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@katsandhearts @kgaugelo_N @VoicesHead100 @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru

@katsandhearts @kgaugelo_N @VoicesHead100 @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning Strange that some males seem to think they are the teacher of all women.

@kgaugelo_N @katsandhearts @VoicesHead100 @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning How would Paul refer to a specific woman if he wanted to do so without naming her? This was a personal letter to Timothy, after all. And Paul said in 1...

@kgaugelo_N @katsandhearts @VoicesHead100 @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning How would Paul refer to a specific woman if he wanted to do so without naming her? This was a personal

1 Tim 1:3 question

@kgaugelo_N @katsandhearts @VoicesHead100 @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru

@kgaugelo_N @katsandhearts @VoicesHead100 @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning I doubt you can either. How is 1 Tim 2:12 applying to all women when the text clearly says “a woman”?

1 Tim 2:12 question

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-06

@katsandhearts @Richard89885354 It’s ok. There’s others that do care who read. I also do this for later when someone asks me the same question. 1 Tim 2:11-15 is complex enough that it needs to be explained in various ways and I also need the practic...

@katsandhearts @Richard89885354 It’s ok. There’s others that do care who read. I also do this for later when someone asks me the same question. 1 Tim 2:11-15 is complex enough that it needs to be exp

1 Tim 2:11-15 general

@Richard89885354 Not all are overseers. If God gifts a woman and puts it on the

@Richard89885354 Not all are overseers. If God gifts a woman and puts it on the heart to desire the task of overseer, is her desire a sin?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-05

@BornAgainMissy @ryancduff @MarkGrote I hear that. Many who have grown up in comp churches don’t feel right about female pastors and teachers. But we do have to submit our “heart” to scripture, though if you are not comfortable, you should go with wh...

@BornAgainMissy @ryancduff @MarkGrote I hear that. Many who have grown up in comp churches don’t feel right about female pastors and teachers. But we do have to submit our “heart” to scripture, though

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-05

@ronhenzel @ErweeKoos In Rom 3:10-18, Paul is quoting from Psalm 14 and it is clear from this passage, that there are two groups: "The fool" (red) and "a righteous generation" (blue) So the statement "not even one" should say "not even one of the fo...

@ronhenzel @ErweeKoos In Rom 3:10-18, Paul is quoting from Psalm 14 and it is clear from this passage, that there are two groups: "The fool" (red) and "a righteous generation" (blue) So the statement

Rom 3:10-18 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-25

@susannemaynes @cindyrushton @MarkGrote @budding_author @1CynthiaHester @PaulReidcfc @kaylamarkley01 @CarrieKress @JollyStine Hi Susanne! How do you understand Deut 30:6? My understanding is that the Holy Spirit, required for circumcision of the he...

@susannemaynes @cindyrushton @MarkGrote @budding_author @1CynthiaHester @PaulReidcfc @kaylamarkley01 @CarrieKress @JollyStine Hi Susanne! How do you understand Deut 30:6? My understanding is that th

Deut 30:6 question

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-22

@bagby_abe @Protestia How do you know if I’m sincere or not as it is my internal

@bagby_abe @Protestia How do you know if I’m sincere or not as it is my internal state? Can you read my heart. I’ll tell you: I’m sincere. What is my hermeneutic? Taking the Bible with all its det

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-15

@ymmotrojam @Soteriology101 It appears you're mixing up two different concepts as "testing the spirits." John's discussion focuses on discerning heart attitudes, whereas Jesus addresses testing the spirits. Isn't it the case that Jesus is concerned ...

@ymmotrojam @Soteriology101 It appears you're mixing up two different concepts as "testing the spirits." John's discussion focuses on discerning heart attitudes, whereas Jesus addresses testing the s

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

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-12

@InnovationHQ2 @punkrockproseco @ADRoblesMedia The church is the only one who judges between the worship of God or not, even then, Christians don't judge the heart or motives of other professing believers. The state is not to act like the church. I...

@InnovationHQ2 @punkrockproseco @ADRoblesMedia The church is the only one who judges between the worship of God or not, even then, Christians don't judge the heart or motives of other professing belie

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-11

@JonKismetCalvin @ymmotrojam @Deigratia1985 @ich1ban123456 @kelcy_lowry Hi John, I'm not sure that Artemis is something Paul is bringing into the context of 1 Timothy. Paul references: 1. v4: fables and genealogies (which cause disputes rather than ...

@JonKismetCalvin @ymmotrojam @Deigratia1985 @ich1ban123456 @kelcy_lowry Hi John, I'm not sure that Artemis is something Paul is bringing into the context of 1 Timothy. Paul references: 1. v4: fables

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-26

@ymmotrojam @ich1ban123456 Sin is sin. It's not about sincerity or my heart's d

@ymmotrojam @ich1ban123456 Sin is sin. It's not about sincerity or my heart's desire. So you are ok with me going to Hell? Would you ever attend my church and fellowship with us as fellow believers

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-21

@AJRigney @LandOnYourHome @ZacharyGarris Regarding context, you have a wholehear

@AJRigney @LandOnYourHome @ZacharyGarris Regarding context, you have a wholehearted agree from me! We also cannot ignore the specific grammar Paul used. And carefully examine his back references in

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-11

@KaeleyT @pauldirks There’s a few passages in the NT and they both take the focus off of outward beauty: “Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of...

@KaeleyT @pauldirks There’s a few passages in the NT and they both take the focus off of outward beauty: “Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on f

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-18

@MarksSara72430 @pauldirks @KaeleyT Yes, that’s exactly right. The danger is what lurks in the heart. A woman is not dangerous just because of her beauty. Further, attraction is also in the eye of the one observing, so not everyone responds equall...

@MarksSara72430 @pauldirks @KaeleyT Yes, that’s exactly right. The danger is what lurks in the heart. A woman is not dangerous just because of her beauty. Further, attraction is also in the eye of

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-17

@pauldirks @KaeleyT Actually...I heard John Wick killed two people with a pencil😏 My point was that the danger is in the heart, for it is from the heart that evil comes. Art, music, wealth, authority, beauty or power are not dangerous if the person...

@pauldirks @KaeleyT Actually...I heard John Wick killed two people with a pencil😏 My point was that the danger is in the heart, for it is from the heart that evil comes. Art, music, wealth, authorit

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-16

@pauldirks @KaeleyT In that way of viewing things, even a butter knife is danger

@pauldirks @KaeleyT In that way of viewing things, even a butter knife is dangerous as someone could use it to murder someone. No, rather, the proper way of thinking about these matters is that the d

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-11

@anahnemoo This is frankly ridiculous. All are commanded by the authority of God to make disciples of all nations...and women are included. If God gifts a woman with a pastoral heart and a gifting for teaching and she is sound in the faith and qual...

@anahnemoo This is frankly ridiculous. All are commanded by the authority of God to make disciples of all nations...and women are included. If God gifts a woman with a pastoral heart and a gifting f

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-16

@danitreweek It's genuinely heartening to hear about your experience with complementarians who demonstrated such respect and equality. Indeed, the very best complementarians are those who, in practice, embody an egalitarian approach. =) The challeng...

@danitreweek It's genuinely heartening to hear about your experience with complementarians who demonstrated such respect and equality. Indeed, the very best complementarians are those who, in practice

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-15

@blitziod @muddymothball @godlywomanhood Moses permitted divorce but Jesus doesn’t. According to Steve one must be false? "Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?” Jesus replie...

@blitziod @muddymothball @godlywomanhood Moses permitted divorce but Jesus doesn’t. According to Steve one must be false? "Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certif

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii Are you a woman? I’m always curious how some of my biggest detractors are women attempting to correct and teach me that they are not allowed to teach. Just seems odd. Sometimes what seems like nonsense to s...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii Are you a woman? I’m always curious how some of my biggest detractors are women attempting to correct and teach me that they are not allowed to teach. Just s

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii No, that’s not quite right. It says wom

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii No, that’s not quite right. It says women cannot speak as its shameful, base, lewd. That would include all women. But the other comment is that the married o

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii You may have helped me find a better explanation in the lexicons so not only am I not embarrassed, I’m elated! I am able to read the Bible in context so I can understand it but sometimes these lexical resource...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii You may have helped me find a better explanation in the lexicons so not only am I not embarrassed, I’m elated! I am able to read the Bible in context so I can

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii “You really ought to be embarrassed.” Is this really necessary? Thayer’s may have interpretively selected the wrong application here. This isn’t an “A or B” construction though some may think it is. I took ...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii “You really ought to be embarrassed.” Is this really necessary? Thayer’s may have interpretively selected the wrong application here. This isn’t an “A or B”

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii Right, the order of creation is linked to deception. Adam wasn’t deceived because he experienced God in the act of creating (see my post on 1 Tim 2:11-15). There is no law in scripture that says that it is sh...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii Right, the order of creation is linked to deception. Adam wasn’t deceived because he experienced God in the act of creating (see my post on 1 Tim 2:11-15). Th

1 Tim 2:11-15 general

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii That some quotes aren’t introduced means that it is possible. Therefore, we need to read in context to determine whether or not this is a quote. Paul says to eagerly desire to prophesy, not that everyone will...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii That some quotes aren’t introduced means that it is possible. Therefore, we need to read in context to determine whether or not this is a quote. Paul says to

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii What stands is Paul’s statements in the beginning of chapter 14 up to verses 34-35 and Paul’s questions in verse 36 that contradict verses 34 & 35. My sources were the Exegetical Dictionary of the New Test...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii What stands is Paul’s statements in the beginning of chapter 14 up to verses 34-35 and Paul’s questions in verse 36 that contradict verses 34 & 35. My sour

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii Ah, thanks. I learned a new term today. “A fortiori = with greater reason or more convincing force.” You are right—I’m not saying Paul is using “nomos” for rabbinical traditions but that he is quoting from t...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii Ah, thanks. I learned a new term today. “A fortiori = with greater reason or more convincing force.” You are right—I’m not saying Paul is using “nomos” for r

1 Cor 10:23 In 14:34-35 general

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii About Paul not introducing vv34-35 as a quote. Paul doesn’t always introduce his quote such as in 1 Cor 10:23. In 14:34-35 the “or” in v36 is used as a contrastive because vv34-35 contradict what Paul writes ...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii About Paul not introducing vv34-35 as a quote. Paul doesn’t always introduce his quote such as in 1 Cor 10:23. In 14:34-35 the “or” in v36 is used as a contra

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii - yes, women speaking is gender specific. But why only women? Why is their speech shameful, base, filthy? - the only ones who have to learn at home are wives. But Paul says: "For you can all prophesy one by...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii - yes, women speaking is gender specific. But why only women? Why is their speech shameful, base, filthy? - the only ones who have to learn at home are wives.

1Cor 14:31 debate

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii - Not shameful to interrupt (as that wouldn’t be gender specific). - What makes married women specifically out of order for speaking? - what about single women who cannot ask their husbands? What about younger...

@OccamsBraiser @iheartJ37 @MikeWingerii - Not shameful to interrupt (as that wouldn’t be gender specific). - What makes married women specifically out of order for speaking? - what about single women

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-21

@MikeWingerii @iheartJ37 But there are no male pronouns in this passage. There’s no “must not be a woman” or “must be a man.” “One woman man” has to be one way or the other and the default would be male. This requirement is repeated for deacons an...

@MikeWingerii @iheartJ37 But there are no male pronouns in this passage. There’s no “must not be a woman” or “must be a man.” “One woman man” has to be one way or the other and the default would be

Scripture Commentary tweet 2011-05-25

@PastorMark "Every Christian who prays is functionally a Calvinist..." - not unl

@PastorMark "Every Christian who prays is functionally a Calvinist..." - not unless you are praying that God will change the heart of ppl.