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@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.

@C_del_G @Rach4Patriarchy Really? Tell me which part of Ge 1:28 says that one is

@C_del_G @Rach4Patriarchy Really? Tell me which part of Ge 1:28 says that one is supposed to rule and the other 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

@jgrams90 @TomBuck Wives were treated like property so they were subjected like a slave to a master. Paul is elevating the wife to instead submit out of love like she does to Christ. That does not exclude the husband’s need to subject himself also in...

@jgrams90 @TomBuck Wives were treated like property so they were subjected like a slave to a master. Paul is elevating the wife to instead submit out of love like she does to Christ. That does not exc

Eph 5:21 debate

@ostrachan How about starting back in Genesis and re-examining where people snuc

@ostrachan How about starting back in Genesis and re-examining where people snuck the foreign idea of exclusive male rule into the text? https://t.co/wHT8WZWEVr

@Rach4Patriarchy The gun of "niceness"? Maybe no one should be exerting authori

@Rach4Patriarchy The gun of "niceness"? Maybe no one should be exerting authority over anyone in the church.

@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

I appreciate William doesn't want to encourage abuse! But if he wants to reflect

I appreciate William doesn't want to encourage abuse! But if he wants to reflect Christ's relationship with His Bride, then he should probably become an egalitarian. 😊 https://t.co/gjfH09kG1i

Yes, headship is not a matter of preference or pragmatism⎯nor is it a matter of

Yes, headship is not a matter of preference or pragmatism⎯nor is it a matter of authority. Importing modern ideas of "head" to the Biblical use is exactly what complementarians claim egalitarians are

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

True egalitarians don’t erase all boundaries. They recognize differences between

True egalitarians don’t erase all boundaries. They recognize differences between Jews and Gentiles, slave and free, and male and female, yet understand God’s intent to unite these differences into one

Rather than rebellion against creation, true egalitarians actually go back to an

Rather than rebellion against creation, true egalitarians actually go back to and align with the creation text and don't insert foreign details like gender authority roles. https://t.co/xoajYHRvbX

My church ordained women and then separated from the denomination because it was

My church ordained women and then separated from the denomination because it was allowing same s3x marriage. https://t.co/UZoLwrG0gt

There are egalitarians faithful to the text. The real gymnastics is insisting on

There are egalitarians faithful to the text. The real gymnastics is insisting on gender roles that restrict some in the body of Christ from preaching, teaching, or correcting others, including males,

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

Rather than dismissing 1Ti 2:11-15 as 'culturally conditioned,' by reading this

Rather than dismissing 1Ti 2:11-15 as 'culturally conditioned,' by reading this text in context of Paul's personal letter to Timothy and understanding his purpose, we see why Paul is obscuring the nam

1Ti 2:11-15 commentary

In 1Ti 2:11-15, Paul is dealing with a specific woman who is teaching false doct

In 1Ti 2:11-15, Paul is dealing with a specific woman who is teaching false doctrine who's husband⎯likely an elder and who is not deceived⎯remains silent. Sound familiar? It's just like the account of

1Ti 2:11-15 question

Rather than questioning God's Word, Egalitarians are simply questioning Compleme

Rather than questioning God's Word, Egalitarians are simply questioning Complementarians' insistence on inserting something foreign into the creation account. https://t.co/uAARF319hW

Egalitarians embrace God’s original design, focusing on the text’s details. They

Egalitarians embrace God’s original design, focusing on the text’s details. They recognize ‘head’ refers to the origin or source, not authority over, in describing relationships. https://t.co/Rh1SZart

From the very beginning, "head" is illustrated as origin of or source of, not au

From the very beginning, "head" is illustrated as origin of or source of, not authority over. In the original creation, both are given equal authority as both are human and the same flesh. There are n

Since the scripture doesn't actually teach male gender roles related to position

Since the scripture doesn't actually teach male gender roles related to positions of authority, the Biblical teaching of the equality of all in the body is not rebellion or mutiny, but rather faithful

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

@elonsucks88 @MikeWingerii Many churches will not allow women to serve as elders

@elonsucks88 @MikeWingerii Many churches will not allow women to serve as elders or pastors.

@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

@BMcfonzie @dalepartridge Yes, I’m sure that’s what he means. But he’s confused

@BMcfonzie @dalepartridge Yes, I’m sure that’s what he means. But he’s confused if he thinks leading and working is a male thing. We have clear examples in scripture that contradict that.

@oneeyedsnake64 @Christianaoluf1 @dalepartridge Hm. Both the mother and the fath

@oneeyedsnake64 @Christianaoluf1 @dalepartridge Hm. Both the mother and the father should “raise” children. That’s laying down their lives for their family. How is the husband dying by going to work?

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Elders are a separate function b

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Elders are a separate function because they are to specifically called to teach and correct false doctrine. The authority is in the Word of God.

@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

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

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-28

RT @e_baumgaertel: Paul is the one that, when I read literally, teaches of dispe

RT @e_baumgaertel: Paul is the one that, when I read literally, teaches of dispensations. https://t.co/D9WsFv4mOK

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-28

@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

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-28

@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 2024-11-27

@ymmotrojam Yes, there are those who are false. But the scripture is clear that

@ymmotrojam Yes, there are those who are false. But the scripture is clear that one can be in, then cut off because of unbelief, but then grafted in again. https://t.co/FYvR2DUE8S

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-27

@PaulieCuddy @CherylSchatz @ThePastorBurris https://t.co/grB3lzDUqJ

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-26

@MikeWingerii Indeed. One of the things pastors overburden themselves with is th

@MikeWingerii Indeed. One of the things pastors overburden themselves with is that they see themselves as having to have power and exercise authority over their church rather than to guide and lead by

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-20

@pauldirks Faith is an admission of inability and trusting someone who is able instead of oneself. You don't need to be regenerate to call out for help. The scripture states clearly that salvation is by faith. Salvation is not by election but throug...

@pauldirks Faith is an admission of inability and trusting someone who is able instead of oneself. You don't need to be regenerate to call out for help. The scripture states clearly that salvation is

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-20

@pauldirks If the atonement is unlimited in value and applies to all (as Shedd says), but the application is limited to the elect, then this amounts to God deciding to die for someone but not give them the benefit due to God's 'passing over them.' Ra...

@pauldirks If the atonement is unlimited in value and applies to all (as Shedd says), but the application is limited to the elect, then this amounts to God deciding to die for someone but not give the

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 2024-11-18

@9999stacker @AlypiusThe_Wild @smashbaals Ex 2:1-2⎯Of Moses, it is written: "Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three...

@9999stacker @AlypiusThe_Wild @smashbaals Ex 2:1-2⎯Of Moses, it is written: "Now a man *from the house of Levi* went and took as his wife a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son, and when s

Ex 2:1-2 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-15

@smashbaals Hogwash! Sexist? Misogynist? He has 10 women leaders listed in Ro 1

@smashbaals Hogwash! Sexist? Misogynist? He has 10 women leaders listed in Ro 16. Racist? Isn’t Paul literally the apostle to the Gentiles?

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 2024-11-08

@CWadeBaker @Protestia Where does Mt 18:15-20 refer to elders?

Mt 18:15-20 question

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

@AZJenn10 @kevinmyoung Hm. Whether his intentions are pure or not is not for you or I to judge. Showing the importance of the Bible isn’t a problem in my view. A Bible that includes materials related to the founding documents is strange and not my th...

@AZJenn10 @kevinmyoung Hm. Whether his intentions are pure or not is not for you or I to judge. Showing the importance of the Bible isn’t a problem in my view. A Bible that includes materials related

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 2024-11-05

@kevinmyoung Acts 2 presented unique circumstances. Many Jews traveled from afar to Jerusalem for the feast of tabernacles. Once the Holy Spirit began working in the early church, no one wanted to leave and so some who couldn’t go back home were in n...

@kevinmyoung Acts 2 presented unique circumstances. Many Jews traveled from afar to Jerusalem for the feast of tabernacles. Once the Holy Spirit began working in the early church, no one wanted to lea