into positions just because you believe you have the right to. Even as...

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Yes, and your willingness to do what you believe is right is commendable. For the record, as an egalitarian I don’t believe in forcing oneself into positions just b

RT @ryanschatz: @DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT “But many who are first will

RT @ryanschatz: @DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT “But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” (Matt 19:30) The fact that…

Matt 19:30 general

@BibleBashed Women are not looking to avoid doing things for others, they just want to be allowed to serve in the capacity of their gifting and desire. Housework can be shared or taken by either the husband or the wife or ideally the whole family. ...

@BibleBashed Women are not looking to avoid doing things for others, they just want to be allowed to serve in the capacity of their gifting and desire. Housework can be shared or taken by either the

Gal 3:26-29 Matt 19:30 debate

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT “But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” (Matt 19:30) The fact that people make Gal 3:26-29 about eternity only is unjustified. What we are doing now is preparing us for eternity. And those who...

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT “But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” (Matt 19:30) The fact that people make Gal 3:26-29 about eternity only is unjustified. What we are doin

@igarglewithfire And his underwear should say “property of my wife.”

@igarglewithfire 🤨 I respectfully disagree 😂 But then I’m egalitarian.

RT @ryanschatz: @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT This shows that you think Chr

RT @ryanschatz: @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT This shows that you think Christ changes a woman **through** the husband. Paul—as respe…

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT This shows that you think Christ changes a woman through the husband. Paul—as respectfully as I can say it, this is a recipe for disaster. If it seems to be working for you, that is by the grace of God or perh...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT This shows that you think Christ changes a woman **through** the husband. Paul—as respectfully as I can say it, this is a recipe for disaster. If it seems to be wo

RT @ryanschatz: @pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl This line of reasoning is int

RT @ryanschatz: @pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl This line of reasoning is interesting to me because on your accounting, the husband repr…

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl This line of reasoning is interesting to me because on your accounting, the husband represents Jesus (who is God) and the church represents redeemed but sinful humans. This is a setup for serious abuse as all men a...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl This line of reasoning is interesting to me because on your accounting, the husband represents Jesus (who is God) and the church represents redeemed but sinful human

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl On the contrary, when the church is complementarian-ized, the uniqueness of the work of Christ is taken away. - Where do we have a human being told to sanctify another human being? - Where are the methods the man i...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl On the contrary, when the church is complementarian-ized, the uniqueness of the work of Christ is taken away. - Where do we have a human being told to sanctify anot

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl No, that man and woman are solely in the image of God is clear. Also, Eve was in fact the very last thing created. While God created animals before Adam, He just created more in front of Adam. I suspect its femal...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl No, that man and woman are solely in the image of God is clear. Also, Eve was in fact the very last thing created. While God created animals before Adam, He just c

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl It’s not online. It’s only available in pape

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl It’s not online. It’s only available in paper. I’ll email a scan to you.

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl And now we have the actual difference stated

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl And now we have the actual difference stated plainly. Thank you Paul. Show me what authority you are talking about. I don’t see it.

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT A wife not doing the dishes to whatever stand

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT A wife not doing the dishes to whatever standards you set is not a sin. I’ve taken over dish duty for about a year now. And tell it to the church doesn’t require a

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl But complementarian, though less extreme than

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl But complementarian, though less extreme than patriarchy, is still not in the middle. I’m saying egalitarian solves the problems unless you feel that the problem it

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl If feminism and patriarch are both having tro

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl If feminism and patriarch are both having trouble…why not egalitarian? It’s sitting right there in the middle staring at you. ☺️

1 Cor 14:34-35 1 Tim 2:11-15 general

@InnovationHQ2 @punkrockproseco @ADRoblesMedia It’s not crystal clear. In 1 Cor 14:34-35, Paul is quoting from the letter the Corinthians wrote to him and in 1 Tim 2:11-15 he is pointing out a situation that he left Timothy behind in Ephesus to deal...

@InnovationHQ2 @punkrockproseco @ADRoblesMedia It’s not crystal clear. In 1 Cor 14:34-35, Paul is quoting from the letter the Corinthians wrote to him and in 1 Tim 2:11-15 he is pointing out a situat

@JeremyMBauman @MarkGrote @kelcy_lowry @hamillaaron @MikeWingerii Unfortunately he didn’t steelman the view that there was a particular deceived woman in Ephesus teaching false doctrine whose husband (likely an elder or respected person) was being si...

@JeremyMBauman @MarkGrote @kelcy_lowry @hamillaaron @MikeWingerii Unfortunately he didn’t steelman the view that there was a particular deceived woman in Ephesus teaching false doctrine whose husband

@InnovationHQ2 @punkrockproseco @ADRoblesMedia A heretic is someone who teaches contrary to the essentials of the faith. A heretic is not someone you disagree with on a non essential, but is a non Christian. Please tell me⎯what council or creed ass...

@InnovationHQ2 @punkrockproseco @ADRoblesMedia A heretic is someone who teaches contrary to the essentials of the faith. A heretic is not someone you disagree with on a non essential, but is a non Ch

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Well, I didn't say it should be done without telling the elders, but that the elders are not the church. It would be probably wise to tell the elders first. However, my prior church added the elders as the third a...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Well, I didn't say it should be done without telling the elders, but that the elders are not the church. It would be probably wise to tell the elders first. Howeve

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @hamillaaron @MarkGrote Thanks, I appreciate this response. I pray first that while many of us disagree, we can appreciate those who are doing their best to try to follow scripture and obey Jesus’ instructions and not bre...

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @hamillaaron @MarkGrote Thanks, I appreciate this response. I pray first that while many of us disagree, we can appreciate those who are doing their best to try to follow

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @hamillaaron @MarkGrote That’s not how we read Gal 3:28. Even complementarians agree that this means equal in salvation and not the elimination of biological sex, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. Egalitarians are just ...

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @hamillaaron @MarkGrote That’s not how we read Gal 3:28. Even complementarians agree that this means equal in salvation and not the elimination of biological sex, ethnicit

Gal 3:28 debate

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @hamillaaron @MarkGrote You are free to share your opinions without substantiating them if you choose, but the fact that we disagree is already on the table. Also, treating women as equal in that those of godly character ...

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @hamillaaron @MarkGrote You are free to share your opinions without substantiating them if you choose, but the fact that we disagree is already on the table. Also, treatin

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Matt 18:15-20 and church discipline doesn’t even say “if he refuses to listen to the 1 or 2 (additional) witnesses, then take it to the elders”—no, it says “take it to the church” and that doesn’t mean to the “staff...

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Matt 18:15-20 and church discipline doesn’t even say “if he refuses to listen to the 1 or 2 (additional) witnesses, then take it to the elders”—no, it says “take it

Matt 18:15-20 debate

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Ok, but the elders were not called to get him

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Ok, but the elders were not called to get him to comply. Seems like Dee just waited until he finally did it (this specific time).

@The_Wry_Griot @ADRoblesMedia Forcing unbelievers to be Christians is not the jo

@The_Wry_Griot @ADRoblesMedia Forcing unbelievers to be Christians is not the job of the church or state. God will deal with unbelievers.

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl I got this idea from the article "Methodological Collision between Source Criticism and Discourse Analysis: The Problem of 'Unmarked Temporal Overlay' and the Pluperfect/Nonsequential wayyiqtol" by Randall Buth from...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl I got this idea from the article "Methodological Collision between Source Criticism and Discourse Analysis: The Problem of 'Unmarked Temporal Overlay' and the Pluper