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@ScarletNevermr @rightresponsem Excellent!! the single time that the word author

@ScarletNevermr @rightresponsem Excellent!! the single time that the word authority is used for a husband over his wife it is also used for the wife over her husband! You are demonstrating mutual subj

@ScarletNevermr @rightresponsem No, I’m dead serious. Please find where a word f

@ScarletNevermr @rightresponsem No, I’m dead serious. Please find where a word for authority is used and not just the word “head” which is presumed to mean authority.

@thatssocheeky Thanks for sharing your experience, Brandi! While it wasn’t a good one, it helps people to see and understand what you were thinking and how the things you believed either helped or didn’t help. There was one post where you said that t...

@thatssocheeky Thanks for sharing your experience, Brandi! While it wasn’t a good one, it helps people to see and understand what you were thinking and how the things you believed either helped or did

@ijac20 @RealDavidReece There's no male pronoun in 1Ti 3:4. It should read: "one

@ijac20 @RealDavidReece There's no male pronoun in 1Ti 3:4. It should read: "one who rules their own house well, having their children in submission with all reverence"⎯this requirement is not limited

1Ti 3:4 general

@ostrachan That Adam is the head of Eve is uncontested. What is contested is what is meant by that simple anatomical word. Does it mean 'authority of' or 'boss of' like we use it today? Or does it mean something like first or origin or source? I beli...

@ostrachan That Adam is the head of Eve is uncontested. What is contested is what is meant by that simple anatomical word. Does it mean 'authority of' or 'boss of' like we use it today? Or does it mea

@JasonAlexa12387 @rightresponsem I try not to take any non-biblical positions, b

@JasonAlexa12387 @rightresponsem I try not to take any non-biblical positions, but I'm certain I don't perfectly understand scripture. You are free to try to help me discover whatever non-biblical pos

@RealDavidReece “But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God” (1Co 11:3). Head is an anatomical term, not a synonym for authority. If it meant authority, why doesn’t Scri...

@RealDavidReece “But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God” (1Co 11:3). Head is an anatomical term, not a synonym for

1Co 11:3 debate

@King_Brody @pastherandie Brody, are you assuming ‘head’ (literally the top of the body—it’s not a complex word) means authority or commander? Where does this idea come from? Is it context? Why isn’t ‘authority’ or ‘commander’ ever used for Jesus ove...

@King_Brody @pastherandie Brody, are you assuming ‘head’ (literally the top of the body—it’s not a complex word) means authority or commander? Where does this idea come from? Is it context? Why isn’t

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-05

@subq Paul kicked Hymenaeus out of the church, so your comment about "being frie

@subq Paul kicked Hymenaeus out of the church, so your comment about "being friends with full preterists" doesn't jive with Paul. I mean, I'm friends with LDS, etc., so maybe that's what you meant? Bu

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils I’m pretty sure you didn’t read that long thread in 3 mins. I’m not interesting in “keep sinning… it seems to be working…God is pleased.” I believe that my interpretation makes sense of the context and grammar—all the deta...

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils I’m pretty sure you didn’t read that long thread in 3 mins. I’m not interesting in “keep sinning… it seems to be working…God is pleased.” I believe that my interpretation m

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@itbemeAllie @douglaswils You don’t believe in 1Ti 2:12, that a woman is not to

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils You don’t believe in 1Ti 2:12, that a woman is not to teach or take authority over a man? 🤔

1Ti 2:12 debate

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils Wait…what? I believe that all in the body mutually sub

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils Wait…what? I believe that all in the body mutually submit to each other. How is that feminist again? And why is a disagreement over secondary doctrines meaning the one whom

@crusadepepe Husbands are not commanded to coerce their wives! And wives are not

@crusadepepe Husbands are not commanded to coerce their wives! And wives are not commanded to be like eternal children. It sure would have helped if Adam explained to Eve why she shouldn’t eat the fr

@harmonizedgrace The Bible doesn’t command men to coerce their wives not does it

@harmonizedgrace The Bible doesn’t command men to coerce their wives not does it command wives to be like eternal children and never make any decisions or take any responsibility.

@Song_Never_Ends @TomBuck Head is an anatomical word. It has to do with first or

@Song_Never_Ends @TomBuck Head is an anatomical word. It has to do with first or origins not rule or authority. Many who were last ended up being placed in a position of prominence over the older sibl

@Song_Never_Ends @TomBuck The Bible doesn’t treat women as eternal children. Is

@Song_Never_Ends @TomBuck The Bible doesn’t treat women as eternal children. Is that better? Ge 1:28 calls both to rule and not only one to rule and one to submit.

Ge 1:28 debate

@GraceIsMyAnchor @TomBuck The wife is never said to obey her husband. This treat

@GraceIsMyAnchor @TomBuck The wife is never said to obey her husband. This treatment of women as eternal children is so unfortunate. Time to expose the way they’ve inserted the foreign concept of male

@Song_Never_Ends @TomBuck Where does scripture tell wives to obey their husbands

@Song_Never_Ends @TomBuck Where does scripture tell wives to obey their husbands?

@elonsucks88 @MikeWingerii Well, as it turns out, I was told I could never be a leader in a 3 local churches of wonderful brothers and sisters because I believe women can lead. That was despite being willing to live within their complementarian frame...

@elonsucks88 @MikeWingerii Well, as it turns out, I was told I could never be a leader in a 3 local churches of wonderful brothers and sisters because I believe women can lead. That was despite being

Complementarians should stop dividing the church and demonizing those faithful t

Complementarians should stop dividing the church and demonizing those faithful to God’s Word, even in disagreement. Whether women can serve as leaders, elders, or pastors is a secondary issue and shou

As noted earlier, some reject what they perceive as the clear teaching of Script

As noted earlier, some reject what they perceive as the clear teaching of Scripture, which is true compromise and often leads to further compromise. However, gender roles are not a Biblical teaching—i

Not all egalitarians reject what they believe the Bible clearly teaches. We shou

Not all egalitarians reject what they believe the Bible clearly teaches. We shouldn’t throw out the baby with the bathwater. https://t.co/gMA0r0QILu

Since the authority is in the Word and not the messenger, whether the one servin

Since the authority is in the Word and not the messenger, whether the one serving as pastor is a male or female is irrelevant. Yes, it's about God's gifting. We should never limit the Holy Spirit fro

Rebellion to God is never good. But William pre-supposes that God's design is ge

Rebellion to God is never good. But William pre-supposes that God's design is gender roles related to authority. Rather than rejecting God's Word, we are simply rejecting the man-made doctrine of gend

Egalitarianism is helping to bring clarity back to the creation account showing

Egalitarianism is helping to bring clarity back to the creation account showing that every word and detail in scripture is inspired and wholly sufficient. https://t.co/MzY26T1Y8U

However, being created first doesn't mean one is given dominance or even pre-emi

However, being created first doesn't mean one is given dominance or even pre-eminence over the one created after. We have case after case of the older serving the younger in scripture: - Abel over Ca

Is the rejection of "Male Headship" what opens the church to every cultural lie?

Is the rejection of "Male Headship" what opens the church to every cultural lie? It depends. If a church rejects a doctrine it sees as scripturally clear, it’s serious. But rejecting a doctrine to b

@16dubs In reality, it was a number of churches in the denomination that debated

@16dubs In reality, it was a number of churches in the denomination that debated this issue and prevented the General Synod from passing an amendment to the Book of Church Order to state that marriage

@16dubs Hi William. Your quotes do not reflect what was in my post. I said that

@16dubs Hi William. Your quotes do not reflect what was in my post. I said that the denomination that my church started with⎯the Reformed Church of America⎯went same s3x affirming. My church was neve

@harmonizedgrace The Bible doesn’t tell wives to obey their husbands in everyt

@harmonizedgrace The Bible doesn’t tell wives to *obey* their husbands in everything. What verse are you quoting?

@TravisSills I think they really believe that this is what the Bible teaches but

@TravisSills I think they really believe that this is what the Bible teaches but when you examine it and ask questions it turns out not to make any sense!

@MikeWingerii So she listens to every text you have with women? The practice you are describing has a fatal flaw—it depends on you sharing all texts. You are unlikely to share the one where there’s a real issue. It is better to open your phone for y...

@MikeWingerii So she listens to every text you have with women? The practice you are describing has a fatal flaw—it depends on you sharing all texts. You are unlikely to share the one where there’s a

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Jesus was a leader. He didn't come to command, but to serve. He asked people what they wanted Him to do for them, or if they wanted to be healed. He never overruled their will. He also said He came to s...

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Jesus was a leader. He didn't come to command, but to serve. He asked people what they wanted Him to do for them, or if they wanted to be healed. He nev

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge If you believe that elders are the greatest, then by Jesus' own words, the greatest ought to be the slave of all. "But it is not this way among you; rather, whoever wants to become prominent among you ...

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge If you believe that elders are the greatest, then by Jesus' own words, the greatest ought to be the slave of all. "But it is not this way among you; ra

@wrightdjohn @ProvisionistP Is that should the same as "should not commit adulte

@wrightdjohn @ProvisionistP Is that should the same as "should not commit adultery"? So for you, it's a sin for a woman to lead even if she's theologically solid and a gifted teacher?

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge What’s my folly? Defending what I believe script

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge What’s my folly? Defending what I believe scripture teaches? Yikes.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-29

@KarenCicco @IkeLifeLike @ymmotrojam @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff The HS is

@KarenCicco @IkeLifeLike @ymmotrojam @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff The HS is not limited to the church age believers. The church age is a dispensation but God’s inner work in all humans in all age

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-29

@KarenCicco @ymmotrojam @IkeLifeLike @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff It will be different as the church will be in heaven but still people will hear the gospel and believe and be saved and testify even to the point of death. There is no way that on...

@KarenCicco @ymmotrojam @IkeLifeLike @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff It will be different as the church will be in heaven but still people will hear the gospel and believe and be saved and testify e

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-29

@KarenCicco @ymmotrojam @IkeLifeLike @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff The HS’s work is increased in the church age (ie poured out) but to say that He wasn’t required to regenerate hearts to obey God in the OT is without justification. David said “do...

@KarenCicco @ymmotrojam @IkeLifeLike @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff The HS’s work is increased in the church age (ie poured out) but to say that He wasn’t required to regenerate hearts to obey God

Everyone is called to submit to Christ directly. A wife doesn’t submit to Christ

Everyone is called to submit to Christ directly. A wife doesn’t submit to Christ by submitting to another human even if that’s her husband. https://t.co/nl3rEZ8RG9

@ymmotrojam @KarenCicco @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff Just one comment, I understand Calvinism. I was responding to your specific comment. That said, Edwards is not writing inspired scripture. The idea that an unregenerate person will never even want to...

@ymmotrojam @KarenCicco @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff Just one comment, I understand Calvinism. I was responding to your specific comment. That said, Edwards is not writing inspired scripture. The idea t

@autocorrect2_0 Eph 5:21 has to include husbands submitting to their wives in th

@autocorrect2_0 Eph 5:21 has to include husbands submitting to their wives in the fear of Christ. Whatever the following verses are meaning they cannot mean that submission is one way only.

Eph 5:21 debate

@ProvisionistP Mike claims that anyone propagating egalitarian teaching needs to

@ProvisionistP Mike claims that anyone propagating egalitarian teaching needs to repent despite stating that it is secondary doctrine. He never retracted this. https://t.co/wtRV8VBOC6

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-26

@MikeWingerii And yet basic reading comprehension is precisely why I’m egalitari

@MikeWingerii And yet basic reading comprehension is precisely why I’m egalitarian. Yet you tell me I have to repent for propagating this teaching. Reading in context, asking questions and not stoppi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-18

@9999stacker @AlypiusThe_Wild @smashbaals “For no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God” (2Pe 1:21). “All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction,...

@9999stacker @AlypiusThe_Wild @smashbaals “For no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God” (2Pe 1:21). “All Scripture is inspired by God and be

2Pe 1:21 2Ti 3:16 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-10

@ThatSarahLynn @_jonbowlin @MikeWingerii The scriptures are clear that Jesus died for every human without exception. Only those who put on the robe of righteousness they have been given by Christ will have their sins covered. Adam’s sin brought deat...

@ThatSarahLynn @_jonbowlin @MikeWingerii The scriptures are clear that Jesus died for every human without exception. Only those who put on the robe of righteousness they have been given by Christ will

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-07

@JRowley11 @DustyDeevers You mean like laws against murder and theft? Traffic laws? Assault? Yes, of course. However, there should be no law against fornication, lust or even changing one’s gender or requiring belief in the God of the Bible. Laws ag...

@JRowley11 @DustyDeevers You mean like laws against murder and theft? Traffic laws? Assault? Yes, of course. However, there should be no law against fornication, lust or even changing one’s gender or

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-07

@JRowley11 @DustyDeevers Yes, once someone believes, we pass on the instructions of Jesus and His apostles. Laws and enforcing them are part of the purpose of government, but the OP (and you) seem to be suggesting treating everyone like confessing C...

@JRowley11 @DustyDeevers Yes, once someone believes, we pass on the instructions of Jesus and His apostles. Laws and enforcing them are part of the purpose of government, but the OP (and you) seem to

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-06

@Gorilla91267617 @noahsflood_ @MikeWingerii Yes, though scripture does say that

@Gorilla91267617 @noahsflood_ @MikeWingerii Yes, though scripture does say that God raises up whom He wills and removes whom He wills…even if that means using a democratic or republic process.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-04

@_jonbowlin @triplett_mark @CherylSchatz A baby isn’t able to produce those work

@_jonbowlin @triplett_mark @CherylSchatz A baby isn’t able to produce those works either. Is it inability that determines whether one is made in the “full” image of God? Are we made in the partial i