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@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl So you are the light given to them?

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT It sounds like when you read “head” you under

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT It sounds like when you read “head” you understand “Christ is the authority of the church”—why doesn’t Paul use a word for authority?

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl So if a leader goes beyond scripture, the lea

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl So if a leader goes beyond scripture, the leader is held to account, but the one following them into error was only doing what they were told so they are held guiltl

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl The idea of "obeying your leaders" in the Greek means to be willing to be convinced. It doesn't mean "blind obedience" but openness and not a stubborn refusal to listen. But doing what they say requires that it mu...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl The idea of "obeying your leaders" in the Greek means to be willing to be convinced. It doesn't mean "blind obedience" but openness and not a stubborn refusal to li

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT I think the idea that the husband represents "God" and the wife represents "humans" eliciting a one way subordination of the wife to her husband is extremely problematic. The authority should never be presumed to b...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT I think the idea that the husband represents "God" and the wife represents "humans" eliciting a one way subordination of the wife to her husband is extremely problem

@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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@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Where does Ephesians 5 refer to God giving hu

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Where does Ephesians 5 refer to God giving husbands "authority" over their wives? I'm not seeing it.

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT If I’m willing to work within the existing co

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT If I’m willing to work within the existing complementarian structures yet am convinced egalitarian is the correct scriptural perspective, do you have the authority t

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Do you have the authority to compel me to bel

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Do you have the authority to compel me to believe Calvinism at the threat of never being a leader in your church?

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT What authority? https://t.co/8yfcbBvmdq

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT https://t.co/Mz6aVoSyPv

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT God will actually hold men responsible who wi

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT God will actually hold men responsible who wield authority over their wives.

@MarkGrote While Artemis was important in Ephesian life, I highly doubt that this was the problem in the church since: - Paul’s preaching resulted in the new believers abandoning Artemis almost like it was the mark of what a Christian was - Paul ment...

@MarkGrote While Artemis was important in Ephesian life, I highly doubt that this was the problem in the church since: - Paul’s preaching resulted in the new believers abandoning Artemis almost like i

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT There is a disparity in the two approaches. Wilson's approach is all about authority and responsibility to make the woman obey his leadership, whereas Peace's approach is about gently confronting an issue and worki...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT There is a disparity in the two approaches. Wilson's approach is all about authority and responsibility to make the woman obey his leadership, whereas Peace's appro

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@lynette_f815 @MarkGrote The only point I’d contest was your broad statement that “women were uneducated.” I’m not sure how you arrived at this. Priscilla, although she wasn’t from Ephesus, is an example of a very educated woman. Since Paul uses t...

@lynette_f815 @MarkGrote The only point I’d contest was your broad statement that “women were uneducated.” I’m not sure how you arrived at this. Priscilla, although she wasn’t from Ephesus, is an ex

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-20

@ich1ban123456 @sympatheticNPC @DST_QA @ymmotrojam Just because Paul is dealing with a specific concern in the marital relationship doesn’t mean that he is affirming the already culturally acceptable idea that the husband is the master over his wife....

@ich1ban123456 @sympatheticNPC @DST_QA @ymmotrojam Just because Paul is dealing with a specific concern in the marital relationship doesn’t mean that he is affirming the already culturally acceptable

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-20

@MarkGrote I’m egalitarian so I agree with you on that, but I think that the details in this passage don’t fit your description. Paul uses the singular in vs 11-12, “the woman” in v14 and “she will be saved…if they” in v15. All of these point to a ...

@MarkGrote I’m egalitarian so I agree with you on that, but I think that the details in this passage don’t fit your description. Paul uses the singular in vs 11-12, “the woman” in v14 and “she will b

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@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC I became egalitarian after about 13 years of marriage and it helped save my marriage. Paul and Peter are addressing particular issues and not saying wives are not to love and give their lives like Jesus not husbands not to su...

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC I became egalitarian after about 13 years of marriage and it helped save my marriage. Paul and Peter are addressing particular issues and not saying wives are not to love and

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@Alicia_Bittle_ @BarbaraCowley That had to do with the Lord’s house. Is the Iow

@Alicia_Bittle_ @BarbaraCowley That had to do with the Lord’s house. Is the Iowa State capitol building God’s temple? You seem to be really reaching. Why? Look how Paul handles idols. https://t.co

@sympatheticNPC @DST_QA One more comment⎯Yes, Paul directs men to love their wives as Jesus loves His church, but do you think that women are not also to love as Jesus loves? Just because that is not stated doesn't mean it is not implied. Perhaps t...

@sympatheticNPC @DST_QA One more comment⎯Yes, Paul directs men to love their wives as Jesus loves His church, but do you think that women are not also to love as Jesus loves? Just because that is not

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT When you say obey, do you mean obey against one’s will? Are we to obey Jesus against our will? I don’t think that’s what this means. Further, is Jesus not saying that He will fulfill whatever His people ask in Hi...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT When you say obey, do you mean obey against one’s will? Are we to obey Jesus against our will? I don’t think that’s what this means. Further, is Jesus not saying

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@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Maybe it would be helpful to highlight the one way authority. What authority do you have over your church members that is one way. Please provide examples. - Setting the service time? - Not allowing people to spe...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Maybe it would be helpful to highlight the one way authority. What authority do you have over your church members that is one way. Please provide examples. - Sett

Some examples on how the apostle Paul dealt with idols in the book of Acts. http

Some examples on how the apostle Paul dealt with idols in the book of Acts. https://t.co/iaxVs8R4D3

@LizzieMarbach Do you see the apostle Paul tearing down idols? No doubt, his preaching led to people throwing out their idols. The only thing holding up an idol is the worshipper; save the worshipper and the idols go away all by themselves. "You s...

@LizzieMarbach Do you see the apostle Paul tearing down idols? No doubt, his preaching led to people throwing out their idols. The only thing holding up an idol is the worshipper; save the worshippe

@kelcy_lowry @chimpchompchamp Misinterpretation of God's word is certainly more common than sand on the seashore these days! However, I don't think the evidence points to Eve misinterpreting or adding to (lying about) what God said. Here's why: 1⃣...

@kelcy_lowry @chimpchompchamp Misinterpretation of God's word is certainly more common than sand on the seashore these days! However, I don't think the evidence points to Eve misinterpreting or addin

@smashbaals We are told to tolerate unbelievers. Where did you see the Apostle

@smashbaals We are told to tolerate unbelievers. Where did you see the Apostle Paul destroying idols? Rather he used one of them to preach the gospel!

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl I’m genuinely curious. I’m looking for examp

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl I’m genuinely curious. I’m looking for examples. Do you mean you have the authority to exclude me from doing things where scripture doesn’t exclude me?

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT How are you responsible for your wife’s sanctification and she is not responsible for yours? Paul, you’ve set yourself up as your wife’s Lord. Do you not see this? No king is responsible for my sanctification. ...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT How are *you* responsible for your wife’s sanctification and she is not responsible for yours? Paul, you’ve set yourself up as your wife’s Lord. Do you not see thi

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl But I sure did enjoy welcoming Paul into the

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl But I sure did enjoy welcoming Paul into the egalitarian fold!! 😂

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Paul, if I was a member in your church, how a

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Paul, if I was a member in your church, how are you my authority? In what ways do you then have authority over my life separate from scripture?

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Paul, sanctification is an internal work. Ex

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl Paul, sanctification is an internal work. External stimuli can provoke things God uses to sanctify you but they are NOT what sanctifies you, God is alone the one wh

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl Yes! Corrected, challenged, disciplined thro

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl Yes! Corrected, challenged, disciplined through your interactions with…but sanctification is through the Spirit’s work.

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Then by that you are sanctified by your wife

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Then by that you are sanctified by your wife also, so you are saying there is no hierarchy. Welcome to the egalitarian fold! ☺️

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Yes, and your willingness to do what you believe is right is commendable. For the record, as an egalitarian I don’t believe in forcing oneself into positions just because you believe you have the right to. Even as...

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Yes, and your willingness to do what you believe is right is commendable. For the record, as an egalitarian I don’t believe in forcing oneself into positions just b

RT @ryanschatz: @DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT “But many who are first will

RT @ryanschatz: @DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT “But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” (Matt 19:30) The fact that…

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Gal 3:26-29 Matt 19:30 debate

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT “But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” (Matt 19:30) The fact that people make Gal 3:26-29 about eternity only is unjustified. What we are doing now is preparing us for eternity. And those who...

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT “But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” (Matt 19:30) The fact that people make Gal 3:26-29 about eternity only is unjustified. What we are doin

RT @ryanschatz: @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT This shows that you think Chr

RT @ryanschatz: @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT This shows that you think Christ changes a woman **through** the husband. Paul—as respe…

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT This shows that you think Christ changes a woman through the husband. Paul—as respectfully as I can say it, this is a recipe for disaster. If it seems to be working for you, that is by the grace of God or perh...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT This shows that you think Christ changes a woman **through** the husband. Paul—as respectfully as I can say it, this is a recipe for disaster. If it seems to be wo

RT @ryanschatz: @pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl This line of reasoning is int

RT @ryanschatz: @pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl This line of reasoning is interesting to me because on your accounting, the husband repr…

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl This line of reasoning is interesting to me because on your accounting, the husband represents Jesus (who is God) and the church represents redeemed but sinful humans. This is a setup for serious abuse as all men a...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl This line of reasoning is interesting to me because on your accounting, the husband represents Jesus (who is God) and the church represents redeemed but sinful human

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl On the contrary, when the church is complementarian-ized, the uniqueness of the work of Christ is taken away. - Where do we have a human being told to sanctify another human being? - Where are the methods the man i...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl On the contrary, when the church is complementarian-ized, the uniqueness of the work of Christ is taken away. - Where do we have a human being told to sanctify anot

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl No, that man and woman are solely in the image of God is clear. Also, Eve was in fact the very last thing created. While God created animals before Adam, He just created more in front of Adam. I suspect its femal...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl No, that man and woman are solely in the image of God is clear. Also, Eve was in fact the very last thing created. While God created animals before Adam, He just c

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl It’s not online. It’s only available in pape

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl It’s not online. It’s only available in paper. I’ll email a scan to you.

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl And now we have the actual difference stated

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl And now we have the actual difference stated plainly. Thank you Paul. Show me what authority you are talking about. I don’t see it.

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT A wife not doing the dishes to whatever stand

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT A wife not doing the dishes to whatever standards you set is not a sin. I’ve taken over dish duty for about a year now. And tell it to the church doesn’t require a

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl But complementarian, though less extreme than

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl But complementarian, though less extreme than patriarchy, is still not in the middle. I’m saying egalitarian solves the problems unless you feel that the problem it

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl If feminism and patriarch are both having tro

@pauldirks @KaeleyT @DeeGoingsGirl If feminism and patriarch are both having trouble…why not egalitarian? It’s sitting right there in the middle staring at you. ☺️

1 Cor 14:34-35 1 Tim 2:11-15 general

@InnovationHQ2 @punkrockproseco @ADRoblesMedia It’s not crystal clear. In 1 Cor 14:34-35, Paul is quoting from the letter the Corinthians wrote to him and in 1 Tim 2:11-15 he is pointing out a situation that he left Timothy behind in Ephesus to deal...

@InnovationHQ2 @punkrockproseco @ADRoblesMedia It’s not crystal clear. In 1 Cor 14:34-35, Paul is quoting from the letter the Corinthians wrote to him and in 1 Tim 2:11-15 he is pointing out a situat

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Well, I didn't say it should be done without telling the elders, but that the elders are not the church. It would be probably wise to tell the elders first. However, my prior church added the elders as the third a...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Well, I didn't say it should be done without telling the elders, but that the elders are not the church. It would be probably wise to tell the elders first. Howeve