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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-12

@VirgilWalkerOMA After addressing the central goal of a healthily functioning body, Paul deals with how the men were responding to the false teaching with anger. Rather, Paul wants the men to lift up holy hands in prayer and not anger. Similarly, the...

@VirgilWalkerOMA After addressing the central goal of a healthily functioning body, Paul deals with how the men were responding to the false teaching with anger. Rather, Paul wants the men to lift up

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-08

@StothersRyan @Svigel Your comment “…in his authority, had us go outside and pray.” This is not the Biblical model. It is not the job of the pastor or elders to command the people to do this or that thing or use their authority to get everyone to co...

@StothersRyan @Svigel Your comment “…in his authority, had us go outside and pray.” This is not the Biblical model. It is not the job of the pastor or elders to command the people to do this or that

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-27

@aynirealtor @PrayTheRosary12 What about a set of beads or repetitious prayers w

@aynirealtor @PrayTheRosary12 What about a set of beads or repetitious prayers with 10-to-1 prayers to Mary is powerful? God is powerful. But He doesn’t force people into the church.

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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 2024-12-18

@PatrickHen1776 @mtnhousewife @Jleerockwell Teams consist of leaders taking on different responsibilities and then reporting back so collectively they can make decisions. Some have a CEO type leader. In the church, that leader’s will is accessed thro...

@PatrickHen1776 @mtnhousewife @Jleerockwell Teams consist of leaders taking on different responsibilities and then reporting back so collectively they can make decisions. Some have a CEO type leader.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-08

@_jonbowlin I think that Paul is listing people that these Christians may have a hard time praying for. The kings were often the ones that persecuted Christians. Christians may not well warm and fuzzy feelings about them, but they are not to be exclu...

@_jonbowlin I think that Paul is listing people that these Christians may have a hard time praying for. The kings were often the ones that persecuted Christians. Christians may not well warm and fuzzy

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-22

@JollyStine @AVER735 @BenZeisloft But still there isn’t anything on the record to say what the women were specifically teaching and why the men were using their prayers to argue. And Paul doesn’t tell the women who are claiming godliness to have s3x ...

@JollyStine @AVER735 @BenZeisloft But still there isn’t anything on the record to say what the women were specifically teaching and why the men were using their prayers to argue. And Paul doesn’t tell

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-07

@jtdxn_ @914Ann "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? But those who are outside, God judges. Remove the evil person from among yourselves" (1Co 5:12-13) "First of all, then, I urge tha...

@jtdxn_ @914Ann "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? But those who are outside, God judges. Remove the evil person from among yourselv

1Co 5:12-13 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-07

@jtdxn_ @gxp11 @MikeWingerii Or how about “thou shalt not legislate Christianity”? The apostles were politically neutral. Paul says simply to pray for those in authority so that we might be able to lead a tranquil life. "2:1 First of all, then, I ur...

@jtdxn_ @gxp11 @MikeWingerii Or how about “thou shalt not legislate Christianity”? The apostles were politically neutral. Paul says simply to pray for those in authority so that we might be able to le

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-13

@JollyStine @peace_got @JoanBandy @CharmyRosewolf @pastherandie @MikeWingerii Well, men tend to have anger issues. Due to the false teaching (which I’m not convinced was abstinence in marriage), the men handled it by praying against the false teachin...

@JollyStine @peace_got @JoanBandy @CharmyRosewolf @pastherandie @MikeWingerii Well, men tend to have anger issues. Due to the false teaching (which I’m not convinced was abstinence in marriage), the m

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-03

Mike asks, "what about women leading in prayer? As long as it is done in a way t

Mike asks, "what about women leading in prayer? As long as it is done in a way that is not 'elderly like'" [3:22:47] Well Mike has a problem here, because if a woman can prophecy, is he going to limi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-03

@jtearthkeeper You want prayer that you don't get confused into thinking the Bib

@jtearthkeeper You want prayer that you don't get confused into thinking the Bible teaches male primacy? Done 🙏 https://t.co/nFcdCBm6NO

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-30

@felipeswife 1 Cor 14 talks about 2 or 3 people prophesying, plus all the other ways to contribute like prayers, tongues and interpretation, words of knowledge, etc. I think if more people came with the expectation of contributing rather than just c...

@felipeswife 1 Cor 14 talks about 2 or 3 people prophesying, plus all the other ways to contribute like prayers, tongues and interpretation, words of knowledge, etc. I think if more people came with

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-08

@smashbaals Christ will rule at the second advent. He will reign on the throne of David from Jerusalem. In the mean time, "…I [Paul] urge that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people, for kings and all who ...

@smashbaals Christ will rule at the second advent. He will reign on the throne of David from Jerusalem. In the mean time, "…I [Paul] urge that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be ma

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-04

@OrinRomine @ryancduff Paul is dealing with false teaching and its affects on the Ephesian church. Men were using anger in their prayers probably complaining about false teaching, women were using outward adornments to show which one was holy and sh...

@OrinRomine @ryancduff Paul is dealing with false teaching and its affects on the Ephesian church. Men were using anger in their prayers probably complaining about false teaching, women were using ou

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-29

@ymmotrojam @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning Asking for the word “role” is not a poor argument. It is an appropriate question, especially since you claim that this is what the passage is all about. Is a man to have the “role” o...

@ymmotrojam @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning Asking for the word “role” is not a poor argument. It is an appropriate question, especially since you claim that this is what the pa

1 Tim 2:1 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-26

@ymmotrojam #3 should be the purpose of getting together in any and every context. But sometimes people get together to do something other than opening the Word, breaking bread and prayer. By the way, does your church eat together every Sunday? I ...

@ymmotrojam #3 should be the purpose of getting together in any and every context. But sometimes people get together to do something other than opening the Word, breaking bread and prayer. By the wa

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-26

@ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam What do you mean Ch 11 is not speaking about in the church? Where are they praying and prophesying? Outside the front door? In the prayer room? To themselves? So, according to your view of Ch 14, women can speak when p...

@ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam What do you mean Ch 11 is not speaking about in the church? Where are they praying and prophesying? Outside the front door? In the prayer room? To themselves? So, accor

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-08

@tiermakeracco17 @ADRoblesMedia @smashbaals Yes, that unfortunately does happen too. So where’s the correct path? It’s neither Replacement Theology / Supercessionism nor the Hebrew Roots Movement. When I visited the wailing wall it was to watch wh...

@tiermakeracco17 @ADRoblesMedia @smashbaals Yes, that unfortunately does happen too. So where’s the correct path? It’s neither Replacement Theology / Supercessionism nor the Hebrew Roots Movement.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-31

@Urist1689 @smashbaals There are certainly instances where the Father submits to the Son or where His willingness to do whatever the Son requests is evident. 1. In John 17, Jesus prays for his own glorification, as well as for his disciples and all ...

@Urist1689 @smashbaals There are certainly instances where the Father submits to the Son or where His willingness to do whatever the Son requests is evident. 1. In John 17, Jesus prays for his own gl

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-12

@GMErectheus @abitztony1 @TaylorRMarshall By apostolic I understand the teaching of the apostles, not the Roman Catholic magisterium: "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer" (Acts...

@GMErectheus @abitztony1 @TaylorRMarshall By apostolic I understand the teaching of the apostles, not the Roman Catholic magisterium: "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellows

Acts 2:42 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-26

@JustinPetersMin This is not good from Rick Warren. If God speaks, you won’t be able to help but hear. This idea of two way conversation in prayer is unbiblical but it does not mean God cannot speak audibly. Everything is to be tested according to...

@JustinPetersMin This is not good from Rick Warren. If God speaks, you won’t be able to help but hear. This idea of two way conversation in prayer is unbiblical but it does not mean God cannot speak

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Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 2:11-15

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Timothy 2:11-15 specific woman,deception,authenteo,grammar,perfect tense,future tense,anaphoric,egalitarian,ephesus,teknogonia,singular plural,historical perfect,verbal aspect,paul as pattern
Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 3:14-15

Sections: exegesis

1 Timothy 3:14-15 letter purpose conduct church
Theology verse entry

Psalm 109:8

Sections: cross_references, exegesis, greek_analysis

Psalm 109:8 apostolate,office,episkope,Matthias,Judas,replacement
Theology verse entry

1 Peter 3:1-9

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Peter 3:1-9 submission,wives,husbands,Sarah,mutual-honor,egalitarian,context,obedience,intimidation
Theology verse entry

Ephesians 5:18-33

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Ephesians 5:18-33 mutual submission,kephale,source,marriage,kenosis,Spirit-filled,husbands love,wives submit,egalitarian,hupotasso,allelon,household code,head-body metaphor,agapao,self-sacrifice,great mystery,Christ and church,one flesh
Theology verse entry

Galatians 3:26-29

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Galatians 3:26-29 inheritance,sonship,equality,salvation,sanctification,Judaizers,bondage,egalitarian,Galatians 3:28
Theology verse entry

1 Peter 2:5-9

Sections: exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Peter 2:5-9 priesthood of believers,royal priesthood,holy nation,no male intermediary,egalitarian
Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Timothy 2:1-7 prayer,intercession,one mediator,ransom,antilytron,false teaching,Ephesus,universalism of scope,paraggelia,herald,apostle,teacher,egalitarian,soteriology,atonement,unlimited atonement,Calvinism,mediation
Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 2:8-10

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Timothy 2:8-10 prayer,men,women,anger,dissension,modesty,good works,kosmios,sophrosyne,aidos,likewise,Ephesus,false teaching,egalitarian,plural to singular transition
Theology verse entry

1 Corinthians 14:26

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Corinthians 14:26 universal participation,worship,gifts,edification,no gender restriction,each one
Theology verse entry

John 6:37

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 6:37 soteriology,giving,unconditional election,Calvinism,provisionism,the giving,God-fearers
Theology verse entry

Acts 1:16-26

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Acts 1:16-26 Judas,betrayal,foreknowledge,sovereignty,prophecy fulfillment,predestination,free will,apostolate,Matthias,Paul,twelve,lot,human initiative
Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Sections: exegesis

1 Timothy 3:8-13 deacons,women deacons,gynaikas,likewise,hosautos,diakonos,phoebe,women leadership,huebner
Theology verse entry

Joel 2:28-29

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Joel 2:28-29 prophecy,Spirit outpouring,daughters,women prophets,Pentecost,egalitarian,Joel,Acts 2,Peter sermon,last days
Theology verse entry

John 5:18-23

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 5:18-23 Son equal to Father,John 5,EFS,Trinity,divine prerogatives,honor Son as Father,isos,subordinationism
Theology verse entry

John 17:5

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 17:5 pre-incarnate glory,Son,Father,equality,EFS,Trinity,eternal equality,high priestly prayer
Theology greek term

ὡσαύτως (hosautos)

likewise, in the same manner

greek
Theology greek term

διαλογισμός (dialogismos)

disputation, argumentation, hostile reasoning

greek
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-13

Acts 12:12 refutes host-as-leader: Mary mother of Mark hosted a prayer gathering

Mike presents another counter-example.

Acts 12:12 Linda Belleville hosting vs. leading Mary mother of Mark
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-13

Philip Payne's argument from Colossians 3:16: all Christians should have a teaching ministry -- refuted

Mike addresses another egalitarian argument about women teachers.

Colossians 3:16 Philip Payne Colossians 3:16 teaching and admonishing
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-13

Acts 6: the seven men as proto-deacons; deacons do everything that isn't eldership

Mike discusses the origin of the deacon role.

Acts 6 apostles Acts 6 deacon definition
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-09

Female deacons in the early church focused on ministry to women

Mike provides historical evidence for gender-specific ministry roles.

women's ministry female deacons Apostolic Constitutions
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-30

No special group of Christians should serve as a bridge to God's grace for other Christians

Mike argues against any form of priestly mediation within Christianity.

Hebrews 6:19 Roman Catholicism mediation Hebrews 6:19
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-30

Four reasons why 1 Corinthians 11 must be about Christian worship gatherings, not just public places

Mike gives detailed reasons for rejecting MacArthur's reading.

John MacArthur 1 Corinthians 11:16 John MacArthur 1 Corinthians 11:16 church gathering context
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-30

Rebutting Philip Payne's use of Colossians 3:16 to claim all Christians should have a teaching ministry

Mike addresses Payne's argument that Colossians 3:16 proves every woman should have a teaching ministry.

Colossians 3:16 Philip Payne Colossians 3:16 teaching ministry
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-20

1 Peter 3:7 threatens husbands who mistreat wives: hindered prayers

Mike emphasizes the complementarian check on husband authority.

1 Peter 3:7 1 Peter 3:7 hindered prayers husband accountability
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-20

Correction for complementarians: do not treat women as a lower class of Christian

Mike offers balance by correcting his own side.

1 Peter 3:7 complementarian correction 1 Peter 3:7 husband accountability
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-18

Closing prayer: submission to God's word on marriage and church roles regardless of cultural pressure

Mike closes with prayer emphasizing trust in Scripture above cultural norms.

submission to Scripture cultural pressure closing prayer
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