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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-11

@JohnMoo26668690 @ElizabethOstli1 @WillEhrendreich Nowhere in Genesis 1-3 do we see any of the persons present acting as if they are aware of an authority hierarchy. God didn't tell Adam he had authority over Eve. Eve didn't behave like she underst...

@JohnMoo26668690 @ElizabethOstli1 @WillEhrendreich Nowhere in Genesis 1-3 do we see any of the persons present acting as if they are aware of an authority hierarchy. God didn't tell Adam he had autho

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-11

@JohnHar63885981 @trentonpastor I don’t believe it is a contradiction to the int

@JohnHar63885981 @trentonpastor I don’t believe it is a contradiction to the intent of what Paul meant in these passages. https://t.co/EBzpnqIOus

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-10

@nsraban Interesting because I believe 1 Cor 14:34-35 is a quote from the letter

@nsraban Interesting because I believe 1 Cor 14:34-35 is a quote from the letter from the Corinthians and Paul is refuting it. Paul is advocating for women to have equal rights to speak.

1 Cor 14:34-35 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@outcatching @GlennDavies @danitreweek I’m not dismissing anything. I’m exegeting this idiom in context. I think we need to first address your comment “That’s the behaviour of an egalitarian, not a Believer.” Are you suggesting I’m not a Christian...

@outcatching @GlennDavies @danitreweek I’m not dismissing anything. I’m exegeting this idiom in context. I think we need to first address your comment “That’s the behaviour of an egalitarian, not a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@outcatching @TomBuck 1 Corinthians 9:5 (NASB 2020): Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife, even as the rest of the apostles and the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas? This is the only reference we have on this but it suggests the ot...

@outcatching @TomBuck 1 Corinthians 9:5 (NASB 2020): Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife, even as the rest of the apostles and the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas? This is the onl

1 Cor 7:7-8 1 Corinthians 9:5 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@ReillyLiner @ronhenzel So, Reilly, before I go on to spend time explaining all these verses which took you a minute to post, mind explaining how these verses specifically teach that God predestines some to have faith to believe and others not to be ...

@ReillyLiner @ronhenzel So, Reilly, before I go on to spend time explaining all these verses which took you a minute to post, mind explaining how these verses specifically teach that God predestines s

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@ronhenzel While predestination is taught in scripture, predestination of indivi

@ronhenzel While predestination is taught in scripture, predestination of individuals to be given the faith to believe and others to be passed over and not given the faith to believe in s not taught i

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@outcatching @TomBuck Firstly, all believers are priests already. You are right to think that leadership requires mature examples, but 1 Tim 3:2 says literally “one wife husband” which doesn’t mean married (Paul isn’t married) but faithful if marrie...

@outcatching @TomBuck Firstly, all believers are priests already. You are right to think that leadership requires mature examples, but 1 Tim 3:2 says literally “one wife husband” which doesn’t mean m

1 Tim 3:2 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@ronhenzel @richjmatt26 @edlars53 @triplett_mark @deli_cue Intriguing how Calvin

@ronhenzel @richjmatt26 @edlars53 @triplett_mark @deli_cue Intriguing how Calvinism is fact checked against the authority of Calvin.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@BogdanOancea77 Again, I don't believe Paul is constrained ONLY to answer questions. He is correcting their misunderstandings and statements. I don't see "your women" in v34, but "the women" (nominative, not genitive as I think would be used for "y...

@BogdanOancea77 Again, I don't believe Paul is constrained ONLY to answer questions. He is correcting their misunderstandings and statements. I don't see "your women" in v34, but "the women" (nomina

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@uncledando @ChristChurchTe1 @TomBuck So where does that leave single women? I have a feeling we have a totally different idea of what leading means. Both the husband and the wife lead in different ways and different times. It is a mutual leadersh...

@uncledando @ChristChurchTe1 @TomBuck So where does that leave single women? I have a feeling we have a totally different idea of what leading means. Both the husband and the wife lead in different

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@uncledando @TomBuck I don't think anyone is trying to end "husband/wife distinc

@uncledando @TomBuck I don't think anyone is trying to end "husband/wife distinction" just saying there are no gender-based roles of one gender ruling over the other gender...at least, not amongst bel

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-07

@drbrudd It appears from what I've read of your views that you believe that 1 Co

@drbrudd It appears from what I've read of your views that you believe that 1 Cor 14:34-35 was not in the original text. I disagree and believe that the text makes much more sense if Paul is quoting

1 Cor 14:34-35 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-04

@transvangelical @masonmennenga Thanks for the civil conversation and sharing your views. 1. I'm not sure why you think I'm privileged. People increasingly hate Christians and in my country (Canada), even reading my Bible can be considered a hate c...

@transvangelical @masonmennenga Thanks for the civil conversation and sharing your views. 1. I'm not sure why you think I'm privileged. People increasingly hate Christians and in my country (Canada)

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-04

@ronhenzel @YouHaveFought Does Deut 30:6 not apply to the people in the time of Moses who were commanded to love and obey God or else He would judge them? I believe it does. This is how we see those like Caleb of which scripture says "But as for My...

@ronhenzel @YouHaveFought Does Deut 30:6 not apply to the people in the time of Moses who were commanded to love and obey God or else He would judge them? I believe it does. This is how we see those

Deut 30:6 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-04

@Kdubtru You are just showing there’s a spectrum of male priority in leadership. If patriarchy seems too extreme you can be complementarian. If you don’t believe women speaking in church is shameful you can still believe that she is meant to not ju...

@Kdubtru You are just showing there’s a spectrum of male priority in leadership. If patriarchy seems too extreme you can be complementarian. If you don’t believe women speaking in church is shameful

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-03

@rightresponsem Hmm. "For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have s

@rightresponsem Hmm. "For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of ALL mankind, ESPECIALLY of believers” (1 Times 4:10, NASB).

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-03

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel But then they are treating Calvinism as the gospel and not believing it as meaning you are not a Christian. I shudder to think what Jesus will say to such pastors… 1 Cor 11:29 says “those who eat and drink WITHOUT DISCERNIN...

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel But then they are treating Calvinism as the gospel and not believing it as meaning you are not a Christian. I shudder to think what Jesus will say to such pastors… 1 Cor 11:

1 Cor 11:29 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-03

@ronhenzel @YouHaveFought It’s good to be passionate and of course we wouldn’t hold to a belief if we didn’t really think it was true. It’s also hard to change your beliefs. Further, one may have a lot of followers or may get removed from your chur...

@ronhenzel @YouHaveFought It’s good to be passionate and of course we wouldn’t hold to a belief if we didn’t really think it was true. It’s also hard to change your beliefs. Further, one may have a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-03

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel Wow…he won’t baptize you until you believe in Calvinism? That doesn’t sound very healthy. I also spoke to pastors of two churches who wouldn’t allow me to be a leader because I’m not a Calvinist, but they certainly would a...

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel Wow…he won’t baptize you until you believe in Calvinism? That doesn’t sound very healthy. I also spoke to pastors of two churches who wouldn’t allow me to be a leader becau

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-02

@ronhenzel @SonicReformati1 Also...who is the pastor guarding the table from? Sinners? Unbelievers? Jesus died for us while we were yet in our sin and most were unbelievers. The Lord's table should be an open invitation. It is the gospel message...

@ronhenzel @SonicReformati1 Also...who is the pastor guarding the table from? Sinners? Unbelievers? Jesus died for us while we were yet in our sin and most were unbelievers. The Lord's table shoul

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-02

@ronhenzel If only ChatGPT believed in the inspiration of all scripture includin

@ronhenzel If only ChatGPT believed in the inspiration of all scripture including the gospel accounts, it would agree with me that Judas participated. Ron, do you believe that the gospels are inspire

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-31

@richjmatt26 @MikeWingerii Debating a position is different from insisting or forcing your rights. I can debate the truthfulness of the egalitarian position but I don’t believe we should force that equal right on our churches. It should come by con...

@richjmatt26 @MikeWingerii Debating a position is different from insisting or forcing your rights. I can debate the truthfulness of the egalitarian position but I don’t believe we should force that e

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-31

@HwsEleutheroi Ugh. I agree with you and think this is very unwise and cultural

@HwsEleutheroi Ugh. I agree with you and think this is very unwise and cultural syncretism. But this doesn’t mean egalitarian beliefs are wrong. Only that there are many falling prey to culture. I

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-29

@gloriousolitude I’m egalitarian when it comes to the facts but I also think tha

@gloriousolitude I’m egalitarian when it comes to the facts but I also think that biblically we are called to serve each other so while I feel called to help people see things my way :-) I don’t belie

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-25

@ronhenzel Also by Augustine: ”I should not believe the gospel unless I were mov

@ronhenzel Also by Augustine: ”I should not believe the gospel unless I were moved to do so by the authority of the Catholic Church”.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-24

@William_E_Wolfe I’m egalitarian. I don’t do use emotive language and feelings.

@William_E_Wolfe I’m egalitarian. I don’t do use emotive language and feelings. Just the cold hard facts.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-23

@BogdanOancea77 Yes. Yes I am. If you don't believe me, listen to what John MacArthur says about this term in his message titled "Does the Bible Permit a Woman to Preach?" starting at around 2m 46s. He explains it means "disgraceful or shameful......

@BogdanOancea77 Yes. Yes I am. If you don't believe me, listen to what John MacArthur says about this term in his message titled "Does the Bible Permit a Woman to Preach?" starting at around 2m 46s.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-23

@GlennDavies @danitreweek In a very brief response to your comment that "elders were qualified men," I believe you are importing male only requirements into these texts. ✏️There is nowhere in 1 Tim 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9 that says that an elder must ...

@GlennDavies @danitreweek In a very brief response to your comment that "elders were qualified men," I believe you are importing male only requirements into these texts. ✏️There is nowhere in 1 Tim 3:

Titus 1:5-9 1 Tim 3:1-13 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-22

@BogdanOancea77 @BarakWatson @justasbefuddled @MikeWingerii When we are debating these issues, you cannot just quote the Bible, you have to explain it. What does head mean in this context? Is Paul referring to authority and hierarchy to explain the...

@BogdanOancea77 @BarakWatson @justasbefuddled @MikeWingerii When we are debating these issues, you cannot just quote the Bible, you have to explain it. What does head mean in this context? Is Paul r

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-22

@scottspeig @MikeWingerii I’m not saying there is no one with authority, just th

@scottspeig @MikeWingerii I’m not saying there is no one with authority, just that authority is not gender based. Maybe it would make sense to you if I said it this way: I don’t believe that only whi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-22

@danitreweek Maybe it’s time for the new new egalitarian playbook which focuses

@danitreweek Maybe it’s time for the new new egalitarian playbook which focuses on exposition and less on feelings? Try me.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-22

@GlennDavies @danitreweek Interesting. I’m egalitarian. I think I have exegesi

@GlennDavies @danitreweek Interesting. I’m egalitarian. I think I have exegesis that makes sense of the hard passages. No need for slander or wading into feelings and experiences. Try me.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-20

1/🧵In light of some who believe that female pastors (and those who support them) are in high-handed rebellion against God, I'd like to provide an exposition of 1 Tim 2:11-15 which is egalitarian and Biblically faithful. We need to remember that thos...

1/🧵In light of some who believe that female pastors (and those who support them) are in high-handed rebellion against God, I'd like to provide an exposition of 1 Tim 2:11-15 which is egalitarian and B

1 Tim 2:11-15 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-19

@MikeWingerii Meeting with other believers in person is hugely important. Reading our Bibles and letting scripture shape us (rather than commentaries and even sermons) is primary. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and ...

@MikeWingerii Meeting with other believers in person is hugely important. Reading our Bibles and letting scripture shape us (rather than commentaries and even sermons) is primary. “And let us consid

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-19

@_nomadic_soul There weren't "denominations" back then. The church (ie. the believers) met in homes. A city probably had only one, so not like you had a choice like today. Heb 10:24-25: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward ...

@_nomadic_soul There weren't "denominations" back then. The church (ie. the believers) met in homes. A city probably had only one, so not like you had a choice like today. Heb 10:24-25: "And let

Heb 10:24-25 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-19

@_nomadic_soul Church being a "building" or a specific denomination isn't what is important. Meeting regularly with a group of believers that adhere to the fundamentals of the faith and with elders where you are challenged and cared for is important...

@_nomadic_soul Church being a "building" or a specific denomination isn't what is important. Meeting regularly with a group of believers that adhere to the fundamentals of the faith and with elders w

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-24

@SBC_JumpingWorm @gmk_julie @TomBuck Do you believe only men are saved? “…who i

@SBC_JumpingWorm @gmk_julie @TomBuck Do you believe only men are saved? “…who is the saviour of all men…” 1 Tim 4:10. Gr:anthropon is plural masculine.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-24

@alexojeda78 @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @JustinPetersMin However, you cannot i

@alexojeda78 @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @JustinPetersMin However, you cannot ignore scripture that some believe excludes women.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-24

@tome708 @RupertP46422908 @JustinPetersMin A woman preaching true doctrine or acting as a pastor/elder/deacon has absolutely nothing to do with sexual immorality. It is not cancer or the seed of cancer. However, you are right that if someone is del...

@tome708 @RupertP46422908 @JustinPetersMin A woman preaching true doctrine or acting as a pastor/elder/deacon has absolutely nothing to do with sexual immorality. It is not cancer or the seed of canc

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-19

@MikeWingerii You cannot really say what complementarians believe because it is

@MikeWingerii You cannot really say what complementarians believe because it is not monolithic. Some believe women cannot teach men, but they can teach women. I was discouraged from watching the wom

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-17

@chimpchompchamp @MikeWingerii @kitchenSvenk30 Complementarian leaders are doing what they believe is right, so I don't think they should be forced to allow women if they think it's not Biblical, but they shouldn't treat others as though they are in ...

@chimpchompchamp @MikeWingerii @kitchenSvenk30 Complementarian leaders are doing what they believe is right, so I don't think they should be forced to allow women if they think it's not Biblical, but

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-16

@5pointsMckinley A pastor is simply someone who guides and disciples a group of

@5pointsMckinley A pastor is simply someone who guides and disciples a group of believers. That this is relegated to males only and not based on character, gifting and skillset is like saying all pas

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-15

@PaineInTheNeck @foxes_on_fire @AmReformer So you believe women can use their te

@PaineInTheNeck @foxes_on_fire @AmReformer So you believe women can use their teaching and preaching gift from the pulpit so long as they are not called elder or pastor?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-15

@_nomadic_soul I consider myself a fundamentalist Christian but I believe in the

@_nomadic_soul I consider myself a fundamentalist Christian but I believe in the equality of men and women. I also believe the scripture is inspired and inerrant and that there are Biblically sound e

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-15

@lisanicolegaron @OliveGarden5505 @RickWarren The reason why many focus on 1 Cor 14:34-35, 1 Cor 11:1-16, 1 Tim 2:11-15, 1 Tim 3 and Titus 1, Gen 2-3, etc is because they seem to speak to the issue of women in leadership. I believe however, that if ...

@lisanicolegaron @OliveGarden5505 @RickWarren The reason why many focus on 1 Cor 14:34-35, 1 Cor 11:1-16, 1 Tim 2:11-15, 1 Tim 3 and Titus 1, Gen 2-3, etc is because they seem to speak to the issue of

1 Cor 11:1-16 1 Cor 14:34-35 1 Tim 2:11-15 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-14

@William_E_Wolfe @RickWarren Correction.... "egalitarian churches" to be disfellowshipped. No matter what you think of Rick Warren, this decision means if you believe women can be pastors, you will not be tolerated in the SBC. Sad as its a secondar...

@William_E_Wolfe @RickWarren Correction.... "egalitarian churches" to be disfellowshipped. No matter what you think of Rick Warren, this decision means if you believe women can be pastors, you will n

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-14

@revjeffvox @thatbrian Jeff, you are the pastor that worked with me to help prev

@revjeffvox @thatbrian Jeff, you are the pastor that worked with me to help prevent division. Why would you frame this in a way that favours a schism? Is it liberal to believe that the authority is

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-14

@lisanicolegaron @OliveGarden5505 @RickWarren 1/ I’m not ordained. 2/ I’ve atte

@lisanicolegaron @OliveGarden5505 @RickWarren 1/ I’m not ordained. 2/ I’ve attended Baptist, Calvary Chapel, two Pentecostal, non-denom, Evangelical free. 3/ No one at my church reviewed my presenta

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-13

@Mcnerd8 @William_E_Wolfe @sbcamendment @9Marks The answer given to me was “this is our distinctive; why do you even want to come here if you don’t believe comp is Biblical? Go find another church…there are plenty egal churches.” I was told I could...

@Mcnerd8 @William_E_Wolfe @sbcamendment @9Marks The answer given to me was “this is our distinctive; why do you even want to come here if you don’t believe comp is Biblical? Go find another church…th

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