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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-04

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Let’s take this from another angle then. What kinds

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Let’s take this from another angle then. What kinds of commands from a pastor uniquely require obedience to him and not someone else if they said the same thing but weren’t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-03

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Unquestioning obedience (ie coercion)? No. Should you do things that you don’t want to do because it’s for the better of the other person? Yes. Look how Paul an apostle treats Philemon. Look how Paul commends the Bereans...

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Unquestioning obedience (ie coercion)? No. Should you do things that you don’t want to do because it’s for the better of the other person? Yes. Look how Paul an apostle tr

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-02

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem Yes and aspiring to serve as an overseer is a good

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem Yes and aspiring to serve as an overseer is a good thing. “It is a trustworthy statement: if anyone aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work they desire to do

1Ti 3:1 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-02

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem You are getting closer to what a Christian leader is supposed to look like. A Christian leader is not a military commander or someone who makes dictates that are to be unquestionably followed. I care because much of the ...

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem You are getting closer to what a Christian leader is supposed to look like. A Christian leader is not a military commander or someone who makes dictates that are to be unq

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-01

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem Oh, I didn’t mean just being a good person but lead

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem Oh, I didn’t mean just being a good person but leading means demonstrating what it means to be a Christian, to be an example, to do what is right even if no one else does

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-28

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem Leading is not about taking authority over people,

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem Leading is not about taking authority over people, but is about doing the things Christians should do as an example to those around you for them to emulate. You've got le

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-27

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge I quoted from the scriptures. Submit doesn’t mean unquestioningly obey or that the one being submitted to is an authority over the one submitting. It means laying down your interests to do what is best for others. Jesus di...

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge I quoted from the scriptures. Submit doesn’t mean unquestioningly obey or that the one being submitted to is an authority over the one submitting. It means laying down your

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-27

@BronWen727104 @RenewedReformed @sola_chad Philip Payne argues for this idea but I don’t believe it is faithful to the early manuscript evidence. I believe Paul was quoting the Corinthians and so intentionally put v34-35 in, though some scribes later...

@BronWen727104 @RenewedReformed @sola_chad Philip Payne argues for this idea but I don’t believe it is faithful to the early manuscript evidence. I believe Paul was quoting the Corinthians and so inte

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-27

@RenewedReformed @BronWen727104 @sola_chad You are mistaken on 1Co 14:34-35. Paul is responding to things the Corinthians wrote in their letter (see 1Co 7:1) and in this case refuting it: What? came the word of God out from you [men]? or came it unto...

@RenewedReformed @BronWen727104 @sola_chad You are mistaken on 1Co 14:34-35. Paul is responding to things the Corinthians wrote in their letter (see 1Co 7:1) and in this case refuting it: What? came t

1Co 14:34-35 1Co 14:36 1Co 7:1 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-27

@RenewedReformed @BronWen727104 @sola_chad Paul wrote Timothy to deal with specific people teaching strange doctrines. Paul’s instruction was never to stop someone from teaching truth to anyone. And certainly he isn’t making up a new sin of a woman t...

@RenewedReformed @BronWen727104 @sola_chad Paul wrote Timothy to deal with specific people teaching strange doctrines. Paul’s instruction was never to stop someone from teaching truth to anyone. And c

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-25

@WWUTTcom You’d be surprised how many pastors don’t know what this passage means

@WWUTTcom You’d be surprised how many pastors don’t know what this passage means. I used it when interviewing pastors and was quite shocked at the results.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-24

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir I have no problem listening but understand that context is key. Scripture is not understandable only to experts! And those who know Greek and English syntax can be wrong if they don’t pay attention to context. It happens f...

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir I have no problem listening but understand that context is key. Scripture is not understandable only to experts! And those who know Greek and English syntax can be wrong if

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-24

Did you know that Eagles are Egalitarians? https://t.co/4PndvXfqN6

Did you know that Eagles are Egalitarians? https://t.co/4PndvXfqN6

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-24

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir @HwsEleutheroi Men does not equal man, but if it did, my point would stand from another angle. Because then the definite man would necessitate the definite woman (in v11-12). Paul wants strange doctrines to not be taught ...

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir @HwsEleutheroi Men does not equal man, but if it did, my point would stand from another angle. Because then the definite man would necessitate the definite woman (in v11-12

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-23

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir @HwsEleutheroi And on what planet does that sound totally straightforward? Your supposedly straightforward reading has Paul conflating plural and singular twice and has Eve’s consequences ongoing after her death. That’s n...

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir @HwsEleutheroi And on what planet does that sound totally straightforward? Your supposedly straightforward reading has Paul conflating plural and singular twice and has Ev

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-21

@dianahenryart If she was sinless, then why did she need a saviour? “And my spir

@dianahenryart If she was sinless, then why did she need a saviour? “And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior” (Lk 1:47). If they were chaste, then how did they have other children? We’ve been re

Lk 1:47 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-19

@covapologetics @MissionaryJC3 So you think that 1Co 14:35 instructs women to marry so that they can get their questions answered? So no other woman can answer their questions? Of course, Paul is quoting from the letter the Corinthians wrote (1Co 7...

@covapologetics @MissionaryJC3 So you think that 1Co 14:35 instructs women to marry so that they can get their questions answered? So no other woman can answer their questions? Of course, Paul is qu

1Co 14:35 1Co 7:1 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-19

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir @HwsEleutheroi The first use of woman is *NOT* definite. Where are you getting that from? Paul is first referring to women plural and then shifts to the singular in v11-12 which is the first singular anarthrous reference. ...

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir @HwsEleutheroi The first use of woman is *NOT* definite. Where are you getting that from? Paul is first referring to women plural and then shifts to the singular in v11-12

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-17

@pauldirks If he is able to conquer the desires of the flesh (which seems reason

@pauldirks If he is able to conquer the desires of the flesh (which seems reasonable from your comment) but doesn’t believe in Jesus, then what?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-17

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Fourth, Paul says “if (ἐὰν, ean) you conti

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Fourth, Paul says “if (ἐὰν, ean) you continue in His kindness.” This conditional clause shows that remaining in faith is required. The phrase “otherwise you too

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-15

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Luther moved these apocryphal books to a separate section because they were not part of the Hebrew Bible, were never quoted as Scripture by Jesus or the apostles, contained historical and doctrinal issues (e.g., prayers...

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Luther moved these apocryphal books to a separate section because they were not part of the Hebrew Bible, were never quoted as Scripture by Jesus or the apostles, contai

2 Maccabees 12:45-46 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-15

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Martin Luther was so focused on salvation being by faith that he overreacted to James calling it “an epistle of straw” yet he never removed it completely. Similarly with Hebrews, Jude and Revelation—he never removed the...

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Martin Luther was so focused on salvation being by faith that he overreacted to James calling it “an epistle of straw” yet he never removed it completely. Similarly with

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-15

@thisardentlife @nraleighsr @cgt1486 @CapturingChrist The Holy Spirit’s illumina

@thisardentlife @nraleighsr @cgt1486 @CapturingChrist The Holy Spirit’s illumination is very important but I believe the authors understood scripture—rightly interpreted—to be infallible. https://t.co

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-15

@Bryan09282024 @CapturingChrist Jam 1:4 is about personal perseverance leading to spiritual maturity, not about the authority of scripture. 2Ti 3:16-17 is about scripture being sufficient to equip believers for every good work, meaning it contains a...

@Bryan09282024 @CapturingChrist Jam 1:4 is about personal perseverance leading to spiritual maturity, not about the authority of scripture. 2Ti 3:16-17 is about scripture being sufficient to equip be

Jam 1:4 2Ti 3:16-17 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-15

@cgt1486 @CapturingChrist Well, yes, sort of. The statement is inspired scriptur

@cgt1486 @CapturingChrist Well, yes, sort of. The statement is inspired scripture and it doesn’t portend more scripture being written like Revelation. Scripture is self-authenticating and doesn’t requ

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-15

@Timsint0wn @CapturingChrist What good work requires something outside of script

@Timsint0wn @CapturingChrist What good work requires something outside of scripture? It says every good work. Scripture is sufficient for *every* good work.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-15

@Balduc13679 What good work is left requiring something outside of scripture?

@Balduc13679 What good work is left requiring something outside of scripture?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-14

@Autumn_Armyworm @dougponder @BenMandrell @markedpodcast The scripture governs c

@Autumn_Armyworm @dougponder @BenMandrell @markedpodcast The scripture governs churches. 1Ti 3 and Tit 1 do not indicate that elders must be males unless you think they must be married men with 2 or m

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-14

@TimRehmer @dougponder The authority of scripture is definitely another primary, and I am not only not questioning it, but upholding it! Asking questions about the text is not imitating the serpent. Further, what the serpent said was factually false...

@TimRehmer @dougponder The authority of scripture is definitely another primary, and I am not only not questioning it, but upholding it! Asking questions about the text is not imitating the serpent.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ Was economic submission required prior to the incarnation?

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ Was economic submission required prior to the incarnation?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ He was given it because He gave it up only to take it back again. “And now You, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world existed” (Jn 17:5). Mutual submission is absolutely ...

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ He was given it because He gave it up only to take it back again. “And now You, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world exi

Jn 17:5 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ Yes the Son submits to the Father, but the Father also submits to and doesn’t overrule the Son. They are in perfect unity. The Son is equal to the Father in every way yet Im the incarnation, set aside his right to act independentl...

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ Yes the Son submits to the Father, but the Father also submits to and doesn’t overrule the Son. They are in perfect unity. The Son is equal to the Father in every way yet Im the in

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ Strange. Because Jesus Himself said that the Father would su

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ Strange. Because Jesus Himself said that the Father would submit to the Son’s request showing that whatever the Son asked the Father would do. No damnable heresy here. Sorry to di

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn Both 1Ti 3:1-7 and Tit 1:5-9 are listing the same requirements which are based on character and proven faithfulness. Paul doesn’t use male pronouns or say “must not be a female” but “women likewise” (1Ti 3:11). The verse many str...

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn Both 1Ti 3:1-7 and Tit 1:5-9 are listing the same requirements which are based on character and proven faithfulness. Paul doesn’t use male pronouns or say “must not be a female” b

Tit 1:5-9 1Ti 3:1-7 1Ti 3:11 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-12

@VerilyJonah @rightresponsem 1Ti 2:13-14 tells us that Adam was not deceived and links it to the fact that he was created first in time sequence. So then when you revisit Genesis 2, you can see what is going on—Adam is watching animals being created ...

@VerilyJonah @rightresponsem 1Ti 2:13-14 tells us that Adam was not deceived and links it to the fact that he was created first in time sequence. So then when you revisit Genesis 2, you can see what i

1Ti 2:13-14 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-12

@ChappyMacc @rightresponsem Egalitarianism is a pool now? Are you afraid to jum

@ChappyMacc @rightresponsem Egalitarianism is a pool now? Are you afraid to jump in? Is that it? Scripture does not forbid a qualified woman from teaching truth to anyone. The water is fine over here

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-12

@rightresponsem And Paul is worried the whole church of Corinth might be deceive

@rightresponsem And Paul is worried the whole church of Corinth might be deceived like Eve… https://t.co/sGNfkqmHCQ

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-12

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Jezebel’s teaching involved encouraging Christians to compromise with idolatry and immorality, likely in connection with the trade guilds in Thyatira, which required participation in pa...

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Jezebel’s teaching involved encouraging Christians to compromise with idolatry and immorality, likely in connection with the trade guil

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-12

@cjhormes @Eric_Conn The same place as a man’s because they are not specific. They are referring to character and godliness and ability. The “one woman man” in 1Ti 3:2 doesn’t mean must not be a woman any more than must be married else Paul is disqua...

@cjhormes @Eric_Conn The same place as a man’s because they are not specific. They are referring to character and godliness and ability. The “one woman man” in 1Ti 3:2 doesn’t mean must not be a woman

1Ti 3:2 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-12

@JRowley11 @Just_A_Man67 That’s completely incorrect. I mean that I’ve read the passages that complementarians and patriarchalists rely on to restrict women and I draw a different conclusion. For example, 1Co 14:34-35 is clearly Paul quoting from the...

@JRowley11 @Just_A_Man67 That’s completely incorrect. I mean that I’ve read the passages that complementarians and patriarchalists rely on to restrict women and I draw a different conclusion. For exam

1Co 14:34-35 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-12

@tinytomahawk @Eric_Conn That isn’t “must be a man” or “must not be a woman”—if it means male then by the same argument it must mean must be married and v4 must mean 2 or more children who are all old enough to believe. Paul himself wouldn’t be quali...

@tinytomahawk @Eric_Conn That isn’t “must be a man” or “must not be a woman”—if it means male then by the same argument it must mean must be married and v4 must mean 2 or more children who are all old

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-11

@SavedbygraceIII @Eric_Conn Paul has been responding to things that the Corinthians wrote in their letter (see 1Co 7:1, “Now concerning the things about which you wrote”⎯and 1Co 14:34-35 is Paul quoting from their letter and then refuting it: “What? ...

@SavedbygraceIII @Eric_Conn Paul has been responding to things that the Corinthians wrote in their letter (see 1Co 7:1, “Now concerning the things about which you wrote”⎯and 1Co 14:34-35 is Paul quoti

1Co 14:34-35 1Co 7:1 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-11

@SavedbygraceIII @JohnJoh26521652 @Eric_Conn Yes, indeed, I know the scriptures.

@SavedbygraceIII @JohnJoh26521652 @Eric_Conn Yes, indeed, I know the scriptures. No, I am not twisting them. No, I am not opposed to God and His Word, but want to follow it precisely. Let’s start wit

1Ti 3:2 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-11

@theOutlawJW1 @Eric_Conn Qualifications are related to godliness and character,

@theOutlawJW1 @Eric_Conn Qualifications are related to godliness and character, not things that you cannot change like whether you are male or female, Jewish or Gentile, slave or free, etc. Further,

1Ti 3:2 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-11

@EstablishingMan @Eric_Conn The first qualification is being a man? 1Ti 3:1 uses τὶς (anyone, someone) which is not clearly male only. 1Ti 3:2 does say “one wife husband” but seems to be clearly used as an idiom as even Paul himself wasn’t married. N...

@EstablishingMan @Eric_Conn The first qualification is being a man? 1Ti 3:1 uses τὶς (anyone, someone) which is not clearly male only. 1Ti 3:2 does say “one wife husband” but seems to be clearly used

1Ti 3:1 1Ti 3:2 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-11

@JohnJoh26521652 @Eric_Conn I’ll amend: A man who lives in constant fear of a q

@JohnJoh26521652 @Eric_Conn I’ll amend: A man who lives in constant fear of a qualified woman serving as an elder and teaching truth to all including men—and who doesn’t rightly divide scripture—is u

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-11

@Eric_Conn A man who lives in constant fear of a qualified woman serving as an e

@Eric_Conn A man who lives in constant fear of a qualified woman serving as an elder and teaching truth to all including men is unfit to serve as a leader in the church.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-11

@smashbaals It’s not just about preaching⎯it’s complete silence. https://t.co/WH

@smashbaals It’s not just about preaching⎯it’s complete silence. https://t.co/WHlrSQvbxX

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-07

@YourCalvinist Nothing wrong with finding motivation to learn the word and disci

@YourCalvinist Nothing wrong with finding motivation to learn the word and disciple your wife. What does that have to do with women’s voices being filthy and that all women must be silent for 1 hour o

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-06

@joyologi @MtotheBWilly @MikeWingerii It could appear that way but he makes it clear that it’s because of the teachings not that he is calling for repentance for those vilifying complementarians and saying they are all abusive. I think the following ...

@joyologi @MtotheBWilly @MikeWingerii It could appear that way but he makes it clear that it’s because of the teachings not that he is calling for repentance for those vilifying complementarians and s

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