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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 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 2007-11-03

Does Head Mean Boss When It Is Connected To The Body

This is the first in a series about marriage and the connection between marriage to women’s gifts in the church

Colossians 2:19 Genesis 2:23 Genesis 2:24 Genesis & Creation Headship & Kephale Spiritual Gifts
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 2007-08-17

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 2007-05-02

1 Corinthians 11 And Paul

1 Corinthians 11 has been a difficult passage because of several elements that have been hard to interpret. Some of the disputed elements are the meaning of “head” in verse 3, whether head coverings are necessary in verse 5, the woman being the glory of the man in verse 7, the reference to angels i

1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 11:14 1 Corinthians 11:3 1 Corinthians 11
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-13

Can Only Men Judge Right From Wrong In The Church

I read with interest Wayne Grudem’s claim that 1 Cor. 14:34 means that women are to “keep silent”regarding weighing of the oral prophecies in the assembly

1 Corinthians 6:2 1 Corinthians 6:3 Lamentations 1 1 Corinthians 14 Complementarianism
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 2006-07-02

Wasnt Adam The Only One Given Gods Prohibition In The Garden

> Q: Does the fact that Adam was the only one given God’s prohibition in the garden prove that he was given a role of authority that the women was not given

Genesis 3:3 Proverbs 30:6 Genesis & Creation Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-30

@grok @quathamer @dalepartridge So you don’t learn you just adapt your emphasis? Paul isn’t grounding his comments in creation order as there was no creation order—just a time sequence which resulted in one gaining more experience and understanding t...

@grok @quathamer @dalepartridge So you don’t learn you just adapt your emphasis? Paul isn’t grounding his comments in creation order as there was no creation order—just a time sequence which resulted

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-09-16

@Dundada63093 @davidmn316 @restoredkgdm @rightresponsem That’s not exactly true because Roman Catholicism also introduces a lot of errors which distract from the gospel. Back to the topic: scripture teaches that God gave government the responsibilit...

@Dundada63093 @davidmn316 @restoredkgdm @rightresponsem That’s not exactly true because Roman Catholicism also introduces a lot of errors which distract from the gospel. Back to the topic: scripture

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-08-11

@WellRedneck On the contrary, Mary’s instruction to the servants doesn’t read like ‘relenting.’ It actually shows her confidence that Jesus will do as she requested. If she has the authority or responsibility in the wedding to tell the servants what ...

@WellRedneck On the contrary, Mary’s instruction to the servants doesn’t read like ‘relenting.’ It actually shows her confidence that Jesus will do as she requested. If she has the authority or respon

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-08

@iroquoisplskn87 That’s a false dichotomy. Egalitarianism is not the absence of order but the presence of mutual submission (Eph 5:21), shared responsibility, and co-laboring without rank-based domination. Anarchy rejects all structure; egalitarian...

@iroquoisplskn87 That’s a false dichotomy. Egalitarianism is not the absence of order but the presence of mutual submission (Eph 5:21), shared responsibility, and co-laboring without rank-based domin

Eph 5:21 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-06

@KlarsKl I would say with knowledge comes responsibility. They were given equal authority but not equal knowledge given the time sequence order of creation. Adam was told to guard the garden and you are not told this without knowing what you are guar...

@KlarsKl I would say with knowledge comes responsibility. They were given equal authority but not equal knowledge given the time sequence order of creation. Adam was told to guard the garden and you a

1Ti 2:13-14 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-04

@LiamHarperBlack @autocorrect2_0 But if 'head' means 'the boss of' and 'the one

@LiamHarperBlack @autocorrect2_0 But if 'head' means 'the boss of' and 'the one responsible for others', you don't think an apostle, prophet, judge, elder, overseer, pastor⎯anyone at all had responsib

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-24

@Prov_Standards Eve was created last and didn’t have these experiences of God and creation. God was setting Adam up to have experience and given a responsibility and a deep connection to his wife, and the way God created her was different than the re...

@Prov_Standards Eve was created last and didn’t have these experiences of God and creation. God was setting Adam up to have experience and given a responsibility and a deep connection to his wife, and

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-24

@Prov_Standards I’m not recoiling at any Biblical ideas. I’m showing what the Bible doesn’t mean by making observations from God’s own design. The Bible isn’t saying the husband is in control of everything and the wife is like a child who doesn’t ma...

@Prov_Standards I’m not recoiling at any Biblical ideas. I’m showing what the Bible doesn’t mean by making observations from God’s own design. The Bible isn’t saying the husband is in control of ever

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-04

My second question is: when does the wife get to grow up and share the responsib

My second question is: when does the wife get to grow up and share the responsibility of an adult?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-24

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy You are deflecting. You need to take responsibility for your interpretation and defend it. I’ve read the scripture and studied it carefully on this issue and a right interpretation of scripture is not on your sid...

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy You are deflecting. You need to take responsibility for your interpretation and defend it. I’ve read the scripture and studied it carefully on this issue and a ri

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-11

@ManassehRJones @AletheiaHS @subq @immrbloo I’m denying the faith? Faith didn’t buy you—Jesus did. His death bought all humans, especially believers (1Ti 4:10). Taking personal responsibility for my faith is not worshipping the creature! You are jus...

@ManassehRJones @AletheiaHS @subq @immrbloo I’m denying the faith? Faith didn’t buy you—Jesus did. His death bought all humans, especially believers (1Ti 4:10). Taking personal responsibility for my

1Ti 4:10 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-18

@PatrickHen1776 @mtnhousewife @Jleerockwell Huh? We are each personally responsi

@PatrickHen1776 @mtnhousewife @Jleerockwell Huh? We are each personally responsible as adults. You cannot dish off responsibility to another male. I mean what then of single woman whose dad has passed

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-03

@harmonizedgrace The Bible doesn’t command men to coerce their wives not does it

@harmonizedgrace The Bible doesn’t command men to coerce their wives not does it command wives to be like eternal children and never make any decisions or take any responsibility.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-18

@dantheman278 @MikeWingerii Mike is complementarian and believes that it is the

@dantheman278 @MikeWingerii Mike is complementarian and believes that it is the man's responsibility alone to be an elder and to be the final authority in the home. https://t.co/mcCOGijq3H

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-10

@OldPhilos @Poo_anne @smashbaals That’s the thing—God’s ordinance is not to treat the wife like she’s an eternal child. That would stunt her growth. If women will judge angels and the world (Eph 6:2-3), then they should learn to make decisions and ...

@OldPhilos @Poo_anne @smashbaals That’s the thing—God’s ordinance is not to treat the wife like she’s an eternal child. That would stunt her growth. If women will judge angels and the world (Eph 6:2

Eph 6:2-3 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-22

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist Well, those who have additional responsibility for the proper functioning of the church should lead in this⎯by leading, I mean demonstrating the very things that all should emulate. Elders are not called to 'lord it over' ...

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist Well, those who have additional responsibility for the proper functioning of the church should lead in this⎯by leading, I mean demonstrating the very things that all should

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@TarienCole Well, I agree he wasn’t promoted. I was using this tongue-in-cheek f

@TarienCole Well, I agree he wasn’t promoted. I was using this tongue-in-cheek from a complementarian perspective. Adam was never given the responsibility to rule over Eve. Egalitarian doesn’t encour

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-19

@MelindaSeed Great question! Adam was given the responsibility to guard the garden. In Genesis 2:15, Adam is commanded to “cultivate and keep” the garden. The Hebrew word for “keep” (שָׁמַר, shamar) can mean “guard” or “protect.” This implies a respo...

@MelindaSeed Great question! Adam was given the responsibility to guard the garden. In Genesis 2:15, Adam is commanded to “cultivate and keep” the garden. The Hebrew word for “keep” (שָׁמַר, shamar) c

Genesis 2:15 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@KatieRedfern3 Well, I’m framing it like a complementarian. They seem to be responding by saying he was always in authority over Eve, but the text nowhere says this. So I’m showing that the complementarian version of the text seems to be giving more ...

@KatieRedfern3 Well, I’m framing it like a complementarian. They seem to be responding by saying he was always in authority over Eve, but the text nowhere says this. So I’m showing that the complement

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-06

@NIdahoPatriot @smashbaals Well, if you provide for others but leave your family

@NIdahoPatriot @smashbaals Well, if you provide for others but leave your family unprovided for I think that scripture applies. Your primary responsibility should be to your family and then others.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-03

@YaakovSomar A freebie? A treat? I don’t believe in equity. I agree it’s a res

@YaakovSomar A freebie? A treat? I don’t believe in equity. I agree it’s a responsibility and a trust. Pastoring is for those whom God calls and who are qualified. And it goes beyond 1 hour on Sunda

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-19

@AVER735 @MikeWingerii Yes, responsibility is key. Adam was responsible because God allowed him to experience things about Him that Eve didn’t observe. He wasn’t deceived and therefore should have helped Eve but instead he remained silent. Authority...

@AVER735 @MikeWingerii Yes, responsibility is key. Adam was responsible because God allowed him to experience things about Him that Eve didn’t observe. He wasn’t deceived and therefore should have hel

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-18

@RushiXmakima @SacrdCowTipping @MikeWingerii Yes, the church was to minister to

@RushiXmakima @SacrdCowTipping @MikeWingerii Yes, the church was to minister to each other! Elders have the gift of teaching and responsibility to correct but they are not the only ones to teach or pr

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-17

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley So this is about how he feels about having a duty taken

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley So this is about how he feels about having a duty taken from him? Like he would feel like a failure rather than grateful for the outcome simply because his wife acted without

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley My understanding of Adam’s expulsion is not only consistent with the text in Ge 3:22-24 but with the constant referral to “one man” by Paul in Ro 5:12,18-19; 1Co 15:21-22. The idea of responsibility because of some position o...

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley My understanding of Adam’s expulsion is not only consistent with the text in Ge 3:22-24 but with the constant referral to “one man” by Paul in Ro 5:12,18-19; 1Co 15:21-22. The

Ge 3:22-24 Ro 5:12 1Co 15:21-22 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-14

@BeardedAcctant @SDungersheim @RuthAmyAllan What created order? You mean the time sequence order of creation? We all agree to that. But there is no hierarchy required or authority implied by a time sequence. Adam had more responsibility because he w...

@BeardedAcctant @SDungersheim @RuthAmyAllan What created order? You mean the time sequence order of creation? We all agree to that. But there is no hierarchy required or authority implied by a time se

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@DFEACK1 At what specific age does teaching a male child scripture become a sin for a woman? 11 1/2? His 12th birthday? When he is 18? What if the father is at work all day—she should defer all teaching responsibility to her husband? What if she is m...

@DFEACK1 At what specific age does teaching a male child scripture become a sin for a woman? 11 1/2? His 12th birthday? When he is 18? What if the father is at work all day—she should defer all teachi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@landjax @Charb_izard Giving honor is due to those who work hard for the Lord. T

@landjax @Charb_izard Giving honor is due to those who work hard for the Lord. Their charge is their responsibility. If someone is teaching, they oversee not control and prevent them from teaching bec

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@landjax @Charb_izard Elders have the authority to build up not to tear down. Th

@landjax @Charb_izard Elders have the authority to build up not to tear down. They have a responsibility and a service to perform which is not to take all the important tasks for themselves. Matt 18:

Matt 18:15-20 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@sunbrightskills @JodyinKentucky @eorre_ecc Why is this the responsibility of th

@sunbrightskills @JodyinKentucky @eorre_ecc Why is this the responsibility of the elders? Elders are not supposed to control things, but to oversee things. They should only be concerned that what is b

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-11

@ronhenzel @Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @smashbaals What is it with this idea

@ronhenzel @Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @smashbaals What is it with this idea of “authoritative capacity”? Pastors have a responsibility. They don’t have the authority to just make something up bec

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-09

@JunusAnna I’m not sure I’d characterize this as hate. They think it is their lo

@JunusAnna I’m not sure I’d characterize this as hate. They think it is their lot in life. They are meant to rule over women as a responsibility. PS: the complementarians I know basically live like e

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-04-30

@TarienCole @EnoughLight Jews were given the scriptures and responsibility first

@TarienCole @EnoughLight Jews were given the scriptures and responsibility first; this does not make them over Gentile believers. Jesus is the second Adam and the first Adam is not over Jesus.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-04-05

@DivineDissident Normally I consider a red flag as a warning prior to engagement or marriage. Unfortunately, these issues seem to show up only after marriage as the new husband feels he now has the responsibility to control his wife. Men need to be e...

@DivineDissident Normally I consider a red flag as a warning prior to engagement or marriage. Unfortunately, these issues seem to show up only after marriage as the new husband feels he now has the re

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-28

@ronhenzel @pastherandie @ymmotrojam @kriesese @smashbaals There is a responsibility for the elders, but it is oversight, not control. Raising up those who are able to correctly discern is the desired outcome, not being the one doing everything as a ...

@ronhenzel @pastherandie @ymmotrojam @kriesese @smashbaals There is a responsibility for the elders, but it is oversight, not control. Raising up those who are able to correctly discern is the desired

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-20

@DustyMayT @Torncurtainorg @JollyStine @Crystalisives @Gabe_Torrez7 @MikeWingeri

@DustyMayT @Torncurtainorg @JollyStine @Crystalisives @Gabe_Torrez7 @MikeWingerii Fair. And women even in complementarian relationships still have some responsibility. This is not about overriding Go

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-20

@DustyMayT @Torncurtainorg @JollyStine @Crystalisives @Gabe_Torrez7 @MikeWingerii My wife was mostly complementarian as she didn't really want the responsibility. I enjoyed being a kid too and not having to be responsible for things, but we all need...

@DustyMayT @Torncurtainorg @JollyStine @Crystalisives @Gabe_Torrez7 @MikeWingerii My wife was mostly complementarian as she didn't really want the responsibility. I enjoyed being a kid too and not ha

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-16

@narrow_road_2 @Crystalisives @MikeWingerii Responsibility often comes with knowledge, ability, experience or maturity. “John answered and said, ‘A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.’” (Jn 3:27) Later, Jesus said to ...

@narrow_road_2 @Crystalisives @MikeWingerii Responsibility often comes with knowledge, ability, experience or maturity. “John answered and said, ‘A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given h

Jn 3:27 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-03

Mike says that driving a car is an "authority" that we have. He says this in res

Mike says that driving a car is an "authority" that we have. He says this in response to Patriarchalists, including Muslims who don’t let their women drive. [1:06:58] How is this an authority? It see

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-27

@baste_goblin @TomWarlord @OnionPizza68693 @EchoToaster_ @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_

@baste_goblin @TomWarlord @OnionPizza68693 @EchoToaster_ @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Ahem. My mistake. Even more reason to remind her husband of his responsibility then.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-27

@OnionPizza68693 @baste_goblin @EchoToaster_ @TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Initially my wife was happy to not share the responsibility of leadership. But if she is going to judge the world and angels one day, I figured she should get some p...

@OnionPizza68693 @baste_goblin @EchoToaster_ @TomWarlord @Revelation_14_7 @Eric_Conn Initially my wife was happy to not share the responsibility of leadership. But if she is going to judge the world a

1Co 6:2-3 debate
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