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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 2008-09-26

A Deeper Look 1Tim2

This is a response to an article called “ A Deeper Look into: 1 Timothy 2:12 ” by an author posting by the email address of carmradio@ymail. com on September 23, 2008

1 Timothy 2:11-15 1 Timothy 2:12 Exodus 1 1 Timothy 2 Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2008-06-16

Authority And Created Order

In this fourth part of my response to Matt Slick’s article called “Genesis 2, Adam and Eve, and Authority” , I am going to deal directly with Matt’s comments regarding authority and created order. Matt writes:

1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 11:11 1 Corinthians 11:12 1 Timothy 2 Genesis & Creation Authority & Submission
Scripture Commentary article 2008-06-12

Special Authority To Adam

This is part two of the response to an article by Matt Slick of CARM called “Genesis 2, Adam and Eve, and Authority” found here

Colossians 21 Exodus 18 Genesis 1:27 Genesis & Creation Authority & Submission Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary article 2008-05-07

Answering Matt Slicks Agenda On 1 Timothy 2:12

This is part 2 of answering the complementarian objections of Matt Slick on 1 Timothy 2:11-15. See part one here

1 Peter 4:11 1 Timothy 2:11-15 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2 Genesis & Creation Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary article 2008-04-25

Partriarchy

One of the key differences between an egalitarian and a patriarchal marriage is in the area of authority and will. In a patriarchal marriage, the man is set up as the final decision maker of the home and he is given the right to make a decision for his wife even if it overrules her will

1 Corinthians 7:4 1 Corinthians 7:5 Isaiah 1 Authority & Submission Complementarianism
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 2008-02-01

The Bayly Brothers And The Trinity

Awhile back I was asked to consider posting a comment on a very strong complementarian blog that is known to be rather unloving towards egalitarians. This particular blog, I found, was run by two pastors of a Presbyterian church who appear to think that egalitarians do not have the right Jesus or th

2 Timothy 2:24 2 Timothy 2:25 Ecclesiastes 2 Trinity Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-01-04

From Bobbed Hair Bossy Wives And Women Preachers To Woman Be Free

I am very pleased that Stan Gundry has given me permission to post his story about how he changed his view from a staunch complementarian to an egalitarian. I would also request that if you have a story about your own journey from prejudice to freedom in Christ regarding women in ministry that you e

1 Corinthians 11:5 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 1 Corinthians 7:4 1 Corinthians 11 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2007-10-25

Spiritual Gifts And Authority

What has the spiritual gifts got to do with authority. It has plenty to do with God’s granting us all authority to use our gifts as representatives of God himself

1 Peter 4:10 1 Peter 4:11 Matthew 10:1 Spiritual Gifts
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-09

Does God Have One Unique Law Part Three

In this part three of “Does God have one unique law. ” we will be discussing the last set of circumstances that set apart the “law” that complementarians say God made that forbids godly Christian women from teaching correct biblical doctrine to men

1 Corinthians 7:10 1 Corinthians 7:18 1 Corinthians 7:20 1 Timothy 2 Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2006-03-11

Recommendations For Wim

> Women in Ministry: Silenced or Set Free. ” as a whole is a very well produced and presented multi-media teaching series on the legitimacy and freedom of women to be in any ministry that God should call them to

1 Timothy 2 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-21

If you want Biblical hierarchy, then that means each of you are to put yourself

If you want Biblical hierarchy, then that means each of you are to put yourself under others not over them. Mutual submission is the explicit teaching of Jesus! We are not to “exercise authority” ove

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-06

@carol66944 @5pur5y Yes, God’s rule is absolutely assumed throughout the OT. He exercises sovereign authority from the beginning—flooding the earth, confusing languages, raising up and bringing down kings, determining Pharaoh’s role in displaying His...

@carol66944 @5pur5y Yes, God’s rule is absolutely assumed throughout the OT. He exercises sovereign authority from the beginning—flooding the earth, confusing languages, raising up and bringing down k

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-13

@Glory2God777 @ronhenzel That’s right, “gave” (Greek: edōken) is used in all those passages. But the key issue isn’t whether repentance is *from* God—Scripture clearly affirms that. The question is: does “gave” mean it is irresistibly received and ex...

@Glory2God777 @ronhenzel That’s right, “gave” (Greek: edōken) is used in all those passages. But the key issue isn’t whether repentance is *from* God—Scripture clearly affirms that. The question is: d

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-04

Even if authentein can mean “exercise authority,” contextual clues in 1Ti 2:12—E

Even if authentein can mean “exercise authority,” contextual clues in 1Ti 2:12—Eve’s deception, Adam’s passivity, and the false teaching crisis in Ephesus—make a negative reading more plausible. /10

1Ti 2:12 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-04

@UndeadOrlan @Keith83361 @smashbaals Also, in 1Ti 2:12 the term authentein is wh

@UndeadOrlan @Keith83361 @smashbaals Also, in 1Ti 2:12 the term authentein is what some believe means to “exercise authority over” someone. This is the only place it is used in the Bible. Why isn’t it

1Ti 2:12 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-04

@UndeadOrlan @Keith83361 @smashbaals Ok, thanks for explaining your context. Wha

@UndeadOrlan @Keith83361 @smashbaals Ok, thanks for explaining your context. What do you mean by “exercise authority” over you? Can you give me some examples? I served as an elder so I’m curious.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-28

RT @ryanschatz: @rightresponsem I’m going to exercise my patriarchal authority t

RT @ryanschatz: @rightresponsem I’m going to exercise my patriarchal authority to encourage all to lead with courage and conviction. Includ…

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-28

@rightresponsem I’m going to exercise my patriarchal authority to encourage all

@rightresponsem I’m going to exercise my patriarchal authority to encourage all to lead with courage and conviction. Including women. Because I’m a man of course.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-26

@MikeWingerii Indeed. One of the things pastors overburden themselves with is th

@MikeWingerii Indeed. One of the things pastors overburden themselves with is that they see themselves as having to have power and exercise authority over their church rather than to guide and lead by

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-18

@ilJohnQadamso @BenZeisloft Yes, eschatology matters. While it’s true that Jesus declared, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Mt 28:18), the way that authority is currently exercised is distinct from the way it will be manif...

@ilJohnQadamso @BenZeisloft Yes, eschatology matters. While it’s true that Jesus declared, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Mt 28:18), the way that authority is currently e

Mt 28:18 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-24

@ronhenzel Ron, you know that I’m not saying that every man should submit himsel

@ronhenzel Ron, you know that I’m not saying that every man should submit himself to every woman in the church like he does to his wife (or vice versa)! That doesn’t mean that a husband ranks above h

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-10

Jesus explains that leadership is serving and not about being served (which is h

Jesus explains that leadership is serving and not about being served (which is how the world sees leadership). Mt 20:25-28: "But Jesus called them to Himself and said, ‘You know that the rulers of th

Mt 20:25-28 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley Context defines meaning. In this context, it seems clear that Christ’s supreme authority over all creation is in view. Eph 1:22 indicates that this authority is exercised for the benefit of the church. This underscores the ch...

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley Context defines meaning. In this context, it seems clear that Christ’s supreme authority over all creation is in view. Eph 1:22 indicates that this authority is exercised for

Eph 1:22 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@landjax @Charb_izard The question was about who will be greatest in heaven and then Jesus gathered the 12 to explain that the greatest is the one who is the slave of all. This is about the idea of hierarchy and who has authority and how it is exerci...

@landjax @Charb_izard The question was about who will be greatest in heaven and then Jesus gathered the 12 to explain that the greatest is the one who is the slave of all. This is about the idea of hi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@landjax @Charb_izard No one is to authentein anyone. Men are not to “exercise authority over” other believers. Where are you getting that from? "Jesus called them together and said, 'You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and t...

@landjax @Charb_izard No one is to authentein anyone. Men are not to “exercise authority over” other believers. Where are you getting that from? "Jesus called them together and said, 'You know that t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@BrandonGra53760 @kodysamnanveth @rofbethany Where does Christ exercise authority over His bride the church? He has all authority FOR the church, that is for our benefit. "And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over ev...

@BrandonGra53760 @kodysamnanveth @rofbethany Where does Christ exercise authority over His bride the church? He has all authority FOR the church, that is for our benefit. "And God placed all things u

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-11

@BrandonGra53760 @kodysamnanveth @rofbethany Correct. Christ does not exercise a

@BrandonGra53760 @kodysamnanveth @rofbethany Correct. Christ does not exercise authority over His bride, the church.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-06

@pastherandie @ScottCross_8 @pastordmack Executive Order 13526, signed by President Obama, states: “The authority to classify information originally may be exercised only by the President and, in the performance of executive duties, by the Vice Pres...

@pastherandie @ScottCross_8 @pastordmack Executive Order 13526, signed by President Obama, states: “The authority to classify information originally may be exercised only by the President and, in the

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-03

@Brian_Sauve So you changed ‘a woman’ to the plural and made authentein into nor

@Brian_Sauve So you changed ‘a woman’ to the plural and made authentein into normal authority that men exercise and neglected the context that the personal letter to Timothy was about dealing with fal

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-09

@revjeffvox @ScottCross_8 @Sean_M_Dennis @DrSampler @andreacavie @RevChrisDavis

@revjeffvox @ScottCross_8 @Sean_M_Dennis @DrSampler @andreacavie @RevChrisDavis Since when are men supposed to “exercise authority” over anyone? Show me how a man is to authentein anyone? Guess what?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-09

Article IV of the SBC Constitution states: “…while independent and sovereign in

Article IV of the SBC Constitution states: “…while independent and sovereign in its own sphere, the Convention does not claim and will never attempt to exercise any authority over any other Baptist bo

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-30

@Gates_of_Derry @reformedbapty @CherylSchatz Well, Christ is king from before the world began. Yet we will see Him reigning in the millennial kingdom. It can be confusing to say Christ is King in general because He is only the king of those who submi...

@Gates_of_Derry @reformedbapty @CherylSchatz Well, Christ is king from before the world began. Yet we will see Him reigning in the millennial kingdom. It can be confusing to say Christ is King in gene

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-14

@peace_got @pastherandie @bezalelplace @MikeWingerii Ok, now I'm curious. I'd really like to understand your position. So only men can be pastors and leaders, so their is a hierarchy between leaders and congregants, right? Then only leaders can exer...

@peace_got @pastherandie @bezalelplace @MikeWingerii Ok, now I'm curious. I'd really like to understand your position. So only men can be pastors and leaders, so their is a hierarchy between leaders a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-13

@ThomasPurell @ScottCross_8 @sailemptyskies @andrewjritchie @MikeWingerii What a

@ThomasPurell @ScottCross_8 @sailemptyskies @andrewjritchie @MikeWingerii What authority do you exercise over your wife uniquely? You win every argument but you are just ‘nice’?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-13

@ymmotrojam @peace_got @JosiahHawthorne @ronhenzel @MikeWingerii Please give me

@ymmotrojam @peace_got @JosiahHawthorne @ronhenzel @MikeWingerii Please give me examples of when you exercise authority in your home. If you have authority but don’t exercise it then what does that me

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-09

@cuelove2u @OperHealAmerica What does it mean to you to have authority over men?

@cuelove2u @OperHealAmerica What does it mean to you to have authority over men? Do you think that a man can have "authentein" (the unique word translated "exercise authority" in 1Ti 2:12) over anyone

1Ti 2:12 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-18

@ronhenzel @LynnCDell2 Jesus spoke clearly against the kind of authority it seems people are advocating for. It is against that authority over anyone. “The kings of the Gentiles *exercise lordship* over them; and those who *exercise authority* over ...

@ronhenzel @LynnCDell2 Jesus spoke clearly against the kind of authority it seems people are advocating for. It is against that authority over anyone. “The kings of the Gentiles *exercise lordship* o

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-08

@katsandhearts @ryancduff @TheMuppetPastor Right! Nowhere is a husband told to “

@katsandhearts @ryancduff @TheMuppetPastor Right! Nowhere is a husband told to “exercise authority over” his wife.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-08

@TheMuppetPastor Interesting response. So for you, “teach or exercise authority

@TheMuppetPastor Interesting response. So for you, “teach or exercise authority over” is just “exercise authority over”?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-06

@Richard89885354 @William_E_Wolfe Authority over the church? Where are you getting that from? That’s exactly what Jesus says is NOT to be the case. Jesus says, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones *exerci...

@Richard89885354 @William_E_Wolfe Authority over the church? Where are you getting that from? That’s exactly what Jesus says is NOT to be the case. Jesus says, "You know that the rulers of the Gentil

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-16

@TheMuppetPastor “which just means that wives are to listen to their husbands and not be disrespectful” This doesn’t seem to accurately reflect this text: “But I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet...

@TheMuppetPastor “which just means that wives are to listen to their husbands and not be disrespectful” This doesn’t seem to accurately reflect this text: “But I do not allow a woman to teach or to

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-16

@Truth_matters20 That scripture is clear: you have to have the son to have life!

@Truth_matters20 That scripture is clear: you have to have the son to have life! If you trust in Jesus, no one will be able to snatch you from His hands. But you still have to trust. Faith is in yo

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-27

@SimonReye @hashim_warren @Duke456521 @MikeWingerii Also, it appears you didn't read my post that I linked when discussing about why I conclude the way I do on authentein being about murder. Here is the quote: "The accuracy of the NTS articles of G...

@SimonReye @hashim_warren @Duke456521 @MikeWingerii Also, it appears you didn't read my post that I linked when discussing about why I conclude the way I do on authentein being about murder. Here is

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-26

@ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam You are undermining your own case by recognizing thes

@ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam You are undermining your own case by recognizing these facts. If a woman can exercise such an authoritative Scripture-level prophetic gift with men present, then what is le

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-23

@thatlandinotho Does your pastor exercise authority over you?

@thatlandinotho Does your pastor exercise authority over you?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-23

@EricMHancox @hanshotf1rst @sailemptyskies @Endeavourov1 @CovenantReform2 @dmichaelclary What does that mean exactly, to exercise “authority over” you? Does your pastor tell you who you should marry aside from relating the wisdom found in scripture?...

@EricMHancox @hanshotf1rst @sailemptyskies @Endeavourov1 @CovenantReform2 @dmichaelclary What does that mean exactly, to exercise “authority over” you? Does your pastor tell you who you should marry

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-30

@aflawedmanofGod @tatmia1 @M_Jensen23 @ortrails @goteamcarr I'm gunning for the top, so I'm aiming for the bottom 😏 "But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “'You know that the rulers of the Gentiles domineer over them, and those in high position...

@aflawedmanofGod @tatmia1 @M_Jensen23 @ortrails @goteamcarr I'm gunning for the top, so I'm aiming for the bottom 😏 "But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “'You know that the rulers of the Genti

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-10

@JBenSimpson @DuletzkeMelanie @pastordmack Not even men are supposed to exercise

@JBenSimpson @DuletzkeMelanie @pastordmack Not even men are supposed to exercise 'authentein' over anyone. If the great commission applies to everyone, any believer can disciple anyone, male or femal

1 Tim 2:11-15 general
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