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Scripture Commentary article 2009-10-31

Women On Trial

I have just uploaded onto youtube 6 approximately 10-minute clips from my 2006 talk in Pennsylvania at the Witnesses Now for Jesus Conference. I have added the videos below

Complementarianism Spiritual Abuse
Scripture Commentary article 2009-09-30

Neopatriarch Once Again Fails To Refute Cheryl Schatz

## Challenging my position that 1 Timothy 2:15 is a single woman

1 Timothy 2:10 1 Timothy 2:11 1 Timothy 2:11-12 1 Timothy 2 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-07-24

Jimmy Carter Leaves Sbc

## What made Jimmy Carter leave the SBC

1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-07-03

Womens Preaching Affirmed

I recently came across a blog article by Pastor Brian Mann who although he is a complementarian, admits that God affirms women’s preaching. Mann writes:

Isaiah 4:1-2 Proverbs 1:20-21 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-06-14

Woman Called As Missionary Has Regrets

Recently, I received an email from a woman who purchased my 4 DVD set “Women in Ministry Silenced or Set Free. ” and then wrote me about the impact that the DVDs had on her

Ecclesiastes 4 Hebrews 4 Malachi 13 1 Timothy 2 Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2009-05-13

Paul Women Pastors 8

This is the eighth in a series of simulated interviews with the Apostle Paul taken from the position of what he might say if we could transport Paul from the New Testament account through a time tunnel into our present day

1 Timothy 3:1 1 Timothy 3:1-7 1 Timothy 3:2 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-05-03

7 Paul Adam Accountability

This is the seventh in a series of simulated interviews with the Apostle Paul taken from the position of what he might say if we could transport Paul from the New Testament account through a time tunnel into our present day

1 Timothy 1:12 1 Timothy 1:13 2 Corinthians 11:3 Genesis & Creation Adam & Eve Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-04-02

5 Apostle Paul They

This post is the fifth one of a simulated interview with the Apostle Paul taken from the position of what he might say if we could transport Paul from the New Testament account through a time tunnel into our present day

1 Timothy 2:11-15 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2:13 1 Timothy 2 Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-03-08

Reaching Unity In The Faith Without Authoritarian Control

The picture above represents not only the “bride” of Christ held back and controlled, but women in the “bride” of Christ held back and controlled. It is a great concern to me that there are many in the body who think that authoritarian control is needed to keep people in line and to keep the unity o

Esther 15 Proverbs 18 Authority & Submission Complementarianism Spiritual Abuse
Scripture Commentary article 2009-01-15

They Are Sinning Through Questioning

The issue of women in ministry allows us to the opportunity to ask questions about the hard passages of scripture and to work through these passages to discover God’s intended meaning through the inspired context. But in many quarters, questioning is a “sin” that will get a reprimand from a strong a

1 Peter 5:1-3 Jeremiah 23:1 Titus 1:7 Women in Leadership Complementarianism Spiritual Abuse
Scripture Commentary article 2009-01-06

Changing_Views

Very few people quickly admit their beliefs are wrong

Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2008-12-03

A Christmas Post Does The Star Of Bethlehem Belong To Satan Or God

While this post isn’t exactly a “Women in Ministry” post, I think it does highlight the importance of men and women working together in complementary ways for the benefit of the body of Christ and for ministry to the lost. God often uses women in ways that are different than he uses men simply becau

Matthew 2:1 Matthew 2:12 Matthew 2:15 Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2008-11-01

Pulpit Authority

In my last post called 1 Timothy 2, authority and the magical pulpit , I was waiting for someone to bring up Hebrew 13:17. Since no one brought up this verse in the comments, but I did receive an email that asked me to respond to how this scripture fits in with my last post, I thought my response sh

Acts 14:19 Acts 18:4 Hebrews 13:17 1 Timothy 2 Authority & Submission
Scripture Commentary article 2008-10-02

Recovering From Feminism Recovery

Wade Burleson has written an exceptionally thought-provoking post on the difference between one young woman’s journey through her pain (it appears to be a rejection of herself by a boyfriend) into the pathway of accepting a tradition that gives authoritarian license to males vs one young slave woman

Authority & Submission Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-09-30

Three Spheres Of Subordination Shrinks To Two

In my last post I pointed to USA Today’s editorial that challenged complementarians who are willing to accept a woman as the Vice President of the country, that they should admit that they are full fledged egalitarians in the realm of society, the workplace and public life

Colossians 11:7-9 Genesis 2:18 Headship & Kephale Trinity Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-09-28

Semi Egalitarians

USA Today has an editorial written by David P Gushee in which Mr. Gushee challenges complementarians that they are actually semi-egalitarians and they should be willing to openly acknowledge this

Isaiah 5 Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-09-25

Are We Too Emotional

Are we really too emotional

Trinity Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-09-06

Public Statement Regarding Matt Slick

Public Statement regarding the Cheryl Schatz initiated Matthew 18 meeting with Matt Slick (CARM)

1 Peter 4:10 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2:15 1 Timothy 2 Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership
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 2008-07-11

Asking Right Questions

Have you ever found that your discussions with hierarchists goes nowhere fast because they say they have heard the egalitarian arguments before and they are not willing to listen to what you have to say. Perhaps we are missing an opportunity to engage them because we are wanting to teach them first

1 Corinthians 12:21 1 Timothy 2:12 Acts 1 1 Timothy 2 Genesis & Creation Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2008-06-19

Was The Man Given Authority To Rule The Woman

This is the fifth and final response to Matt Slick’s article called Genesis 2, Adam and Eve, and Authority

1 Timothy 2:11-15 2 Corinthians 11:3 Genesis 2:16 1 Timothy 2 Genesis & Creation Authority & Submission
Scripture Commentary article 2008-05-18

Eve Deceived Adam Not

For a PDF copy of this article click here Eve was Deceived pdf file

1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 1:6 1 Timothy 1:7 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2008-05-06

1Tim2Objections

My article laying out the original argument showing that 1 Timothy 2:12 is a specific woman that Paul forbids from teaching is here

1 Timothy 1:12 1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 1:14 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2008-01-01

The Original Woman Needed Or Needy

The foundation of the dispute between egalitarians and complementarians is the creation account found in the book of Genesis. How each side views the creation of woman defines the view of woman throughout the rest of scripture

Genesis 2:18 Genesis & Creation Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2007-09-30

The Rest Of The Story 1 Timothy 211 15 And Matt Slick

> Proverbs 18:17 (ESV) The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him

1 Peter 4:10 1 Peter 4:11 1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 2 Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2007-09-08

Debating On Women Pastors

Did you ever feel pulled in a direction you really didn’t want to go in. Well, this has been my life for the last 3 1/2 years

Colossians 6 Isaiah 4 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Spiritual Gifts
Scripture Commentary article 2007-09-07

Honesty And Consistency

Kerryn sent me a link to Pastor Wade Burleson’s blog regarding being intellectually honest and consistent in our beliefs

Genesis & Creation Women in Leadership
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 2007-08-06

Things Biblical Feminists Do Not Believe

Today I would like to refer you to a post by Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE) called “ Some things biblical feminists do not believe “. Although I do not like the term “feminists” or “feminism” because of the connection with secular feminism that complmenetarians try to read into the term “bib

Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2007-03-24

Should Cbmw Fight Egalitarians

This week CBMW (the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood) released two audio tapes from the February 2007 “Different by Design” Conference held in Minneapolis Minnesota. ( ) I was amazed at the way that the gospel was connected to the gender issue in such a way that those who do not hold to pa

Exodus 4 Isaiah 1 Women in Leadership Complementarianism Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2007-03-22

We Are In Our New Home

We are mostly moved into our new home and much of our time has been spent in unpacking boxes. Our living room now feels like home since six book cases of my research and bible study books have been unpacked

Complementarianism Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-27

Why Was Adams Sin More Serious Than The Sin Of Eve Part Two

While we have seen from part one that Adam’s sin was said to have been a deliberate transgression of the covenant and as a result it was a treacherous act against God (Hosea 6:7) where does that leave the seriousness of Eve’s sin

1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 2:14 Genesis 1 1 Timothy 2 Genesis & Creation Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-31

@DLepanto9801 @PatrickSemani @PrayTheRosary12 To obey what Jesus commanded. But it isn’t always possible. And RCC who grew up in the church are NEVER baptized when they believe so they clearly are not following the scripture since baptism always foll...

@DLepanto9801 @PatrickSemani @PrayTheRosary12 To obey what Jesus commanded. But it isn’t always possible. And RCC who grew up in the church are NEVER baptized when they believe so they clearly are not

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-24

@clementinetown @Toneskeee Being aligned in your beliefs to your spouse is very important. If my spouse was Roman Catholic or Orthodox (or not a Christian or even part of a cult group) I would not be going to the same church which would be confusing ...

@clementinetown @Toneskeee Being aligned in your beliefs to your spouse is very important. If my spouse was Roman Catholic or Orthodox (or not a Christian or even part of a cult group) I would not be

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-23

Was Adam responsible for Eve’s sin because he was her head? No, it was because h

Was Adam responsible for Eve’s sin because he was her head? No, it was because he sinned with knowledge and Paul makes this clear. “I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggresso

1 Ti 1:13 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-03

@HvacRoar24011 @mennodarren @smashbaals That's right, salvation is not based on your ethnic origin, not based on being a physical descendent of Abraham, but based on belief in Christ. You keep repeating the things we agree on and ignoring the script...

@HvacRoar24011 @mennodarren @smashbaals That's right, salvation is not based on your ethnic origin, not based on being a physical descendent of Abraham, but based on belief in Christ. You keep repeat

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-09-28

@hyde62056 @FDellarosanera @ethercoast Israel is distinct from the church, yet both are connected in God’s plan. Paul calls Israel “beloved for the sake of the fathers” even while acknowledging unbelief (Ro 11:28). He warns Gentile believers not t...

@hyde62056 @FDellarosanera @ethercoast Israel is distinct from the church, yet both are connected in God’s plan. Paul calls Israel “beloved for the sake of the fathers” even while acknowledging unbe

Ro 11:28 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-09-10

@autocorrect2_0 @Rick07200430 @wichman_matthew @CherylSchatz This is patently and probably false. Paul 👉 “They were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear; for if God did not spare the natural branc...

@autocorrect2_0 @Rick07200430 @wichman_matthew @CherylSchatz This is patently and probably false. Paul 👉 “They were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, bu

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-08-10

@Wictor2501 @DarkVanTil @McMuffin11111 @Eric_Conn @iliketopreach That’s a very creative interpretation. 1. Where does the text say God was cursing the woman? 2. Where does the text say that Eve wanted the opposite of what men want? I thought your bel...

@Wictor2501 @DarkVanTil @McMuffin11111 @Eric_Conn @iliketopreach That’s a very creative interpretation. 1. Where does the text say God was cursing the woman? 2. Where does the text say that Eve wanted

question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-19

@carol66944 For what very reason was Paul shown mercy? Because he acted in ignor

@carol66944 For what very reason was Paul shown mercy? Because he acted in ignorance and unbelief. “Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I

1Tim 1:13 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-12

@VirgilWalkerOMA We observe in 1Ti 1:20 that Paul names those who blaspheme with knowledge and also talks about how although he blasphemed, he obtained mercy because he "did it ignorantly in unbelief" (1:13). Jesus showed "perfect patience" with Paul...

@VirgilWalkerOMA We observe in 1Ti 1:20 that Paul names those who blaspheme with knowledge and also talks about how although he blasphemed, he obtained mercy because he "did it ignorantly in unbelief"

1Ti 1:20 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-06

@Paula_333 @BronWen727104 Paula, you’ve said yourself that women are more easily

@Paula_333 @BronWen727104 Paula, you’ve said yourself that women are more easily deceived. Given that belief, how can you be sure you aren’t deceived on this subject—and that I, a man, whom you believ

question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-27

@PeterNDecker @BrandonABourg @sister_slay The fact that the LDS church doubles in size is immaterial. Growth is seen in Islam, does that make Islam true? Just because someone has a sense or feeling inside that what they believe is true doesn’t make i...

@PeterNDecker @BrandonABourg @sister_slay The fact that the LDS church doubles in size is immaterial. Growth is seen in Islam, does that make Islam true? Just because someone has a sense or feeling in

question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-27

@TryinDaily @BrandonABourg @sister_slay The term “Christian” is anachronistic in Alma. The Bible says the label first appeared in Antioch decades after Jesus’ resurrection. “…they were called the people of God. And they were called Christians, becau...

@TryinDaily @BrandonABourg @sister_slay The term “Christian” is anachronistic in Alma. The Bible says the label first appeared in Antioch decades after Jesus’ resurrection. “…they were called the peo

Alma 46:15 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-05

@billyruck @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii Also, Mike was encouraging people to loudly leave their egalitarian churches. Why loudly leave? If you disagree, fine. Treat it as a secondary issue. The thing is that Mike himself acts like an egalitarian in his m...

@billyruck @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii Also, Mike was encouraging people to loudly leave their egalitarian churches. Why loudly leave? If you disagree, fine. Treat it as a secondary issue. The thing is t

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-17

@RobChristisKing @smashbaals Fourth, this is the same pattern we see in Ro 11: “They were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear… otherwise you too will be cut off” (Ro 11:20-22). Both passages teac...

@RobChristisKing @smashbaals Fourth, this is the same pattern we see in Ro 11: “They were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear… otherwise you too w

Ro 11:20-22 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-17

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals So yes, Ro 11:20-22 clearly teaches that a

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals So yes, Ro 11:20-22 clearly teaches that an individual Gentile can be cut off due to unbelief—just like individual Jews were. Continuing in faith is essential.

Ro 11:20-22 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-17

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Third, Paul warns Gentiles in the same way

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Third, Paul warns Gentiles in the same way Jews were warned: Jews were “broken off” as individuals for personal unbelief (v20). Gentiles can likewise be “cut of

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-17

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Paul maintains this singular focus through

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Paul maintains this singular focus throughout Ro 11:20-22: “They were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear” (v.20)

Ro 11:20-22 debate
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