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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-30

@Robert_S_Morley @BenZeisloft I don’t disagree with most of what you wrote. There are Jewish believers in Jesus as their Messiah. The church was started by 12 Jewish apostles by a Jewish Messiah and Pentecost was where thousands of Jews were saved ...

@Robert_S_Morley @BenZeisloft I don’t disagree with most of what you wrote. There are Jewish believers in Jesus as their Messiah. The church was started by 12 Jewish apostles by a Jewish Messiah and

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-24

@OwenKeller950M3 @BenZeisloft Those who believe only males are to lead in the church seem to be saying that there’s something about the male that alone has the capacity to lead and perhaps fully understand theology in order to convey it properly. My...

@OwenKeller950M3 @BenZeisloft Those who believe only males are to lead in the church seem to be saying that there’s something about the male that alone has the capacity to lead and perhaps fully under

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-20

@ZachWLambert Well, there’s the flood which purportedly buried millions of creatures quickly. But that probably had nothing to do with it. God knew people would think this but the problem is with their refusal to believe the scriptures and not with...

@ZachWLambert Well, there’s the flood which purportedly buried millions of creatures quickly. But that probably had nothing to do with it. God knew people would think this but the problem is with th

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-19

@PrussianSouth @smashbaals Paul says it depends on self control. The gift is self control (a fruit of the spirit) not asexualism. The concession is meant for immature believers. “But I say to the unmarried and to widows that **it is good for them ...

@PrussianSouth @smashbaals Paul says it depends on self control. The gift is self control (a fruit of the spirit) not asexualism. The concession is meant for immature believers. “But I say to the u

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-16

@Autumn_Armyworm I agree that Paul says some things that are hard to understand,

@Autumn_Armyworm I agree that Paul says some things that are hard to understand, but I believe God included these things for our edification and so we ought to be able to understand what Paul meant.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-14

@Sentinel_VA @smashbaals @TheJaredian Yes, the laws related to clean and unclean foods do not apply to believers after the resurrection of Jesus. However, Paul took a Nazarite vow in the New Testament (Acts 18:18; 21:23-26). He did this post-resurr...

@Sentinel_VA @smashbaals @TheJaredian Yes, the laws related to clean and unclean foods do not apply to believers after the resurrection of Jesus. However, Paul took a Nazarite vow in the New Testamen

Acts 18:18 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-14

John Chrysostom believes women should always wear a veil as a sign that male aut

John Chrysostom believes women should always wear a veil as a sign that male authority is over them. Is Paul promoting male authority over women? https://t.co/SyA5MBd07b

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-14

@raydon02 @smashbaals The issue was concerning head coverings primarily because a married woman with an unbelieving Jewish husband may be perceived as promiscuous if she uncovered her head in public. Everyone was to have an uncovered head while pray...

@raydon02 @smashbaals The issue was concerning head coverings primarily because a married woman with an unbelieving Jewish husband may be perceived as promiscuous if she uncovered her head in public.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-09

@No3spera @LivingGodsTruth I’m just reading it carefully. 20th century views would have us believe that the Bible bocal account of creation could not possibly be historical, or creation was over billions of years, or that this is only a myth. I’m t...

@No3spera @LivingGodsTruth I’m just reading it carefully. 20th century views would have us believe that the Bible bocal account of creation could not possibly be historical, or creation was over bill

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-09

@aliciao777 Males have no other considerations other than Christ. But married w

@aliciao777 Males have no other considerations other than Christ. But married women have to consider both Christ and potentially unbelieving husbands who might divorce them should they uncover their

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-08

@pauldirks @KaeleyT Thanks for your reply, Paul. I was deliberate in my wording. Kaeley said "It's wicked", not "they are wicked." This distinction matters. People genuinely and sincerely following their convictions aren't intentionally doing some...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT Thanks for your reply, Paul. I was deliberate in my wording. Kaeley said "It's wicked", not "they are wicked." This distinction matters. People genuinely and sincerely following

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-06

@40tons70mph @Brian_Sauve @CovenantReform2 That’s not true. The church at large is not always correct. I’m not sure whether you are a Roman Catholic or not, but if you are protestant, Luther opposed the tradition of the church and protestants belie...

@40tons70mph @Brian_Sauve @CovenantReform2 That’s not true. The church at large is not always correct. I’m not sure whether you are a Roman Catholic or not, but if you are protestant, Luther opposed

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-06

@VinhasTJ @Brian_Sauve I guess you didn’t read my post I linked. The Greek orders “one” in front so the emphasis is on oneness or fidelity to one’s spouse. But Paul wasn’t married. Would Jesus even be qualified as an overseer? I don’t think Paul ...

@VinhasTJ @Brian_Sauve I guess you didn’t read my post I linked. The Greek orders “one” in front so the emphasis is on oneness or fidelity to one’s spouse. But Paul wasn’t married. Would Jesus even

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-06

@40tons70mph @Brian_Sauve @CovenantReform2 This isn’t directions for “a hill” bu

@40tons70mph @Brian_Sauve @CovenantReform2 This isn’t directions for “a hill” but for “every hill, rock and small lump” to be taken. It’s all hands on deck. 19 centuries didn’t miss it, they just si

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-06

@Brian_Sauve @CovenantReform2 Just because you found a passage instructing about behaviour doesn’t mean that women are forbidden to teach theologically. In the great commission, all believers are commanded to make disciples of all peoples. There is...

@Brian_Sauve @CovenantReform2 Just because you found a passage instructing about behaviour doesn’t mean that women are forbidden to teach theologically. In the great commission, all believers are com

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-05

@DickSaban1 @YouMayCallMeV1 @BibleBashed 🤔 You are starting to argue like a lib

@DickSaban1 @YouMayCallMeV1 @BibleBashed 🤔 You are starting to argue like a liberal. The text here says “ish” and its singular. Whether Israelite or foreigner…still a man. https://t.co/kVA3Ch3nn4

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-05

@DickSaban1 @YouMayCallMeV1 @BibleBashed What is the man’s role in the abortion?

@DickSaban1 @YouMayCallMeV1 @BibleBashed What is the man’s role in the abortion? Nothing? What about the doctor who agrees to do it? You seem to believe men are to be the leaders of women—the ones

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-05

@ronhenzel Calvin isn’t writing scripture. No, that doesn’t prove that God elec

@ronhenzel Calvin isn’t writing scripture. No, that doesn’t prove that God elected certain people to have faith…it only proves that you believe. Also, you could be a false convert…obedience to Jesus

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-05

@DickSaban1 @YouMayCallMeV1 @BibleBashed I don’t have liberal beliefs on abortio

@DickSaban1 @YouMayCallMeV1 @BibleBashed I don’t have liberal beliefs on abortion, I said the solution isn’t blame chasing and throwing women in prison and provided solutions to prevent abortion. Why

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-03

@elizabethprata @aimeebyrdPYW Except it’s forbidden as Paul is quoting from the

@elizabethprata @aimeebyrdPYW Except it’s forbidden as Paul is quoting from the letter from the Corinthians and rebuking the men silencing half the body of Christ… https://t.co/WHlrSQvbxX

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-03

@elizabethprata @pastorpilgrim @aimeebyrdPYW @JJumping @ajjumping That “disgrace

@elizabethprata @pastorpilgrim @aimeebyrdPYW @JJumping @ajjumping That “disgraceful” part comes from the Talmud… https://t.co/loAUSoc9aM

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-03

@elizabethprata @rosie_rigby You’ve got the right idea that this text means disg

@elizabethprata @rosie_rigby You’ve got the right idea that this text means disgraceful (I suspect you heard that one from John MacArthur). Except it’s a quote from the Judiazers in Corinth who put t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-03

@elizabethprata @pastorpilgrim @Lily_Warrior @aimeebyrdPYW @JJumping @ajjumping God is also a helper and that doesn’t mean He is underneath our authority. The creation order has to do with deception, not authority. There is no hierarchy displayed i...

@elizabethprata @pastorpilgrim @Lily_Warrior @aimeebyrdPYW @JJumping @ajjumping God is also a helper and that doesn’t mean He is underneath our authority. The creation order has to do with deception,

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-03

@elizabethprata @Lily_Warrior @pastorpilgrim @aimeebyrdPYW @JJumping @ajjumping The reference to creation was to show that Adam and Eve were prototypes of this couple in Ephesus. The woman is deceived and ignorant and teaching false doctrine, but th...

@elizabethprata @Lily_Warrior @pastorpilgrim @aimeebyrdPYW @JJumping @ajjumping The reference to creation was to show that Adam and Eve were prototypes of this couple in Ephesus. The woman is deceive

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-03

@elizabethprata @pastorpilgrim @Lily_Warrior @aimeebyrdPYW @JJumping @ajjumping The creation order has to do with deception, not authority. Adam saw God in the act of creation of plants and animals…and likely Eve, but Eve herself was the last thing ...

@elizabethprata @pastorpilgrim @Lily_Warrior @aimeebyrdPYW @JJumping @ajjumping The creation order has to do with deception, not authority. Adam saw God in the act of creation of plants and animals…a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-03

@elizabethprata @the_punk_god In this passage, Paul is quoting from the letter t

@elizabethprata @the_punk_god In this passage, Paul is quoting from the letter the Corinthians wrote to him (see 1 Cor 7:1) and refuting those men who were trying to silence half the body. https://t.c

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-03

@elizabethprata @the_punk_god Wow, where did you get that? Surely not from 1 Ti

@elizabethprata @the_punk_god Wow, where did you get that? Surely not from 1 Tim 2:12! That has to do with a specific deceived woman in Ephesus teaching false doctrine. Where is anyone EVER in sin

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-02

@dayvekeem @abbythelibb_ You think that verse silences women from speaking anyth

@dayvekeem @abbythelibb_ You think that verse silences women from speaking anything in any context? Take another look, because that verse is not stopping women from teaching something true. https://t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-02

@aflawedmanofGod @M_Jensen23 @ortrails @goteamcarr Brother, the call to listen to the Bible with an ounce of humility goes both ways. The call to not be led by feelings also goes both ways, as those who are accustomed to patriarchal culture feel mor...

@aflawedmanofGod @M_Jensen23 @ortrails @goteamcarr Brother, the call to listen to the Bible with an ounce of humility goes both ways. The call to not be led by feelings also goes both ways, as those

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-02

@M_Jensen23 @aflawedmanofGod @ortrails @goteamcarr There is a certain patriarchal structure that seems to be inherent in the Old Testament and the law that is different from the man ruling over the woman. I believe the patriarchy we see was a result...

@M_Jensen23 @aflawedmanofGod @ortrails @goteamcarr There is a certain patriarchal structure that seems to be inherent in the Old Testament and the law that is different from the man ruling over the wo

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-02

@IdorenyinEtuk5 @Drprincessjanet @Solomon_Buchi Yes, one should not pay attention to myths. In 1 Tim 1:3-4, Paul instructs Timothy to tell the Ephesian believers not to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies which promote controversies...

@IdorenyinEtuk5 @Drprincessjanet @Solomon_Buchi Yes, one should not pay attention to myths. In 1 Tim 1:3-4, Paul instructs Timothy to tell the Ephesian believers not to occupy themselves with myths a

1 Tim 1:3-4 commentary
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-02

@BogdanOancea77 Does proverbs 31 prescribe that women’s roles should be restricted to managing their homes? Not at all. Here are some reasons why I don’t believe this passage is prescriptive. Proverbs 31 doesn't necessarily prescribe these roles a...

@BogdanOancea77 Does proverbs 31 prescribe that women’s roles should be restricted to managing their homes? Not at all. Here are some reasons why I don’t believe this passage is prescriptive. Prove

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-02

@ElizabethOstli1 @haymes_joshua Lots of great points in this article. I wanted to highlight one from her footnotes: “It seems that for many Christian men, the takeaway from Ephesians 5:25–33 is that one day they have to be willing to die for their ...

@ElizabethOstli1 @haymes_joshua Lots of great points in this article. I wanted to highlight one from her footnotes: “It seems that for many Christian men, the takeaway from Ephesians 5:25–33 is that

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-30

@JamesDa10599361 @BradyJBush @Stephen_Angliss In this passage, it is a noun prec

@JamesDa10599361 @BradyJBush @Stephen_Angliss In this passage, it is a noun preceded by the definite article, or "the childbearing." So its not a verb, but since Paul was referring to Eve earlier, I

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-26

@DDinho555 @Fahim_4real @Sa_Gwang Women preaching true doctrine or pastoring (making disciples according to Matt 28:18-20) is heresy?? I realize you believe it is wrong but heresy is usually reserved for things that make someone outside of the faith...

@DDinho555 @Fahim_4real @Sa_Gwang Women preaching true doctrine or pastoring (making disciples according to Matt 28:18-20) is heresy?? I realize you believe it is wrong but heresy is usually reserved

Matt 28:18-20 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-26

@DDinho555 @Sa_Gwang That’s ridiculous! We have Jesus directly commanding all believers to baptize with the backing of all authority in heaven and earth! You are way off side! Matthew 28:18–20 (NASB 2020): “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, say...

@DDinho555 @Sa_Gwang That’s ridiculous! We have Jesus directly commanding all believers to baptize with the backing of all authority in heaven and earth! You are way off side! Matthew 28:18–20 (NAS

Matthew 28:18 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-26

@DickSaban1 @smashbaals You don’t need to agree with me on the egalitarian view

@DickSaban1 @smashbaals You don’t need to agree with me on the egalitarian view of leadership. Just sharing my Biblical view to show that there is a Biblically faithful position behind egalitarian le

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-23

@HabitualLinest @Based_Byzantine @Booksbyjess__ @smashbaals Believe what you want. I'm just quoting the passage. "All *scripture*...so that the servant of God may be *thoroughly equipped* for **every** good work." (NIV) Thoroughly equipped means f...

@HabitualLinest @Based_Byzantine @Booksbyjess__ @smashbaals Believe what you want. I'm just quoting the passage. "All *scripture*...so that the servant of God may be *thoroughly equipped* for **ever

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-23

@OkieLibSherry @nakedpastor In this particular instance scripture says 7 men were chosen and gives their names. However, we have little details on specific people who are called deacons or elders in the New Testament. Only two (Peter and John) self...

@OkieLibSherry @nakedpastor In this particular instance scripture says 7 men were chosen and gives their names. However, we have little details on specific people who are called deacons or elders in

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-21

@herschelmiller7 @DBrimzim @smashbaals The only rainbow I recognize is the one God gave to Noah. How is treating women as fully human and not a subspecies of males flying the pride flag? I believe in the full inspiration of scripture and back up my...

@herschelmiller7 @DBrimzim @smashbaals The only rainbow I recognize is the one God gave to Noah. How is treating women as fully human and not a subspecies of males flying the pride flag? I believe i

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-21

@ronhenzel The Bible doesn’t teach that we are unable to respond to the gospel, just that we cannot save ourselves. Calling for help is not saving yourself! Notice how Calvinists have to resort to reformed systematics to support their theology? I ...

@ronhenzel The Bible doesn’t teach that we are unable to respond to the gospel, just that we cannot save ourselves. Calling for help is not saving yourself! Notice how Calvinists have to resort to r

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-20

@DickSaban1 @Peacemaker811 @PubliusJosephus Qualifications are based on character, not one’s sex, skin color, whether they are married or not or their social status. You are reading into the requirements what you were brought up to believe. Not sur...

@DickSaban1 @Peacemaker811 @PubliusJosephus Qualifications are based on character, not one’s sex, skin color, whether they are married or not or their social status. You are reading into the requirem

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-20

@JoshuaTCharles @mattkeegan @NCDebbieDixon It means faithful if married, a good

@JoshuaTCharles @mattkeegan @NCDebbieDixon It means faithful if married, a good manager if one has children. How you get that celibacy is required from 1 Tim 3 I don’t understand.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-19

@AmericanAccolon @BonifaceOption History of the mainline churches is not what determines proper interpretation on these matters. However, the Waldensians (late 12th century) believed in Salvation by Faith alone (pre Luther) and believed in the pries...

@AmericanAccolon @BonifaceOption History of the mainline churches is not what determines proper interpretation on these matters. However, the Waldensians (late 12th century) believed in Salvation by

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-18

@madlabrador_ @The_Lilion @HeidiSchlumpf I believe in the Church founded by Chri

@madlabrador_ @The_Lilion @HeidiSchlumpf I believe in the Church founded by Christ and based on the teachings of the Apostles. I’m just going back further than you are…past the corruption.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-18

@The_Lilion @HeidiSchlumpf Well, that’s another thing I guess…all believers are saints. I don’t believe we were discussing whether women could participate openly in church alongside of men. And no one is saying that women participate “as men”—it se...

@The_Lilion @HeidiSchlumpf Well, that’s another thing I guess…all believers are saints. I don’t believe we were discussing whether women could participate openly in church alongside of men. And no o

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-18

@pauldirks @PerinDana Do I think that the woman is the glory of the man? Yes, indeed! I have frequently referred to the man as the blunt part of the head which some have used to break bricks with, and the woman as the delicate parts of the face. I...

@pauldirks @PerinDana Do I think that the woman is the glory of the man? Yes, indeed! I have frequently referred to the man as the blunt part of the head which some have used to break bricks with, a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-18

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @PerinDana Yes. Both are not God’s original intention for humanity nor His intention for His church. That said, there is patriarchy seen in the Old Testament. To what extent it matches what some believe Patriarchy to be all abo...

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @PerinDana Yes. Both are not God’s original intention for humanity nor His intention for His church. That said, there is patriarchy seen in the Old Testament. To what extent it

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-17

@DeeGoingsGirl Complementarian certainly means something specific. And the Danvers statement is probably a good summary of this perspective. I believe the Bible teaches an egalitarian theology for the Church and recognizes patriarchy in history. T...

@DeeGoingsGirl Complementarian certainly means something specific. And the Danvers statement is probably a good summary of this perspective. I believe the Bible teaches an egalitarian theology for t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-15

@megbasham It is fine for those who believe the pastorate should be males to keep on doing what they are doing. But they shouldn’t be kicking out other churches that disagree with their views on this. Why not? Because it’s not a primary matter of ...

@megbasham It is fine for those who believe the pastorate should be males to keep on doing what they are doing. But they shouldn’t be kicking out other churches that disagree with their views on this

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