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@Bedech_ @MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Huh? Hatred of Christ? I b

@Bedech_ @MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Huh? Hatred of Christ? I believe scripture is fully inspired in the original autographs even to the grammatical details. I desire to fully underst

@MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn So are you going to respond to my e

@MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn So are you going to respond to my exegesis of Eph 5 or talk about politics? Cause I didn't come here for politics...hope you didn't either.

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@Ollieman42023 @pearlythingz Take a look at the context of that passage. It's no

@Ollieman42023 @pearlythingz Take a look at the context of that passage. It's not talking about godly women not teaching men truth. https://t.co/zkbRDwQWIx

@chris_jolliff @xTheGoodNews You're kidding! How did the pastor interpret v15? W

@chris_jolliff @xTheGoodNews You're kidding! How did the pastor interpret v15? Who is the she? Who is the they? What did Paul mean by using a definite noun, "the childbearing"?

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@MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Yes, scripture interprets scripture

@MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Yes, scripture interprets scripture. https://t.co/zBthCGE9jv

@MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn A heretic, huh? So a godly woman teaching truth to someone is damnable heresy? Where do you find this "sin" in any list of sins? Go ahead and look for it. You are misinterpreting the scripture. You are fr...

@MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn A heretic, huh? So a godly woman teaching truth to someone is damnable heresy? Where do you find this "sin" in any list of sins? Go ahead and look for it.

@MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Boys know how to parrot and quote. Show me you actually understand what this passage means in context. Why does Paul use singular "she"? Why does he then use plural "they"? Why does Paul use a definite no...

@MartinMarkLuth1 @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Boys know how to parrot and quote. Show me you actually understand what this passage means in context. Why does Paul use singular "she"? Why does he then

@TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Thanks for the link. Almost 4 hours of audio to go through as your response to my Biblical exegesis. Nice. I am listening to these now as I'm always looking to see if anyone has anything new to say that I have...

@TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Thanks for the link. Almost 4 hours of audio to go through as your response to my Biblical exegesis. Nice. I am listening to these now as I'm always looking to

@ChristOverChaos @Eric_Conn Yes, we don't want to be appealing to culture over scripture. This is an important point. If it turns out that Paul is appealing to specific circumstances⎯which depends on the context⎯then if similar circumstances exist, ...

@ChristOverChaos @Eric_Conn Yes, we don't want to be appealing to culture over scripture. This is an important point. If it turns out that Paul is appealing to specific circumstances⎯which depends on

1Co 14:34 1Co 7:1 commentary

@TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Related to 1Co 14:34, we already know that Paul was responding to things the Corinthians wrote in their letter to him (see 1Co 7:1). Except we don't have quotation marks in the Greek manuscripts. You have to in...

@TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Related to 1Co 14:34, we already know that Paul was responding to things the Corinthians wrote in their letter to him (see 1Co 7:1). Except we don't have quotat

@TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn First, you didn't answer my question. Rather, you listed two verses that don't say anywhere that a godly woman teaching truth to men is a sin. Further, you didn't explain how they affirm that such is in fact a ...

@TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn First, you didn't answer my question. Rather, you listed two verses that don't say anywhere that a godly woman teaching truth to men is a sin. Further, you didn

1Ti 2:12 commentary

@Jrjacks123 @PastorMark Exactly. Maybe pastor Mark needs to learn to read script

@Jrjacks123 @PastorMark Exactly. Maybe pastor Mark needs to learn to read scripture in context since he quoted a passage that's all about widows providing for their family...or take off his patriarchy

@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

It's honestly frightening to see how pastors who have taken extensive seminary training and have pastored congregations for years regularly take scripture so out of context. @PastorMark says here that if a man isn't the one out in the workforce, then...

It's honestly frightening to see how pastors who have taken extensive seminary training and have pastored congregations for years regularly take scripture so out of context. @PastorMark says here that

@PastorMark Mark, you quoted from 1Ti 5:8 like it was talking about men providing for their families. Did you not read the context? First, the text says "But if anyone does not provide for their own..." The word used in Greek is τις which means anyon...

@PastorMark Mark, you quoted from 1Ti 5:8 like it was talking about men providing for their families. Did you not read the context? First, the text says "But if anyone does not provide for their own..

1Ti 5:8 debate

@markjamesadams @AKBrews You might want to learn to read in context, because tha

@markjamesadams @AKBrews You might want to learn to read in context, because that is not what Paul intended by that statement. https://t.co/zkbRDwQWIx

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-24

@edsmith573 @KnightlyMike No, that's not what this verse is teaching. You have t

@edsmith573 @KnightlyMike No, that's not what this verse is teaching. You have to take the context and the grammar seriously to understand what Paul is trying to say. https://t.co/zkbRDwQoSZ

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-24

@beherleader @FoundersMin @tomascol @conservmillen Yes, that is the verse separa

@beherleader @FoundersMin @tomascol @conservmillen Yes, that is the verse separate from its context. What does Paul mean by that statement? https://t.co/zkbRDwQoSZ

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-24

@KRUSHWRLD @GeauxGabrielle @myteacherafreak @MissBNasty Here's what 1Ti 2:12 mea

@KRUSHWRLD @GeauxGabrielle @myteacherafreak @MissBNasty Here's what 1Ti 2:12 means in context. https://t.co/zkbRDwQWIx

1Ti 2:12 commentary

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-23

@StothersRyan @Maheshburad1 The problem with Witherington’s assumption is that this passage is about authority of one person over another in worship. It is not. I challenge you to interpret v10. The NASB has “symbol of” but this is not in the Greek. ...

@StothersRyan @Maheshburad1 The problem with Witherington’s assumption is that this passage is about authority of one person over another in worship. It is not. I challenge you to interpret v10. The N

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-23

@StothersRyan @Maheshburad1 I am not saying that kephale never conveys the idea of authority in any context. Regarding 2 Sam 22:44, David is not the King of the whole world. Does he set the policy of all the nations around him? Or is God simply makin...

@StothersRyan @Maheshburad1 I am not saying that kephale never conveys the idea of authority in any context. Regarding 2 Sam 22:44, David is not the King of the whole world. Does he set the policy of

2 Sam 22:44 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-22

@man1753 Not said by Jesus, but still scripture. Except that so many misinterpre

@man1753 Not said by Jesus, but still scripture. Except that so many misinterpret it...probably one of the most misinterpreted passages of the Bible. https://t.co/zkbRDwQWIx

@Northof50290567 @ronhenzel @aaron_p_edwards Perhaps someone can illustrate what

@Northof50290567 @ronhenzel @aaron_p_edwards Perhaps someone can illustrate what is illegitimate in the appeals to context Aaron refers to that egalitarians often do.

@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-

@SansFollowers @ronhenzel @aaron_p_edwards They may be swayed by publishers, fellow colleagues, the culture, or even church culture which doesn’t like change. They may also be persuaded by other scriptures which appear to contradict the prevailing i...

@SansFollowers @ronhenzel @aaron_p_edwards They may be swayed by publishers, fellow colleagues, the culture, or even church culture which doesn’t like change. They may also be persuaded by other scri

@ronhenzel @LynnCDell2 I guess that Paul should have taken a grammar class with

@ronhenzel @LynnCDell2 I guess that Paul should have taken a grammar class with Ron because then he should have used sozo plural? You and the NASB are interpreting Paul’s grammar. The English should

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1Ti 2:12 1Ti 2:15 1Ti 3:11 debate

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel Whoops. You were referring to 1Ti 3:11 not 1Ti 2:15. I agree with the NASB on 1Ti 3:11 but not 1Ti 2:15. But whether 1Ti 3:11 should be women or wives depends on the context. Ron seems to have a problem with using wife in 1Ti ...

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel Whoops. You were referring to 1Ti 3:11 not 1Ti 2:15. I agree with the NASB on 1Ti 3:11 but not 1Ti 2:15. But whether 1Ti 3:11 should be women or wives depends on the context. R

@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

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

From tweet to text, our clash began, On female leads, the church's ban. You veered, citing division's role, I argued context, seeking whole. Yet 'context' turned a foggy screen, Your counter, circular and lean. In verses brief, our saga told, A danc...

From tweet to text, our clash began, On female leads, the church's ban. You veered, citing division's role, I argued context, seeking whole. Yet 'context' turned a foggy screen, Your counter, circula

@Jason93044787 @LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel Jason's expert assessment of me: 1. empty 2. prideful 3. foolish 4. worthy of roasting 5. is ignorant of Greek 6. eisegetes texts 7. swallower of 🐪 8. doesn’t read with understanding 9. misrepresents texts 10. f...

@Jason93044787 @LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel Jason's expert assessment of me: 1. empty 2. prideful 3. foolish 4. worthy of roasting 5. is ignorant of Greek 6. eisegetes texts 7. swallower of 🐪 8. doesn’t re

@ronhenzel @LynnCDell2 I show how Belleville’s research showing the opposite to

@ronhenzel @LynnCDell2 I show how Belleville’s research showing the opposite to Ron’s source. But ultimately, how Paul is using the word is in this context determines what meaning he intends. https://

@Shusho1 @Sarah_4561 Yes, scripture interprets scripture. Revelation is one of t

@Shusho1 @Sarah_4561 Yes, scripture interprets scripture. Revelation is one of the hardest to understand if you don’t read and understand all the passages it makes allusions to and quotes.

@Sarah_4561 In context. Most of the problems reading the Bible come from taking

@Sarah_4561 In context. Most of the problems reading the Bible come from taking a verse out of its context.

@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

@ronhenzel @trapatonzi @UGOOTWEETS I agree with you that the genitive of aner is with respect to authentein and not gyne in 1Ti 2:12. Now that I have my facts straight 😅, everything is in order because the context gives us the clues required to under...

@ronhenzel @trapatonzi @UGOOTWEETS I agree with you that the genitive of aner is with respect to authentein and not gyne in 1Ti 2:12. Now that I have my facts straight 😅, everything is in order becaus

1Ti 2:12 commentary

@ronhenzel No, I said it is a specific wife and husband as clarified by the cont

@ronhenzel No, I said it is a specific wife and husband as clarified by the context. So this translation negates it has to do with a generic woman and a generic man.

@REF0RMEDBAPTIST @ronhenzel An unfortunate gymnastics boo boo, but has nothing to do with my exegesis of 1Ti 3:15. As you may be aware, often in debates, after each person presents, it can appear like the one who just presented is correct. "The fir...

@REF0RMEDBAPTIST @ronhenzel An unfortunate gymnastics boo boo, but has nothing to do with my exegesis of 1Ti 3:15. As you may be aware, often in debates, after each person presents, it can appear like

1Ti 3:15 debate

@ronhenzel @MBurtwrites Right, that certainly doesn't sound like a total guess. In context, Paul knows that the young, single Timothy interjecting to stop this woman from teaching with her husband silently watching could be dicey. Maybe they would d...

@ronhenzel @MBurtwrites Right, that certainly doesn't sound like a total guess. In context, Paul knows that the young, single Timothy interjecting to stop this woman from teaching with her husband si

@Jason93044787 @LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel You are certainly free to call me empty, p

@Jason93044787 @LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel You are certainly free to call me empty, prideful, foolish and roast me all you wish and call me ignorant of the Greek (anything else?), but the only way you will

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel Looking at all the details, not only just the original language and grammar, but the details in the context as well is essential to understanding what the author intended by his words. And yes, it should make sense with the res...

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel Looking at all the details, not only just the original language and grammar, but the details in the context as well is essential to understanding what the author intended by his

@ronhenzel @trapatonzi @UGOOTWEETS Don’t be fooled: Ron knows what he isn’t te

@ronhenzel @trapatonzi @UGOOTWEETS Don’t be fooled: Ron knows what he *isn’t* telling you is also true, that Paul *can* use “a woman” to refer to a specific woman. Ron knows that how we tell the diffe

@ronhenzel @_JustWriting @TomBuck @DaveSmith2019 Thanks, Ron. Pay attention to w

@ronhenzel @_JustWriting @TomBuck @DaveSmith2019 Thanks, Ron. Pay attention to what Ron doesn’t want to tell you—that Paul *can* use “a woman” and “the woman” to refer to a specific person. And we wou

@ronhenzel @OrinRomine @ryancduff Ron is just using distraction here as he knows

@ronhenzel @OrinRomine @ryancduff Ron is just using distraction here as he knows that Paul *can* use “a woman” and “the woman” specifically. How we would know this would be by the context 👑. https://t

@ronhenzel @TakTik227f1 @KaitlynSchiess Ron is just distracting from the fact th

@ronhenzel @TakTik227f1 @KaitlynSchiess Ron is just distracting from the fact that he knows that Paul *can* use “a woman” and “the woman” specifically, and we would know by the context. https://t.co/O

@ronhenzel @LynnCDell2 Of course, you are not saying that Paul cannot use “a woman” to be referring to a specific woman, right? Because pennies, tigers and rotten apples have nothing to do with the context of this passage, Paul’s stated purpose in wr...

@ronhenzel @LynnCDell2 Of course, you are not saying that Paul cannot use “a woman” to be referring to a specific woman, right? Because pennies, tigers and rotten apples have nothing to do with the co

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-17

@yxm84 @LilaGraceRose As for 1 Tim 2:12-14, take a look at the following which e

@yxm84 @LilaGraceRose As for 1 Tim 2:12-14, take a look at the following which explains this text in context. https://t.co/YjFKhdD3bw

1 Tim 2:12-14 commentary

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel What you think is clear is because it’s the only way you’ve read these passages. If you hadn’t noticed, there are no male pronouns in the Greek of 1 Tim 3:1-13, there’s no “must not be a woman,” the “one wife husband”—whatever ...

@LynnCDell2 @ronhenzel What you think is clear is because it’s the only way you’ve read these passages. If you hadn’t noticed, there are no male pronouns in the Greek of 1 Tim 3:1-13, there’s no “must

1 Tim 3:1-13 commentary

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-17

@DoreenVirtue @lovesickscribe Hi Doreen! People who see 1 Tim 2:12 as forbidding godly women from teaching true doctrine to anyone whether in the pulpit or out of the pulpit (does that matter? was there a pulpit in the early church?)⎯these misinterpr...

@DoreenVirtue @lovesickscribe Hi Doreen! People who see 1 Tim 2:12 as forbidding godly women from teaching true doctrine to anyone whether in the pulpit or out of the pulpit (does that matter? was the

1 Tim 2:12 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-17

@lordgrindleford @ScottCross_8 @ronhenzel @CherylSchatz So the honour went to De

@lordgrindleford @ScottCross_8 @ronhenzel @CherylSchatz So the honour went to Deborah. But Barak is listed in Hebrews 11 in the hall of faith. What's the issue?