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Scripture Commentary article 2009-02-02

Adam And His Ms Organ

The creation account has been used by many as a foundation to produce myths and stories. While this post will concentrate on modern day myths, it is also helpful to understand some of the historical myths about the creation of male and female

1 Corinthians 11:7 1 Corinthians 11:7-8 1 Corinthians 11:8 Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-01-01

Reading The Scriptures Without A Male Bias

In the beginning God made male and female. Together they were to do God’s work on earth but unfortunately the fall happened and their work done together as equals was challenged by the man who took the sole rule for himself

1 Peter 3:3 1 Peter 3:4 1 Timothy 1:2 1 Timothy 2
Scripture Commentary article 2008-11-25

The Feminization Of The Church A Modern Day Fix

There has been much talk in the last few years about the “feminization” of the church. Books have been written about this “serious” problem and many men are thoroughly disgusted with seeing men outnumbered by women in the church

Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-11-18

Galatians 328 Is It Only About Salvation

According to complementarians, Galatians 3:28 is not about equality in Christ, but about all of us being in the same “boat” of salvation. The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) has made quite an effort to try to demolish Galatians 3:28 as a basis of spiritual equality outside of salvat

1 Corinthians 14:34 Exodus 3:28 Galatians 3:11 1 Corinthians 14 Complementarianism Galatians 3:28
Scripture Commentary article 2008-09-04

Ministry Produces Fear

Wade Burleson has produced a thought-provoking article about character assassination that comes as a result of fear. Wade writes :

Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-08-28

Irving Bible Church

In the news is Irving Bible Church who recently took 18 months to study the issue of women in ministry from the scriptures, and now they have implemented a clarification of their position on women regarding the use of their God-given gifts for the common good. They have produced a 24 page paper on W

Acts 15:28 Ecclesiastes 18 Hebrews 12 Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2008-08-14

Is Complementarianism Merely Personal Conviction

This post is a response to Randy Stinson’s article titled “ Is Complementarianism a Merely Personal Conviction. “

1 Corinthians 11 1 Corinthians 11:12 1 Corinthians 7:14 Complementarianism Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2008-08-07

Was Eve Mistaken

In our continuing discussions on the fall of man we have dealt with the issue of Adam as guardian of the garden and the charge against Eve that she added to God’s word. In this post I will deal with the position that Eve did not sin by adding to God’s word but she was merely mistaken regarding what

Deuteronomy 12:32 Deuteronomy 4:2 Genesis 1:28 Genesis & Creation Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary article 2008-07-20

Adam Eve Fruit Inspectors

In my last post I showed how in Genesis 1:29 God spoke to both the man and the woman directly and told them both what they were given permission to eat. This effectively destroys the argument that Adam was the one delegated to give direction to the woman regarding what she could and couldn’t eat

Genesis 1:29 Genesis 2:16 Genesis 2:9 Genesis & Creation Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary article 2008-06-11

Pauls Ordination

This post is a separation of the post called Is ordination a requirement for a female pastor. since it was brought to my attention that the two streams of thought were too much for one post

Ephesians 4:11 Ephesians 4:7 Ephesians 4:8 Spiritual Gifts
Scripture Commentary article 2008-06-09

Noodling With The Greek Grammar

While I have made a very strong point of the Greek grammar in 1 Timothy 2:15 with the singular “she” and the plural “they” (no specific gender for “they”), some have been trying hard to wiggle out of the implications that Paul is referring to a specific woman because the only living person at that t

1 Peter 4:11 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2:15 1 Timothy 2 Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2008-05-11

Only One Verse

In my continuing review of CARM and Matt Slick’s articles on women in ministry, this post is about Matt’s article titled “ Only one verse prohibits women to teach men, so it doesn’t apply to the whole church ”

1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 3:15 Colossians 1 1 Timothy 2 Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2008-05-09

Matt Slick She They

This is a continuation of my evaluation of Matt Slick’s articles on women in ministry. Matt has been working for weeks to try to refute my interpretations

1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2:15 Amos 15 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2008-04-20

Hierarchical Teaching Influences The Doctrine Of The Trinity

One of the ways that hierarchical teaching has influenced the church since the 1970’s is in the area of the doctrine of the Trinity. In hierarchical teaching, the Trinity is no longer three functionally equal persons who share the same nature

Ecclesiastes 2 Trinity Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-04-12

Helpful Sites For Research On Egalitarian Views

I was also asked to have a place where we could list good blogs/web sites that promote godly views about women in ministry or issues of egalitarian marriage, etc. This post will be the permanent place to place links

Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-03-10

Circumcision The Woman And The Kinsman Redeemer

In dealing with women in ministry, the question has been asked of me, isn’t circumcision a proof that God only wants men to minister through leading and teaching since God gave the sign of circumcision for males only to his people in the Old Testament. Did God give preferential treatment to males wh

Acts 7:51 Deuteronomy 10:16 Deuteronomy 30:6 Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2008-01-22

Equal But Different Deteriorates To An Unequal Trinity

The term “equal but different” has become a catch phrase in marriage and “women in ministry” issues as it has replaced the pre-1970’s common view of the inferiority of women. In complementarian circles the thought is that women are equal in person but different in role

Philippians 2:6 Philippians 2:7 Philippians 2:8 Women in Leadership Trinity Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-01-20

Gods Woman Is She Needy Of A Representative Priest Part 2

In part one, ( click here to read ) we discussed whether God created the woman as needed or needy. In this continuing discussion we ask whether God has ordained that a woman must have a priest in the home to represent her to God and God to her

1 Peter 3:10 1 Peter 3:11 1 Peter 3:7 Authority & Submission Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2007-12-21

Jesus Unequal In Prayer

In my research for our new DVD on the Trinity I am amazed that the teaching that God has a hierarchy of “roles” has some convinced that it is the Father alone who hears and answers prayer. This is Bruce Ware’s position in his book on the Trinity called “Father, Son, & Holy Spirit”

1 Corinthians 1:2 Acts 7:59 John 14:13 Trinity
Scripture Commentary article 2007-09-26

Matt Slick And Cheryl Schatz Debate 2

Matt Slick and I had an interesting discussion on whether Paul was stopping true biblical teaching in 1 Timothy 2:12 or whether Paul was stopping error. My answer concerning the imperative command to let a woman learn (1 Timothy 2:11) and the fact that all teaching by “a woman” was to be stopped unt

1 Timothy 2:11 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2:15 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2007-09-13

Introduction To Patriarchy

Thanks to Don Veinot, I was introduced to “Thatmom” and her podcasts. Thatmom has started a series on examining the teachings of patriarchy and patriocentricity within the homeschooling community

Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2007-09-12

Spiritual Gifts A Means Of Unity

In Ephesians chapter four Paul gives us a glimpse of what the gifts of the Holy Spirit are meant for. Paul starts out with humility, tolerance and love:

Ephesians 4:12 Ephesians 4:13 Ephesians 4:2 Spiritual Gifts
Scripture Commentary article 2007-09-10

Is Pastor One Of The Spiritual Gifts

While some people consider a “Pastor” to be an office, scripture lists “Pastor” as a spiritual gift in Ephesians 4:8-11

Acts 18:25 Ephesians 4:11 Ephesians 4:8 Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2007-08-29

Are Gods Gifts Segregated

Segregation is the policy or practice of separating people of different races, classes, or ethnic groups. The question for this post – are God’s gifts meant to be segregated into races, classes or ethnic groups

1 Corinthians 12:21 1 Corinthians 12:25 1 Corinthians 12:7 Spiritual Gifts
Scripture Commentary article 2007-08-17

Are Womens Gifts Secondary

Last post we referenced 1 Corinthians 12:7 teaching us that the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good of the body of Christ. But are women’s gifts somehow secondary

1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 12:7 1 Corinthians 6:3 Spiritual Gifts Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2007-08-16

Are Womens Gifts For The Common Good

Today I am starting a new set of posts on the spiritual gifts which are given to each person in the body of Christ. I would like to start with 1 Corinthians 12:7

1 Corinthians 12:7 Acts 1:13 Acts 1:14 Spiritual Gifts Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2007-08-07

Taking A Break

Hello all. I am leaving for a conference in Oregon and will be back in about a week

Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2007-07-09

Are Females Saved Just Like Males

Before we continue with our verse by verse through 1 Corinthians 11, I wanted to share a question that Jen had who watched my clip of “Women in Ministry Silenced or Set Free” DVD on YouTube. She said:

1 Peter 3:7 Ephesians 2:14-19 Ephesians 2:19 1 Corinthians 11 Women in Leadership Galatians 3:28
Scripture Commentary article 2007-05-23

#More 110

One question that was posed to me last week was on 1 Corinthians 11:9 regarding the creation of woman for the man. Does this mean that the woman is somehow inferior to the man because she was created for him

1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 11:7 1 Corinthians 11:9 1 Corinthians 11 Genesis & Creation
Scripture Commentary article 2007-05-23

Why Was The Woman Created For The Man

One question that was posed to me last week was on 1 Corinthians 11:9 regarding the creation of woman for the man. Does this mean that the woman is somehow inferior to the man because she was created for him

1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 11:7 1 Corinthians 11:9 1 Corinthians 11 Genesis & Creation
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-29

The Case Of The Battling Proof Texts Part One

One of the things that bugs me when Christians have discussions about the women’s issue is the point when they are at loggerheads regarding “proof texts”. One person says they have their “proof text” scripture and so they are not willing to listen to what the other person has to say

Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2006-11-11

Husband As The Priest Of The Home

With the push towards defining biblical manhood and womanhood, often men are pressured into a leadership role where they feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities. Probably none more stressful than the title given to them as “Priest of the home”

1 Corinthians 6:3 1 Peter 2:5 1 Peter 2:9 Authority & Submission
Scripture Commentary article 2006-03-13

Would Your Arguments Have Strength Without 1 Timothy 215

> Q: It also seems that 1 Timothy 2:15 is crucial for your interpretation. The word ‘she’ is a definite point in your favor

1 Timothy 2:15 Exodus 1 Hebrews 15 1 Timothy 2 Genesis & Creation Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary article 2006-03-13

Isnt A Woman From 1 Timothy 2 Clear That She Is Generic Woman

> Q: You say that “a woman” in 1 Timothy 2:11 & 12 is the same terminology as Paul calling “a man” living in sin in 1 Corinthians 5. Wouldn’t you have to admit that the normal grammatical reading in 1 Corinthians 5 which says that Paul is talking about a particular man, not “all men”, is clearer

1 Timothy 2:11 1 Timothy 2:14 1 Timothy 2:15 1 Timothy 2
Scripture Commentary tweet 2026-03-21

@fab1usger @Crystalisives @TabeStorm @MikeWingerii Our interpretations differ, but we are hopefully both looking to see whether our interpretations line up with scripture. At least I hope so. You note that the woman is called "helper" which is also ...

@fab1usger @Crystalisives @TabeStorm @MikeWingerii Our interpretations differ, but we are hopefully both looking to see whether our interpretations line up with scripture. At least I hope so. You not

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-11-01

@Be_EquallyYoked @Truth_matters20 Teaching and pastoring and correcting is not a

@Be_EquallyYoked @Truth_matters20 Teaching and pastoring and correcting is not a war in that a person has to hold a heavy sword and wear heavy armour. Who are you to limit who the Holy Spirit selects

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-11-01

@AttorneyBrand Aside from no longer prohibiting those whom the Holy Spirit equips and selects, it is for the very reasons why complementarians use to disqualify them: women bring different gifting and approaches which men tend to lack or be weak in. ...

@AttorneyBrand Aside from no longer prohibiting those whom the Holy Spirit equips and selects, it is for the very reasons why complementarians use to disqualify them: women bring different gifting and

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-31

@jimbolicious_c Prophets are ALL to be tested according to their prophecies and

@jimbolicious_c Prophets are ALL to be tested according to their prophecies and teachings. There’s no exception path for Joseph Smith Jesus fulfilled all the prophecies concerning him; the Holy Spiri

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-03

@HvacRoar24011 Paul calls the Israelites his "kinsmen ACCORDING TO THE FLESH" “I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit, that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. For I coul...

@HvacRoar24011 Paul calls the Israelites his "kinsmen ACCORDING TO THE FLESH" “I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit, that I have great

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-08-12

@DanielT46640724 @BertinMbokish @SocietyOfStChad @BishopJaxi Drinking the blood of a human or animal was expressly forbidden in the law. “It is a permanent statute throughout your generations in all your dwellings: you shall not eat any fat nor any ...

@DanielT46640724 @BertinMbokish @SocietyOfStChad @BishopJaxi Drinking the blood of a human or animal was expressly forbidden in the law. “It is a permanent statute throughout your generations in all

Lev 3:17 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-08-07

@InfinitelyManic @thatwit45 @AF_Tugboater @LilaGraceRose “You are My Son, today I have fathered You.” (Heb 1:5 quoting Ps 2:7). How can Jesus be eternally begotten if scripture says “today” about the incarnation? All persons were uncaused. Further ...

@InfinitelyManic @thatwit45 @AF_Tugboater @LilaGraceRose “You are My Son, today I have fathered You.” (Heb 1:5 quoting Ps 2:7). How can Jesus be eternally begotten if scripture says “today” about the

Ps 2:7 Heb 1:5 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-06

@SingnRing Yes, it’s a big issue for women. Hopefully I can help move the needle

@SingnRing Yes, it’s a big issue for women. Hopefully I can help move the needle and if not, help women not feel condemned for allowing the Holy Spirit to use them in ways that their church may disall

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-06

When David sinned deeply against God by using his power as king to commit adulte

When David sinned deeply against God by using his power as king to commit adultery and then cover it up by sending her husband unsupported into battle so he would die, David rightly feared God would r

Ps 51:11 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-26

@sister_slay The Bible’s claim is that Jesus is the unique God-man, the uncreated creator, the only one who pre-existed His human incarnation, who is God and who created and sustains the universe. The Bible doesn’t say that the Father and Holy Spiri...

@sister_slay The Bible’s claim is that Jesus is the unique God-man, the uncreated creator, the only one who pre-existed His human incarnation, who is God and who created and sustains the universe. Th

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-17

@CoryMoesta @ronhenzel The Holy Spirit convicts and reveals Christ. Where does s

@CoryMoesta @ronhenzel The Holy Spirit convicts and reveals Christ. Where does scripture say the Holy Spirit gives one the desire to respond?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-20

@StevenG57428175 But then don't you have to interpret the Catechism? So then you

@StevenG57428175 But then don't you have to interpret the Catechism? So then your priest is the only one who can interpret that. So basically, the Bible is not written for the believer who Jesus said

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-05

@deadtosin610 I think this reminds us of how dependent we are on full time profe

@deadtosin610 I think this reminds us of how dependent we are on full time professional pastors. If we followed 1Cor 14 more closely, we would see the so often unused gifts the Holy Spirit has given f

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-28

@The_Under_Dog94 Well, given that the Holy Spirit is called our Ezer Kenegdo, that the helper is not a lesser position is clear. Jesus also served humanity. I help my wife...she helps me. The will of the Father and Son were aligned, yet if Jesus aske...

@The_Under_Dog94 Well, given that the Holy Spirit is called our Ezer Kenegdo, that the helper is not a lesser position is clear. Jesus also served humanity. I help my wife...she helps me. The will of

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-16

@DiscoverJesus3 In the time when few had a copy of the Bible, knowing and unders

@DiscoverJesus3 In the time when few had a copy of the Bible, knowing and understanding the apostolic teaching was much harder to access. We need the Holy Spirit’s guidance now too, yet we each have t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-15

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Second, God’s prophets & apostles were His ch

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Second, God’s prophets & apostles were His chosen messengers: “Men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” (2Pe 1:21) Peter calls Paul’s letters “Scripture” (2Pe 3

2Pe 1:21 2Pe 3:15-16 general
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