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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-03

@manu_kmj @smashbaals Jesus cares about the unity of His church in truth. Unity

@manu_kmj @smashbaals Jesus cares about the unity of His church in truth. Unity requires some tolerance of things that are not critical to the faith. What Smash is doing is being unnecessarily divisiv

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-18

@walkingmushr00m @mtnhousewife 1️⃣, I’m egalitarian, not feminist. I stand for equal opportunity based on merit and in a Christian context, mutual submission (all set aside their rights to serve and love on another). 2️⃣, you know nothing of my wife...

@walkingmushr00m @mtnhousewife 1️⃣, I’m egalitarian, not feminist. I stand for equal opportunity based on merit and in a Christian context, mutual submission (all set aside their rights to serve and l

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-18

@PatrickHen1776 @mtnhousewife @Jleerockwell You guys seem to see everything as black and white! Egalitarians are in the middle between matriarchy and patriarchy. Feminism is about asserting women’s rights. Egalitarians (or mutualists) are about equa...

@PatrickHen1776 @mtnhousewife @Jleerockwell You guys seem to see everything as black and white! Egalitarians are in the middle between matriarchy and patriarchy. Feminism is about asserting women’s r

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-17

@MichelleDLesley @harmonizedgrace @mtnhousewife Thanks for offering to share wha

@MichelleDLesley @harmonizedgrace @mtnhousewife Thanks for offering to share what you have written/podcasted on the subject! I appreciate it. “…you need to stop harassing…” Where is this coming from

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-17

@harmonizedgrace @mtnhousewife Also, I speak to men all the time…constantly. Now

@harmonizedgrace @mtnhousewife Also, I speak to men all the time…constantly. Now I see a community of women who advocate for this view I’m interacting with and I’m interested also in your views on it

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-17

@mtnhousewife @harmonizedgrace In what way can we cooperate with the Spirit of G

@mtnhousewife @harmonizedgrace In what way can we cooperate with the Spirit of God and learn today in community? If the Holy Spirit worked in small groups in home gatherings, can we do that today? C

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry My next church was Baptist and within 5 minutes of our house. Rather than people driving in from all over, most people attended from the community. It was friendly and sound. We quickly became members and integrated into volunteering i...

@MaineMinistry My next church was Baptist and within 5 minutes of our house. Rather than people driving in from all over, most people attended from the community. It was friendly and sound. We quickly

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-15

@MaineMinistry @MikeWingerii I run a Bible study at my work and a Roman Catholic attends. He is a wonderful believer and a strong Christian brother. While I haven’t attended his church, I have strong concerns with many things I see in the RC church. ...

@MaineMinistry @MikeWingerii I run a Bible study at my work and a Roman Catholic attends. He is a wonderful believer and a strong Christian brother. While I haven’t attended his church, I have strong

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-14

@cswarketatora @PedroAmora6 @SeventhTrumpet7 @ThyGeekdomCome You are making good

@cswarketatora @PedroAmora6 @SeventhTrumpet7 @ThyGeekdomCome You are making good points that church unity is quite important. I recently made a thread on this issue. Care to contribute? https://t.co/9

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-14

@ernestadiq Yes, this is an important point. The unity of the church is very imp

@ernestadiq Yes, this is an important point. The unity of the church is very important to Jesus. I tackle this in the following thread. Care to contribute? https://t.co/9bMQ6rT0AT

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-14

@MaineMinistry @MikeWingerii Yes, I think unity of the church is very important to Jesus so we should only divide when absolutely necessary. It’s not that differences in beliefs and false teachings don’t cause harm—they do, but what is the harm of ca...

@MaineMinistry @MikeWingerii Yes, I think unity of the church is very important to Jesus so we should only divide when absolutely necessary. It’s not that differences in beliefs and false teachings do

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-14

What do you think? How do we balance unity with truth? When is leaving a church

What do you think? How do we balance unity with truth? When is leaving a church the right choice? Share your thoughts below. /end

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-14

The early church model reminds us that unity in truth is *critical.* Sometimes

The early church model reminds us that unity in truth is *critical.* Sometimes remaining in a struggling church is an act of faithfulness, standing out as a light to others. Other times, separation

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-14

Unity in the church is vital. Paul appeals, “Let there be no divisions among you

Unity in the church is vital. Paul appeals, “Let there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind” (1Co 1:10). Yet, this unity is rooted in truth. False doctrine, persistent s

1Co 1:10 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-14

🧵 Church unity and division Biblically, when is it appropriate to divide from y

🧵 Church unity and division Biblically, when is it appropriate to divide from your church? Join me as we tackle this important subject! 👇 https://t.co/Q2bCxQYxW1

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-19

@DavidWhitaker86 @CherylSchatz @MikeWingerii Mike is a public teacher. He doesn’

@DavidWhitaker86 @CherylSchatz @MikeWingerii Mike is a public teacher. He doesn’t get immunity from challenges just because he doesn’t like how they make him feel. If he wants to be shielded from that

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-05

@DMurzea @NeilShenvi I was. And I was deeply concerned about unity! This was one

@DMurzea @NeilShenvi I was. And I was deeply concerned about unity! This was one issue that was threatening the unity of the church. Now think about how you are responding to me right now! How you li

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-05

@DMurzea @NeilShenvi We have a Biblical example of a similar thing that was happ

@DMurzea @NeilShenvi We have a Biblical example of a similar thing that was happening in the early church. The Gentiles were being forced to become Judiazed or be excluded. Paul didn't say "Gentile Li

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-12

@VCITW @smashbaals I read my Bible and I care about the unity of the church and

@VCITW @smashbaals I read my Bible and I care about the unity of the church and full inclusion of my sisters in Christ.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-10

@Kevin_OrthoSP @smashbaals What if Jesus cares about the unity of His church?

@Kevin_OrthoSP @smashbaals What if Jesus cares about the unity of His church?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-08

@chris_z_123 @ryancduff "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, ***to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up*** until we...

@chris_z_123 @ryancduff "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, ***to prepare God's people for works of service, so t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-03

@YaakovSomar I’m not sure what you mean by feminism. I believe the scripture gi

@YaakovSomar I’m not sure what you mean by feminism. I believe the scripture gives equal opportunity to women; it doesn’t mean that there has to be equal outcomes.

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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 2024-06-14

@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 2024-06-12

@dpcacy The scripture only says that believers and those who overcome will be gi

@dpcacy The scripture only says that believers and those who overcome will be given the right to sit with Jesus on His throne. We don't have revelation as to what will be the case for those who never

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-09

@Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @smashbaals Again, you presume things: 1. That equal opportunity must mean we should see equal representation of M/F 2. That the NT explicitly names all pastors/elders 3. That God designates leadership to b...

@Grump_Old_Man @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @smashbaals Again, you presume things: 1. That equal opportunity must mean we should see equal representation of M/F 2. That the NT explicitly names all pas

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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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-06

@ScottCross_8 @pastherandie @pastordmack So Trump—a confirmed racist (as you sai

@ScottCross_8 @pastherandie @pastordmack So Trump—a confirmed racist (as you said)—received slightly more votes percentage wise from the black community (and with more turnout by far) than Bush?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-06

@ScottCross_8 @pastordmack Do you realize that a large part of the black communi

@ScottCross_8 @pastordmack Do you realize that a large part of the black community votes Trump? Why?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-03

Rather, when men create unbiblical restrictions and use them to bind God’s people, it harms Jesus’ church, causing division and disunity and suppressing the work of the Holy Spirit. Brian, let’s do better than this. Let’s be more Biblical. /5 http...

Rather, when men create unbiblical restrictions and use them to bind God’s people, it harms Jesus’ church, causing division and disunity and suppressing the work of the Holy Spirit. Brian, let’s do b

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-29

No, it just shows that those churches are able to tolerate differences on second

No, it just shows that those churches are able to tolerate differences on secondary matters because unity is more important than forcing others to agree with you on all debatable matters. https://t.co

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-29

@ChristMount777 @JoWiKi Unity of the body is also very important. More important than you getting your way in everything or your own personal comfort. Your church may have only male leaders but cooperating with others that have female leaders means t...

@ChristMount777 @JoWiKi Unity of the body is also very important. More important than you getting your way in everything or your own personal comfort. Your church may have only male leaders but cooper

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-09

@JollyStine @revjeffvox @ScottCross_8 @Sean_M_Dennis @DrSampler @andreacavie @Re

@JollyStine @revjeffvox @ScottCross_8 @Sean_M_Dennis @DrSampler @andreacavie @RevChrisDavis And for the unity of Jesus’ church! And for the freedom of the other half of the body to serve in whatever c

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-04-10

@peace_got @MikeWingerii First, treating other believers like they are in unrepentant sin because they support or are female elders/pastors is a serious problem that causes disunity. Second, tolerating others that disagree with you on debatable matt...

@peace_got @MikeWingerii First, treating other believers like they are in unrepentant sin because they support or are female elders/pastors is a serious problem that causes disunity. Second, tolerati

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-04-10

@peace_got @MikeWingerii Absolutely fine and encouraged to try to convince other

@peace_got @MikeWingerii Absolutely fine and encouraged to try to convince others of your view and educate ignorant people. I'm not against that at all. But tolerating others who disagree on secondary

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-29

@ymmotrojam @ronhenzel @CherylSchatz @JollyStine @pastherandie @peace_got @MikeWingerii But contrary to the example you gave, the community is not responsible for dealing with the kidnapper; the police are. Jesus does not mention the elders (unless ...

@ymmotrojam @ronhenzel @CherylSchatz @JollyStine @pastherandie @peace_got @MikeWingerii But contrary to the example you gave, the community is not responsible for dealing with the kidnapper; the polic

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-28

@ronhenzel @pastherandie @ymmotrojam @kriesese @smashbaals "Administration of prophecy"? Where are you getting this from? What does that even mean? Paul's concern is simply that if someone is prophecying and another has a prophecy, the first should ...

@ronhenzel @pastherandie @ymmotrojam @kriesese @smashbaals "Administration of prophecy"? Where are you getting this from? What does that even mean? Paul's concern is simply that if someone is prophec

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-28

@ymmotrojam @pastherandie @ronhenzel @kriesese @smashbaals You are saying that Paul doesn't want the women to contribute to the learning of the community: 14:1 - "Pursue love, yet earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy...

@ymmotrojam @pastherandie @ronhenzel @kriesese @smashbaals You are saying that Paul doesn't want the women to contribute to the learning of the community: 14:1 - "Pursue love, yet earnestly desire spi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-28

@ymmotrojam @pastherandie @ronhenzel @kriesese @smashbaals Also, Paul said in v3

@ymmotrojam @pastherandie @ronhenzel @kriesese @smashbaals Also, Paul said in v31 that "all can learn" but v35 suggests that women CANNOT LEARN in the community but must learn IN PRIVATE at home with

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-25

@Valiant12312 @MikeWingerii Jeremiah—respectfully, you cannot continue in unrepe

@Valiant12312 @MikeWingerii Jeremiah—respectfully, you cannot continue in unrepentant sin and remain in Christian community. Mike literally dropped a grenade on the church and walked out “cause I got

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-15

@JeremyMBauman @RBM7211 @MikeWingerii @TerranWilliams4 Paul is speaking to all b

@JeremyMBauman @RBM7211 @MikeWingerii @TerranWilliams4 Paul is speaking to all believers. What evidence is there he is speaking only to males? The term for “you” in Greek (ὑμεῖς, humeis) in this pass

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-12

@freemarketeer1 @Torncurtainorg @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii ‼️ Straw man alert ‼️

@freemarketeer1 @Torncurtainorg @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii ‼️ Straw man alert ‼️ Egalitarianism is not about equity (equal outcomes) but equality (equal opportunity).

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-12

@Torncurtainorg @914Ann @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii Yeah, I don't like this trophy for participation stuff. Lowers the bar and disincentivizes effort. I think you are thinking about equity which is equal outcomes. Egalitarians teach equality, as in equa...

@Torncurtainorg @914Ann @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii Yeah, I don't like this trophy for participation stuff. Lowers the bar and disincentivizes effort. I think you are thinking about equity which is equal

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-10

Please take back calling for repentance for something Egalitarians believe is ri

Please take back calling for repentance for something Egalitarians believe is right and have Biblical substantiation for; do not call for dividing our churches! For the love of God and for the sake

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-29

@BogdanOancea77 @JoanBandy In Romans 16, Paul mentions several women whom he praises for their work and contributions to the early Christian community, highlighting their roles and leadership. Here are the women mentioned: 1. Phoebe (Ro 16:1-2) - De...

@BogdanOancea77 @JoanBandy In Romans 16, Paul mentions several women whom he praises for their work and contributions to the early Christian community, highlighting their roles and leadership. Here ar

Ro 16:1-2 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-26

@powerisnotmine @joyklaprade Causing any division⎯if it is unnecessary (which means it is related to primary issues)⎯harms the body. Are you the kind of person that is into cutting off healthy body parts? Excluding churches over secondary disagreem...

@powerisnotmine @joyklaprade Causing any division⎯if it is unnecessary (which means it is related to primary issues)⎯harms the body. Are you the kind of person that is into cutting off healthy body p

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-09

@ronhenzel Here are some verses showing how God cares a LOT about unity of His body. How about these verses? Eph 4:1-6⎯Paul urges believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling, emphasizing unity and peace. 1 Cor 1:10⎯Paul appeals for unity...

@ronhenzel Here are some verses showing how God cares a LOT about unity of His body. How about these verses? Eph 4:1-6⎯Paul urges believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling, emphasizing u

1 Cor 1:10 Eph 4:1-6 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-29

@TheChileabSon @MalcangiSarah That’s a great verse. My wife is not sinning by having a job. She is incredibly gifted as a physio and her skills are a great benefit both to the community and also to herself. I’m not distressed. Every family has un...

@TheChileabSon @MalcangiSarah That’s a great verse. My wife is not sinning by having a job. She is incredibly gifted as a physio and her skills are a great benefit both to the community and also to

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-24

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Paul, I would want to be part of your church because it is part of Jesus' church and a church that is presumably trying their best to follow Jesus' commands. It would seem to me that the unity of the church is very...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Paul, I would want to be part of your church because it is part of Jesus' church and a church that is presumably trying their best to follow Jesus' commands. It wou

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-15

@cezargr1 @kblineage @JennaEllisEsq Making disciples means sharing the gospel. We are not given the authority to go and force unbelievers to repent and believe. "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity." (Col...

@cezargr1 @kblineage @JennaEllisEsq Making disciples means sharing the gospel. We are not given the authority to go and force unbelievers to repent and believe. "Be wise in the way you act toward ou

Col 4:5 debate