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@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.

@Butey452265 Ok, but the entire church is said to be the bride of Christ, not ju

@Butey452265 Ok, but the entire church is said to be the bride of Christ, not just the nuns.

@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

@MarnerJoshua So women will rule on Jesus’ throne but God forbids them to teach

@MarnerJoshua So women will rule on Jesus’ throne but God forbids them to teach already revealed truth to men in the church?

@ronhenzel @DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith "And God placed all th

@ronhenzel @DBryanRhodes @Gates_of_Derry @CalebDixonSmith "And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything **for** the church, which is his body, the fullness of

Eph 1:22-23 general

@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

@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

@sunbrightskills @eorre_ecc Actually, there should be no new doctrines established since what has been laid by Jesus and the apostles is sufficient. If you meant to uphold church doctrine, it would depend on which doctrine as only the fundamentals of...

@sunbrightskills @eorre_ecc Actually, there should be no new doctrines established since what has been laid by Jesus and the apostles is sufficient. If you meant to uphold church doctrine, it would de

@JamesDitto12 Yes, no marriage, but still male and female and still a church. An

@JamesDitto12 Yes, no marriage, but still male and female and still a church. And Jesus is married to His bride. Question: does Jesus take authority over His bride? Are there roles that only He perfo

@FDMurphy1635 @avyargo Ok. Why can’t women teach or have authority over men in t

@FDMurphy1635 @avyargo Ok. Why can’t women teach or have authority over men in the church but can sit on Jesus throne and judge nations and angels? Notice there are no men judging members of the body

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

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

@ncksmith @ReadsA_lot @MikeWingerii So to be clear, the church has different roles in this age than the next? So Jesus’ bride will be sitting on His throne and judging nations and angels (which includes authority over males) in the next age, but fema...

@ncksmith @ReadsA_lot @MikeWingerii So to be clear, the church has different roles in this age than the next? So Jesus’ bride will be sitting on His throne and judging nations and angels (which includ

@subq Right, Mike thinks women being under the authority of men is only for this life in the church age. Is that what you think too? For what reason would God limit women from authoritative roles when they are just going to go all the way in the ne...

@subq Right, Mike thinks women being under the authority of men is only for this life in the church age. Is that what you think too? For what reason would God limit women from authoritative roles wh

1Co 6:2-3 Rev 2:26-28 question

How to stump the patriarchy:: How is it that a woman who is a believer is going

How to stump the patriarchy:: How is it that a woman who is a believer is going to judge the world and angels and sit with Jesus on His throne but is restricted from teaching or having authority in t

@ronhenzel @Robert_S_Morley @Grump_Old_Man @smashbaals How is it that a woman go

@ronhenzel @Robert_S_Morley @Grump_Old_Man @smashbaals How is it that a woman going to judge the world and angels and sit with a Jesus on His throne but restricted from teaching or having authority in

@ronhenzel @Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @smashbaals Why is preaching authoriz

@ronhenzel @Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @smashbaals Why is preaching authorized by the church? Why would I stop someone from Preaching the truth if God is using them and they are sound in the faith

@rofbethany @BrandonGra53760 Gave Him to be head over all things to or for t

@rofbethany @BrandonGra53760 Gave Him to be head over all things *to* or *for* the church.

@BrandonGra53760 @rofbethany Can you show me a text that says something like Jes

@BrandonGra53760 @rofbethany Can you show me a text that says something like Jesus taking authority over His church?

@Robert_S_Morley @Grump_Old_Man @ronhenzel @smashbaals Was there a threat to marriages and the church if “a husband” assumed authority over “a wife”? “The woman” in v14 which is the subject of “She will be saved” in v15 cannot be Eve as the salvatio...

@Robert_S_Morley @Grump_Old_Man @ronhenzel @smashbaals Was there a threat to marriages and the church if “a husband” assumed authority over “a wife”? “The woman” in v14 which is the subject of “She w

@Robert_S_Morley @Grump_Old_Man @ronhenzel @smashbaals Yes, I agree with this—but Paul is quoting from the letter from the Corinthians that he said earlier in 1Co 7:1 that he was responding to. And we have more evidence that the Judiazers were infilt...

@Robert_S_Morley @Grump_Old_Man @ronhenzel @smashbaals Yes, I agree with this—but Paul is quoting from the letter from the Corinthians that he said earlier in 1Co 7:1 that he was responding to. And we

1Co 7:1 debate

@Robert_S_Morley @Grump_Old_Man @ronhenzel @smashbaals If Paul’s statements are general in 1Ti 2:11-12 for all women, then it should apply regardless if there is an Artemis cult or not—for all the churches. Why make a specific statement for “a woman”...

@Robert_S_Morley @Grump_Old_Man @ronhenzel @smashbaals If Paul’s statements are general in 1Ti 2:11-12 for all women, then it should apply regardless if there is an Artemis cult or not—for all the chu

1Ti 2:11-12 question

@VCITW @riemersonck I did’t say God changed. But something changed at the inaugu

@VCITW @riemersonck I did’t say God changed. But something changed at the inauguration of the church.

@Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @smashbaals Evangelical Free, PAOC, C

@Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @smashbaals Evangelical Free, PAOC, Calvary Chapel, non-denim, ACOP, Baptist, RCA are all denominations I have been involved in. I was appointed an elder in

@Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @smashbaals “Your sons and daughters will prophecy” "For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted" (1Co 14:31). There were no pulpits and we only have a handful ...

@Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @smashbaals “Your sons and daughters will prophecy” "For you can *all* prophesy one by one, so that *all* may learn and *all* may be exhorted" (1Co 14:31).

1Co 14:31 general

@Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @smashbaals "But Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house; and he would drag away men and women and put them in prison. Therefore, those who had been scattered went through places prea...

@Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @smashbaals "But Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house; and he would drag away men **and women** and put them in prison. Therefore, tho

Ac 8:3-4 debate

@tom_barmadillo Well, I don’t think my take is unique. I think it’s the view of

@tom_barmadillo Well, I don’t think my take is unique. I think it’s the view of the apostles and the church of scripture that followed the apostles closely. And yes, many or most of the “great men” d

@silentrnajority @russle_p2 I’ve been debating this issue because it is an issue affecting many women in the church. It also affects men who support women in leadership as 3 local churches I was interested in wouldn’t let me ever be a leader because ...

@silentrnajority @russle_p2 I’ve been debating this issue because it is an issue affecting many women in the church. It also affects men who support women in leadership as 3 local churches I was inter

@Writerwhsmith @JamesPelton18 This is absolutely correct! It is a word used in the verb form only once in the New Testament and only 8 other times in antiquity. It is extremely rare and one would wonder why Paul chose this specific word to mean norma...

@Writerwhsmith @JamesPelton18 This is absolutely correct! It is a word used in the verb form only once in the New Testament and only 8 other times in antiquity. It is extremely rare and one would wond

@russle_p2 @nic_mizeur Yes, the church subjects itself to Christ but Jesus liter

@russle_p2 @nic_mizeur Yes, the church subjects itself to Christ but Jesus literally subjected everything for His church. Subjecting oneself in this context doesn't mean to obey but to subject one's

@Peacemaker811 Yes! The idea that the wall was torn down in Christ means there w

@Peacemaker811 Yes! The idea that the wall was torn down in Christ means there was a wall before the church was started. Too bad many in the church in the following years didn’t get the memo.

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@sethhezekiah @Forms_Respecter Long before the church men were dominating women.

@sethhezekiah @Forms_Respecter Long before the church men were dominating women. It goes all the way back to Eden, I'm afraid.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-08

@springbrease @KaeleyT Thanks for asking. The comment I get from a lot of patriachalists is that their view reflects the view of the church fathers and 2000 years of church history. And they are right (though it doesn't reflect the view of the apostl...

@springbrease @KaeleyT Thanks for asking. The comment I get from a lot of patriachalists is that their view reflects the view of the church fathers and 2000 years of church history. And they are right

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-08

@Grump_Old_Man @ronhenzel @smashbaals I agree, God is not progressive. Yet there are some things that changed in the church like the divide between Jew and Gentile and yes, between male and female. No one is saying that it has to be 50/50. It’s not ...

@Grump_Old_Man @ronhenzel @smashbaals I agree, God is not progressive. Yet there are some things that changed in the church like the divide between Jew and Gentile and yes, between male and female. N

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-08

@ronhenzel @smashbaals Well, all but the churches in scripture. But you are right. The church really was influenced by the culture. Let’s see just how culturally relevant your view is: Aristotle: “Silence is a woman’s glory.” Sophocles: "Silence gi...

@ronhenzel @smashbaals Well, all but the churches in scripture. But you are right. The church really was influenced by the culture. Let’s see just how culturally relevant your view is: Aristotle: “Si

@Grump_Old_Man Capturing sermons in the book of Acts is not how we determine pro

@Grump_Old_Man Capturing sermons in the book of Acts is not how we determine prohibitions. The early church was still working through accepting Gentiles. How many Gentile sermons does the Bible reco

@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

@jtdxn_ There was a certain woman caught in the act of adultery. Jesus said: ‘Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.’ Then we have the following: "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not j...

@jtdxn_ There was a certain woman caught in the act of adultery. Jesus said: ‘Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.’ Then we have the following: "For what busin

@jtdxn_ Abortion or worse, discarding babies was common in the early days of the church. What did the church do? Criminalize throwing out babies? Or did they go around and rescue them and raise them? Moses made divorce legal. Jesus said it was becau...

@jtdxn_ Abortion or worse, discarding babies was common in the early days of the church. What did the church do? Criminalize throwing out babies? Or did they go around and rescue them and raise them?

@jtdxn_ Stephen Wolfe is advocating for tighter integration of church and state.

@jtdxn_ Stephen Wolfe is advocating for tighter integration of church and state. The question is “which church”? What kinds of churches would be considered in “friendly co-operation” with the new stat

@ronhenzel @megbasham Yes, it is enough for my own church to have female leaders

@ronhenzel @megbasham Yes, it is enough for my own church to have female leadership without the world watching my brothers tell them it is so wrong that we can’t cooperate. Some witness that is. The

@gxp11 @jtdxn_ @MikeWingerii Yes to 1 and 3. For 2, start with the church. We ar

@gxp11 @jtdxn_ @MikeWingerii Yes to 1 and 3. For 2, start with the church. We are not trying to make non-Christians more moral, we want them to recognize their plight and come to Christ.

@ronhenzel @megbasham There wasn’t another amenable Baptist church nearby so it was between a Calvary Chapel and an RCA church. The IFB church was great but the pastor seemed to be convinced I was a semi pelagian so I wouldn’t be allowed to continue...

@ronhenzel @megbasham There wasn’t another amenable Baptist church nearby so it was between a Calvary Chapel and an RCA church. The IFB church was great but the pastor seemed to be convinced I was a

@ronhenzel @megbasham Yeah, that’s not a statement of faith or the basis upon wh

@ronhenzel @megbasham Yeah, that’s not a statement of faith or the basis upon which Christians should divide or cooperate. Isn’t it enough to have it your way in your own church?

@ronhenzel @megbasham No. Things got whacky during covid and I got forced out of

@ronhenzel @megbasham No. Things got whacky during covid and I got forced out of the leadership essentially for sharing my views about vax mandates in the church.

@SapientHetero @MikeWingerii Who says if it doesn’t matter? We are not called to judge the world; that’s God’s prerogative. And you call me a false Christian when I’m literally quoting scripture? 🧐 “For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders...

@SapientHetero @MikeWingerii Who says if it doesn’t matter? We are not called to judge the world; that’s God’s prerogative. And you call me a false Christian when I’m literally quoting scripture? 🧐 “

@pastordmack King David also did some bad things. The felony conviction is clearly biased. I’m Al for separation of church and state. And for competent leadership. When the bad leaders are trying to crucify the opposition it’s like they are telling ...

@pastordmack King David also did some bad things. The felony conviction is clearly biased. I’m Al for separation of church and state. And for competent leadership. When the bad leaders are trying to

@zie95776 @BahBahBased @MikeWingerii The context is what is written not church h

@zie95776 @BahBahBased @MikeWingerii The context is what is written not church history.

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@Keepersathome @ambientheat @jtdxn_ @MikeWingerii Frankly this is not about who

@Keepersathome @ambientheat @jtdxn_ @MikeWingerii Frankly this is not about who is a better or true Christian but about the competency to lead. This is about politics not a leader for a church.