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@Flyoverland22 Jesus’ reason for choosing 12 Jewish males as his 12 apostles wasn’t communicated. It would be equally bad to presume that no Gentiles should be leaders because the first 12 were only Jewish or to limit to the first 12 when Jesus clear...

@Flyoverland22 Jesus’ reason for choosing 12 Jewish males as his 12 apostles wasn’t communicated. It would be equally bad to presume that no Gentiles should be leaders because the first 12 were only J

@Flyoverland22 @bkr8un “Being in authority doesn’t equal tyranny” But aren’t yo

@Flyoverland22 @bkr8un “Being in authority doesn’t equal tyranny” But aren’t you the one casting egalitarians out of the church?

@Flyoverland22 @ajfworship @sailemptyskies How do you know that Paul is speaking

@Flyoverland22 @ajfworship @sailemptyskies How do you know that Paul is speaking of hierarchy of authority roles?

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley I have to revoke my statement. I assumed it means authority in this context but after reviewing all the lexicons I have in my library (and I have a lot), kephale is not used in the sense of authority. I am becoming more convi...

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley I have to revoke my statement. I assumed it means authority in this context but after reviewing all the lexicons I have in my library (and I have a lot), kephale is not used i

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-16

@jin_484 @Oneantifem Those differences are essential to leadership. To discount the way that women lead and refuse to work together with them as leaders means they don’t benefit from men and men don’t benefit from women. You also must not be married...

@jin_484 @Oneantifem Those differences are essential to leadership. To discount the way that women lead and refuse to work together with them as leaders means they don’t benefit from men and men don’t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-16

@Eric_Conn But the oldest position is that of Jesus and the apostles—mutual subm

@Eric_Conn But the oldest position is that of Jesus and the apostles—mutual submission and equal opportunity for both men and women to serve in any leadership roles or as teachers and preachers.

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley It doesn’t say authority “over” the church but authorit

@DST_QA @Robert_S_Morley It doesn’t say authority “over” the church but authority over all *for* the church. His authority overall creation is for the benefit of the church, not to command his bride.

@JamesGaius @Whatsinaname41 @ZacharyGarris @Eric_Conn I am unable to find anywhere where Conn explicitly says it is wrong for a mother to take authority over her adult male children, but he might be avoiding it because it follows from his beliefs. Ma...

@JamesGaius @Whatsinaname41 @ZacharyGarris @Eric_Conn I am unable to find anywhere where Conn explicitly says it is wrong for a mother to take authority over her adult male children, but he might be a

Ge 3:22-24 Ro 5:12 1Co 15:21-22 debate

@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

@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

@DST_QA That’s not what was going on here. The difference is in Adam’s sin not h

@DST_QA That’s not what was going on here. The difference is in Adam’s sin not his highest authority. https://t.co/RM6fP7FcJF

@FreeAme19691836 @Eric_Conn While it has certainly not been the popular view and

@FreeAme19691836 @Eric_Conn While it has certainly not been the popular view and the vast majority have refused women leadership roles in the church, here's a couple slides from a presentation Craig K

Some claim that egalitarians are messing with the gospel because the wife is to

Some claim that egalitarians are messing with the gospel because the wife is to represent the church and the husband Christ and when you allow women to lead, you impact a gospel image. But is that wha

Further, there are egalitarian churches who are absolutely obeying God’s command

Further, there are egalitarian churches who are absolutely obeying God’s commands. They have studied and see how it’s not a sin for a woman to be in leadership. They see how no one is explicitly state

Why is it becoming “Tier 1” (primary)? Because he believes it is an attack on t

Why is it becoming “Tier 1” (primary)? Because he believes it is an attack on the created order. But what is the created order? It is God creating Adam in time sequence before Eve. How does time s

@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

@pastherandie @B_Christs_Amb @MikeWingerii @JohnPiper @waynegrudem You aren’t wrong. The problem with these patriarchalists and complementarians is that they read head and headship and immediately translate to authority and hierarchy. They can’t see ...

@pastherandie @B_Christs_Amb @MikeWingerii @JohnPiper @waynegrudem You aren’t wrong. The problem with these patriarchalists and complementarians is that they read head and headship and immediately tra

@MarshallAarron @ronhenzel No. You can keep your church with male only leaders b

@MarshallAarron @ronhenzel No. You can keep your church with male only leaders but why are you treating other churches as outside of the faith because they are convinced godly women can pastor and tea

@BenjaminGi44877 @sandye000 @Eric_Conn Paul’s purpose is to ensure that Timothy, as a “man of God,” is fully equipped and prepared for every good work, fulfilling his ministry effectively. This underscores the critical role of Scripture in the life a...

@BenjaminGi44877 @sandye000 @Eric_Conn Paul’s purpose is to ensure that Timothy, as a “man of God,” is fully equipped and prepared for every good work, fulfilling his ministry effectively. This unders

@BenjaminGi44877 @sandye000 @Eric_Conn Paul’s purpose is to ensure that Timothy, as a “man of God,” is fully equipped and prepared for every good work, fulfilling his ministry effectively. This underscores the critical role of Scripture in the life a...

@katz_2022 @ymmotrojam @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning A young single man is going to interject between a husband and his wife as the husband who is not deceived and perhaps an elder is doing nothing. This is a tricky situation for Timothy and Paul ...

@katz_2022 @ymmotrojam @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning A young single man is going to interject between a husband and his wife as the husband who is not deceived and perhaps an elder is doing nothing

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-13

@Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Jesus shares His authority. He promises the churches in Revelation that those who overcome will sit with Him on His throne. In 1Co 6:2-3, Paul says we will judge the world and angels, demonstrating this shared author...

@Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Jesus shares His authority. He promises the churches in Revelation that those who overcome will sit with Him on His throne. In 1Co 6:2-3, Paul says we will judge the

1Co 6:2-3 debate

@OFloridaCracker @WhiteHistorian @kirableu @smashbaals Primary are the core doctrines like the Trinity, the deity and resurrection of Jesus Christ, salvation by grace through faith, the authority of Scripture, and the clear biblical directives on sin...

@OFloridaCracker @WhiteHistorian @kirableu @smashbaals Primary are the core doctrines like the Trinity, the deity and resurrection of Jesus Christ, salvation by grace through faith, the authority of S

@Theo_Chilton There is no giving of authority in this verse.

@MarnerJoshua Ok, well all the best to you and your church. Just don't treat your brothers and sisters who disagree on this issue as in rebellion to God. It's nowhere listed as a sin in any list of sins and we have women in positions of authority by ...

@MarnerJoshua Ok, well all the best to you and your church. Just don't treat your brothers and sisters who disagree on this issue as in rebellion to God. It's nowhere listed as a sin in any list of si

@DriverXag I do believe in the absolute authority of scripture! How is it that y

@DriverXag I do believe in the absolute authority of scripture! How is it that you are the authority on what I believe? I'm not submitted to women in judgment, that's not what Is 3:12 is saying. http

Is 3:12 debate

@DriverXag The authority is in God and His Word. Those leading the church are se

@DriverXag The authority is in God and His Word. Those leading the church are servants guiding back to the only authority that matters.

@BrandonGra53760 @kodysamnanveth @rofbethany Is this what you are referring to? - So there are hard and fast role boundaries not to be crossed by the husband and wife? - The wife submits to the husband's leadership which implies that the wife does no...

@BrandonGra53760 @kodysamnanveth @rofbethany Is this what you are referring to? - So there are hard and fast role boundaries not to be crossed by the husband and wife? - The wife submits to the husban

@CalebDixonSmith @DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry What association? The treatment o

@CalebDixonSmith @DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry What association? The treatment of the wife as property? Silencing of the wife? Being the authority over the wife for as long as she lives? Yes, there i

@landjax Let's say I was attending your church as a member. In this example, you

@landjax Let's say I was attending your church as a member. In this example, you are my elder. In this context, what authority do you have over me? Give me some examples. Help me to understand what yo

@landjax Please instruct me. What authority do you uniquely have as my elder ove

@landjax Please instruct me. What authority do you uniquely have as my elder over me?

@landjax Let's rephrase. What authority does the elder have over me? Let's say I'm following scripture. Can they tell me to not follow scripture and I have to obey? So then, what authority do they have? We submit to them as they are serving to help t...

@landjax Let's rephrase. What authority does the elder have over me? Let's say I'm following scripture. Can they tell me to not follow scripture and I have to obey? So then, what authority do they hav

@happyhomemakerr @DFEACK1 So women will sit with Jesus on His throne but Jesus wants them restricted to never teach or have a place of authority in the church? Sitting with Jesus on His throne is being a judge along with Him. Alongside. Together wit...

@happyhomemakerr @DFEACK1 So women will sit with Jesus on His throne but Jesus wants them restricted to never teach or have a place of authority in the church? Sitting with Jesus on His throne is bei

@Grump_Old_Man @DBryanRhodes @ronhenzel @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Complementarians exist in quite a range. My last church only prevented women from the lead pastor role. Some prevent women from any leadership role. Others prevent them from ser...

@Grump_Old_Man @DBryanRhodes @ronhenzel @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Complementarians exist in quite a range. My last church only prevented women from the lead pastor role. Some prevent women from

@landjax @Charb_izard No, they do not establish authority as in any sort of forc

@landjax @Charb_izard No, they do not establish authority as in any sort of forced submission, but that of service. Perhaps you will listen to the Word Biblical Commentary on this? https://t.co/V3evjf

@Grump_Old_Man @DBryanRhodes @ronhenzel @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Jesus’ death and resurrection is what birthed the church. This is mot referring to His authority. BYW, Leon Morris is a complementarian. But he has the ability to acknowledge w...

@Grump_Old_Man @DBryanRhodes @ronhenzel @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Jesus’ death and resurrection is what birthed the church. This is mot referring to His authority. BYW, Leon Morris is a comple

@Grump_Old_Man @DBryanRhodes @ronhenzel @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Head do

@Grump_Old_Man @DBryanRhodes @ronhenzel @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Head doesn’t mean hierarchical authority over but source or origin of since marriage always refers back to the first marriage i

@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

@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

@smashbaals Which is why we should not forbid women from serving in whatever capacity and gifting that God gives them! We should not be needlessly dividing Jesus’ church over these secondary matters. One church has male only leadership and another ...

@smashbaals Which is why we should not forbid women from serving in whatever capacity and gifting that God gives them! We should not be needlessly dividing Jesus’ church over these secondary matters.

@DBryanRhodes @ronhenzel @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Paul is using that term in a specific way to refer to His being the source or origin of the church which is His body. This isn’t about authority or hierarchy so the English word isn’t the best...

@DBryanRhodes @ronhenzel @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Paul is using that term in a specific way to refer to His being the source or origin of the church which is His body. This isn’t about authori

@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

@DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Both the husband and the wife are

@DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Both the husband and the wife are to follow Christ’s model. Both lead according to their gifting. Both subject themselves to one another.

@DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith If we are trying to establish husbands being hierarchically in authority over their wives by suggesting that she emulates the submissive church and he the ruling saviour then it absolutely does matter wh...

@DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith If we are trying to establish husbands being hierarchically in authority over their wives by suggesting that she emulates the submissive church and he th

@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

@BrandonGra53760 @kodysamnanveth @rofbethany Leadership in the church is about i

@BrandonGra53760 @kodysamnanveth @rofbethany Leadership in the church is about initiative and service and is not to be like the world where leaders rule over people. What v21 says is reciprocal, one

@runs_has_dents "To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations— that one ‘will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces like pottery’—just as I have received authority from...

@runs_has_dents "To **the one** who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations— **that one** ‘will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces li

@pastherandie @B_Christs_Amb @MikeWingerii @JohnPiper @waynegrudem I would say the authority for the man to rule over the woman wasn’t given by God, but both are equally commanded to rule. The problem with using head in English is we see it meaning ...

@pastherandie @B_Christs_Amb @MikeWingerii @JohnPiper @waynegrudem I would say the authority for the man to rule over the woman wasn’t given by God, but both are equally commanded to rule. The proble

@MrBully67 Pushing for a good thing is a disaster because good things only come

@MrBully67 Pushing for a good thing is a disaster because good things only come from God? What on earth? Authority has to be given from God. Tell me, where did God give man authority to rule over wom

@DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Jesus is Lord and not only that H

@DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith Jesus is Lord and not only that He is God so as God He is the master of all and the sustainer of everything. Yet scripture does not show Him as taking a