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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-02

@MozzieStark And 1 Cor 14:34-35 is a quote from the letter the Corinthians wrote

@MozzieStark And 1 Cor 14:34-35 is a quote from the letter the Corinthians wrote to Paul and he is rebuking them for attempting to silence half the body of Christ. https://t.co/WHlrSQvbxX

1 Cor 14:34-35 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-28

@randyjswife Really? Could people just be reading Paul wrong? 1 Cor 14:34-35–P

@randyjswife Really? Could people just be reading Paul wrong? 1 Cor 14:34-35–Paul is quoting from the letter the Corinthians wrote to him and refuting the men who are trying to silence half the body

1 Cor 14:34-35 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-22

@Hallucinator33 @DinosaurLes @Richard56245924 @churchofengland Yes, I’m not claiming Paul’s writings are not scripture. But Peter also notes that Paul writes some things that are hard to understand (2 Pet 3:16) and Peter is a contemporary of Paul. ...

@Hallucinator33 @DinosaurLes @Richard56245924 @churchofengland Yes, I’m not claiming Paul’s writings are not scripture. But Peter also notes that Paul writes some things that are hard to understand (

2 Pet 3:16 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-20

@Dionysu06200560 @DBrimzim @smashbaals Paul is responding to a number of things that the Corinthians wrote in their prior letter to him (1 Cor 7:1). His rhetoric is refuting their attempt to silence half the body of Christ. He is very clear in the ...

@Dionysu06200560 @DBrimzim @smashbaals Paul is responding to a number of things that the Corinthians wrote in their prior letter to him (1 Cor 7:1). His rhetoric is refuting their attempt to silence

1 Cor 7:1 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-15

@CivicNatalist @jchasedavis Right, not everyone is a leader. There is considerable variation in complementarian circles. The point being that dividing churches because women occupy a pastoral or elder or overseer role harms the body of Christ. It ...

@CivicNatalist @jchasedavis Right, not everyone is a leader. There is considerable variation in complementarian circles. The point being that dividing churches because women occupy a pastoral or eld

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-14

@jchasedavis Then there are others who after studying the scriptures more carefu

@jchasedavis Then there are others who after studying the scriptures more carefully realize we were wrong to exclude half the body of Christ from leadership opportunities. You don’t have to agree wit

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-14

@megbasham The SBC adding secondary matters into its statement of faith (even though done years ago) is causing harm to the body of Christ. The church belongs to Jesus and Jesus cares about unity in His body. When we divide over matters that are no...

@megbasham The SBC adding secondary matters into its statement of faith (even though done years ago) is causing harm to the body of Christ. The church belongs to Jesus and Jesus cares about unity in

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-14

@JasonSm32486931 @ortrails @goteamcarr When I began to investigate Paul more carefully, Paul became so much better to me. What I once thought was either confusing or at worst made Christianity look bad, I know understand as the wisdom of God. Why a...

@JasonSm32486931 @ortrails @goteamcarr When I began to investigate Paul more carefully, Paul became so much better to me. What I once thought was either confusing or at worst made Christianity look b

question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-12

@aleciajonesnow @fat_brownie @goteamcarr The vast majority of those who go to seminary don't know what this means: "Where two or three are gathered, there I am in their midst." No one is said to "authentein" anyone. Is a man supposed to be an autho...

@aleciajonesnow @fat_brownie @goteamcarr The vast majority of those who go to seminary don't know what this means: "Where two or three are gathered, there I am in their midst." No one is said to "aut

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-10

@TakTik227f1 @Genichiro42069 @KaitlynSchiess No, that's not what is going on here. Equal treatment is not the same as modern feminism. I am upholding God's word, not the doctrines of men which hold back half of the body of Christ from participating...

@TakTik227f1 @Genichiro42069 @KaitlynSchiess No, that's not what is going on here. Equal treatment is not the same as modern feminism. I am upholding God's word, not the doctrines of men which hold

debate
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

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel Hard to find a good church nowadays. I’d say the restrictions in your current church are not good though. Not being allowed communion? Communion is to be taken by all by Jesus’ command. Restricting that treats you like y...

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel Hard to find a good church nowadays. I’d say the restrictions in your current church are not good though. Not being allowed communion? Communion is to be taken by all by J

question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-12

@CherylSchatz @brmorris It’s not really a mystery. It started at the fall when

@CherylSchatz @brmorris It’s not really a mystery. It started at the fall when the man blames the woman and God and God prophecies that he will rule over the woman. A consequence of the fall, but no

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-12

@ProfeChaoRomero @NijayKGupta Exactly. The odd thing I don’t think most complem

@ProfeChaoRomero @NijayKGupta Exactly. The odd thing I don’t think most complementarians realize is that women are not really restricted, just complementarians (primarily the men) are restricted from

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-11

@Vicar0fChrist @gdianenelson @RickWarren One reason why there needs to be both female and male pastors is that women who need counselling don’t put male pastors into compromising situations. But what you seem to be saying is that males are restricte...

@Vicar0fChrist @gdianenelson @RickWarren One reason why there needs to be both female and male pastors is that women who need counselling don’t put male pastors into compromising situations. But what

debate
Scripture Commentary debate point

While freeing women to minister with their God-given to the entire body of Christ has been a very strong passion for me, it has not been the main focus of my ministry. In 1988 God called me to give of my time, my money and my talents to help Jehovah’s Witnesses find the truth about the real Jesus Ch

[counterargument] From: Prayer Request

counterargument
Theology verse entry

Ephesians 4:11-13

Sections: debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Ephesians 4:11-13 spiritual gifts,Christ distributes,pastors,teachers,apostles,prophets,evangelists,equipping,unity,egalitarian
Theology verse entry

Ephesians 2:14-16

Sections: exegesis, greek_analysis

Ephesians 2:14-16 wall of partition,dividing wall,peace,one new man,Jew Gentile,egalitarian
Theology verse entry

1 Corinthians 10:16-22

Sections: exegesis

1 Corinthians 10:16-22 communion,Lord's supper,body of Christ,participation,koinonia,idol worship,table of demons
Theology verse entry

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sections: cross_references, exegesis

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 communion,Lord's supper,discerning the body,love feast,agape,judgment,selfishness,corporate worship
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-13

Balance: all believers should be open to learning from one another, including across genders

Mike offers a balanced complementarian application.

women in ministry mutual edification informal teaching
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-30

There is no select group of priests within the body of Christ in the New Testament

Mike explains that the concept of a special clerical priesthood arose from culture and church history, not from the NT or apostolic teaching.

presbyter priesthood Roman Catholicism
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-30

The Bible never speaks of a second tier of 'extra-priesty' people within the body of Christ

Mike emphasizes there is no second category of priests in the NT beyond the universal priesthood.

universal priesthood of believers clerical priesthood
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-20

Can egalitarians extend Paul's concerns to eldership status for women?

Mike frames the central challenge for the rest of the video.

eldership scope of application one in Christ
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-20

Ben Witherington III changed his position between 1981 and 2009 without building a bridge

Mike traces the evolution of an important egalitarian scholar's views.

Ben Witherington III Rite and Rights for Women What's in the Word
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-18

Ephesians 4:15-16 — Christ as head from whom the body grows; this passage does focus on provision

Mike examines the second passage cited by egalitarians.

Ephesians 4:15-16 kephale Ephesians 4:15-16 body of Christ provision
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-04

Overview of the egalitarian vs. complementarian debate

Mike frames the two polar opposite positions on women in ministry as context for the five views he will present.

complementarianism egalitarianism gender roles
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-04

The scenario of a wife judging her husband's prophecy illustrates the authority problem

Mike illustrates why judging prophecy creates a specific submission/authority issue.

submission Anthony Thiselton marriage authority
Mike Winger idea 2018-01-10

2 John 1:7 misapplied: Gnostic/Docetic context

JW distortion of an anti-Gnostic passage

2 John 1:7 Incarnation 2 John 1:7 Gnosticism
Mike Winger idea 2017-12-27

Tip 4: Three specific areas to evaluate — godliness, relationships, and responsibilities

Fourth of seven tips. Mike defines the domains of life to assess in annual review.

self-examination responsibility godliness
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-17

Mike would consider a video on Joel Osteen but would need to study his teaching thoroughly first before offering any critique.

Q&A section: viewer requests a video critiquing Joel Osteen.

Joel Osteen discernment Q&A Joel Osteen
Mike Winger idea 2019-02-13

Marriage does not exist in heaven; relational bonds persist but are not exclusive spousal bonds

Second part of viewer's marriage question about afterlife

Matthew 22:30 Christ and the Church eschatology resurrection
Mike Winger idea 2019-04-24

Q&A: Traditional vs. contemporary worship music — worship is not primarily about personal enjoyment; cross-generational blending is ideal

Audience question about worship style preferences

church culture worship community
Mike Winger idea 2019-07-31

Practical pastoral counsel: baptized as infant → get believers' baptism; already baptized your child → let them choose later

Winger offers pastoral guidance for common situations arising from the infant baptism debate.

baptism infant baptism believers baptism
Mike Winger idea 2020-09-18

Avoiding heresy-tracking burnout — know your realm of responsibility in the body of Christ

Question from Judah Matthews about discernment without anxiety over every false teaching.

false teaching heresy discernment
Mike Winger idea 2020-09-25

Acts 2 — the inauguration of the Holy Spirit: all present spoke in tongues

First of three Acts passages cited by tongues-required proponents

Acts 2 Acts 2 new covenant gifts of the Spirit
Mike Winger idea 2020-09-25

1 Corinthians 12:30 — rhetorical questions imply not all speak in tongues

Second and final Corinthians passage used to refute tongues-salvation requirement

1 Corinthians 12:30 1 Corinthians 12:27-29 gifts of the Spirit tongues and salvation 1 Corinthians 12:30
Mike Winger idea 2020-09-25

Spiritual gifts are discerned by what you are good at, not merely what excites you

Second part of Faded Princess's question about how to identify one's gifts

spiritual gifts vocation gifts of the Spirit
Mike Winger idea 2020-09-25

Discovering gifts requires doing everything first and then observing where you excel

Practical application of gift discernment

spiritual gifts vocation body of Christ
Mike Winger idea 2020-11-06

Paul rebuked Peter publicly in Galatians 2 because his behavior impacted the whole community

Mike shows a biblical precedent for public confrontation of a leader

Galatians 2 Paul Peter Galatians 2
Mike Winger idea 2020-12-18

When someone professing faith lives as an unbeliever, the individual Christian's posture should shift from fellowship mode to outreach mode — still loving and gracious but with different relational goals.

Application of 1 Corinthians 5:11 to personal relationships with professing but lifestyle-unbelieving friends.

1 Corinthians 5:11 Evangelism 1 Corinthians 5:11 Church Discipline
Mike Winger idea 2020-12-18

Two issues with heresy hunters: (1) a divisive uncharitable attitude over secondary issues needing gentle correction toward unity; (2) the real possibility they are right — total openness to correction with zero self-defensiveness is required.

Continued advice on handling heresy hunters in ministry.

Humility Heresy Hunting / Online Critics Self-Defense vs. Service
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-01

Announcement: upcoming deep-dive study on women's roles and gender in the church

2021 ministry plans

women in ministry complementarianism egalitarianism
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-01

Q6 (wrong week): Advice for someone leaving a cult (JW) and finding a church; overcoming spiritual abuse

Response to question about choosing a church after leaving JW (note: Mike realized partway through this was from a previous week's questions)

spiritual authority Jehovah's Witnesses baptism
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-08

A rearview mirror test for Spirit-led claims: look back at past "God told me" moments and evaluate their accuracy

Practical tool for evaluating claims of Spirit guidance

Holy Spirit discernment false prophecy
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-15

Jesus currently has a glorified human body in heaven — the localized presence of God is where Christ is embodied, worshipped by angels

Question from Agnes Magnusson about what form Jesus has in heaven.

Acts 1:9-11 Philippians 3:21 Glorified body of Christ Ascension of Christ Right hand of God
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-12

Q11: Who can perform baptism? Scripture gives no explicit rule but establishes community precedent; a parent can baptize a child

Viewer 'Skirt Bobcat' asks who is authorized to perform baptism and whether a parent can baptize their children.

Paul the Apostle church authority baptism
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

Question: Thoughts on the ecumenical movement — should I leave a church that is part of it?

Viewer in Finland asks about ecumenism, since most Finnish churches are officially part of the ecumenical movement.

church unity Calvary Chapel secondary issues
Mike Winger idea 2020-12-04

Advice for a 20-year-old preparing for pastoral ministry: balance seminary education with active local church service, and remove ego.

Question from John Parizzo about preparing for pastoral ministry while in college and seminary.

Pastoral formation Seminary education Humility in ministry
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-22

Ministry titles and the clergy-laity distinction: what Jesus really forbade in Matthew 23

Chris Horn asked whether Matthew 23:8-12 prohibits using ministry titles like pastor or elder.

1 Timothy 3 Galatians 3:28 Matthew 23:8-12 servant leadership overseer episkopos
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