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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-19

@AVER735 @MikeWingerii I didn’t say I was complementarian, I said conservative.

@AVER735 @MikeWingerii I didn’t say I was complementarian, I said conservative. I don’t believe the text teaches male authority over women and I want to conserve the meaning and intent of the text and

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-18

@AVER735 Gen 4:7 has nothing to do with Eve and is a completely different context. Song of Solomon 7:10 is the relevant sense: “I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me.” So you agree that the ground is cursed, not Adam or Eve? God never comman...

@AVER735 Gen 4:7 has nothing to do with Eve and is a completely different context. Song of Solomon 7:10 is the relevant sense: “I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me.” So you agree that the gr

Gen 4:7 Solomon 7:10 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-18

RT @kenschenck: I affirm women in all roles of ministry leadership on the follow

RT @kenschenck: I affirm women in all roles of ministry leadership on the following basis: 1. Women arguably play every such role in Scrip…

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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 2024-06-18

@LuckyDuck2121 @Crystalisives Adam was literally the first man created and from

@LuckyDuck2121 @Crystalisives Adam was literally the first man created and from whom Eve was made; he’s like the headwaters or source of the human stream. Head does not mean authority over as we assum

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-18

@Vincent98V @slow_down_Jess @cjohnsonn0311 @_AndrewHale I think I’ll let God dec

@Vincent98V @slow_down_Jess @cjohnsonn0311 @_AndrewHale I think I’ll let God decide if he is going to kick me out of heaven because I shared the leadership of the family together with my wife. BTW, al

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-18

@slow_down_Jess @cjohnsonn0311 @_AndrewHale He says many people who are able are unqualified. That is right. But to be disqualified because you are too short, too overweight, too old, the wrong nationality, the wrong socioeconomic status, or the not ...

@slow_down_Jess @cjohnsonn0311 @_AndrewHale He says many people who are able are unqualified. That is right. But to be disqualified because you are too short, too overweight, too old, the wrong nation

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-17

@Flyoverland22 1Co 14:34-35, 1Co 11:1-16, 1Ti 2:11-15,3:1-13, etc all have reasonable explanations showing how these are not forbidding women or enforcing gender hierarchy or gender roles in church leadership. This is certainly not an issue where one...

@Flyoverland22 1Co 14:34-35, 1Co 11:1-16, 1Ti 2:11-15,3:1-13, etc all have reasonable explanations showing how these are not forbidding women or enforcing gender hierarchy or gender roles in church le

1Co 11:1-16 1Co 14:34-35 1Ti 2:11-15 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-17

@Flyoverland22 It would seem that in holding to what they believe the scriptures to teach they are invoking a male domination and blessing it with “its scriptural”—and worse, if you don’t agree you are in rebellion to God and need to repent. This de...

@Flyoverland22 It would seem that in holding to what they believe the scriptures to teach they are invoking a male domination and blessing it with “its scriptural”—and worse, if you don’t agree you ar

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-17

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-17

@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?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-17

@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?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-17

@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

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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.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

@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.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

@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

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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 2024-06-15

@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 2024-06-15

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

@DragonHawk1959 @Eric_Conn You are relying on liberal scholarship. They question even the things Jesus said in the gospel accounts and divide up the Bible questioning everything. Here's a textual critic, Dr. Daniel Wallace on Pauline authorship of 1...

@DragonHawk1959 @Eric_Conn You are relying on liberal scholarship. They question even the things Jesus said in the gospel accounts and divide up the Bible questioning everything. Here's a textual cri

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-15

@Stephen_Yahn @DaddyRoach Here are the short portions that are widely recognized as Paul quoting from the Corinthians: 6:12a “Everything is permissible for me”—but (all’) not everything is beneficial. 6:12b “Everything is permissible for me”—but (a...

@Stephen_Yahn @DaddyRoach Here are the short portions that are widely recognized as Paul quoting from the Corinthians: 6:12a “Everything is permissible for me”—but (all’) not everything is beneficial

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-14

@Whitehorse1255 Then why does Paul say he fears the Corinthian church may be dec

@Whitehorse1255 Then why does Paul say he fears the Corinthian church may be deceived like Eve? Can men be deceived too? "But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his trickery, your minds

2Co 11:3 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 2024-06-14

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-14

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-14

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-14

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-14

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-14

@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
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-13

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

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

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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@herman_order @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning The only history that is authoritative is the history documented in scripture that matches the teaching of the apostles. Historical context means what was going on in the context of what is being describ...

@herman_order @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning The only history that is authoritative is the history documented in scripture that matches the teaching of the apostles. Historical context means what wa

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@jhrjamharrea @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Right, so we won't respond or address my actual exposition, we have to resort to drawing pictures? - I have evidence of a specific woman in the anaphoric use of the article in v14 which cannot apply to E...

@jhrjamharrea @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Right, so we won't respond or address my actual exposition, we have to resort to drawing pictures? - I have evidence of a specific woman in the anaphoric

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@herman_order @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning So history is authoritative like

@herman_order @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning So history is authoritative like the Bible? I wonder if Luther understood that when he challenged the Pope.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@_nomadic_meg Adding to the Bible doesn’t sound like the right approach. I certa

@_nomadic_meg Adding to the Bible doesn’t sound like the right approach. I certainly didn’t need this to be explicit to consider that women may have authored them.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-12

@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

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