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Scripture Commentary article 2007-08-17

Are Womens Gifts Secondary

Last post we referenced 1 Corinthians 12:7 teaching us that the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good of the body of Christ. But are women’s gifts somehow secondary

1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 12:7 1 Corinthians 6:3 Spiritual Gifts Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2007-08-03

Is Short Hair A Sin For A Woman

Continuing on with our verse by verse discussion through the section of 1 Corinthians 11 about women, we come to verse 13:

1 Corinthians 11:13 1 Corinthians 11:14 1 Corinthians 11:15 1 Corinthians 11
Scripture Commentary article 2007-07-29

Where To Next

I should be done the verse-by-verse discussion on 1 Corinthians 11 (the head covering & hair issue verses) this week and I was thinking that I would move on to a discussion of God giving teachers to the body of Christ – are teachers part of the gifts of the Spirit or “offices” that must be filled by

Colossians 11 Isaiah 1 1 Corinthians 11 Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2007-07-28

Interdependence In The Lord

In our verse by verse through 1 Corinthians 11, we now come to verse 11:

1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 11:11 1 Corinthians 11:12 1 Corinthians 11 Headship & Kephale
Scripture Commentary article 2007-07-12

Shaming The Head 2

Several posts back we talked about how Paul shows in 1 Corinthians 11 that the head covering shamed Christ. This post will discuss why a woman without her head covering shamed her head

1 Corinthians 11:3 1 Corinthians 11:4 1 Corinthians 11:7 1 Corinthians 11 Headship & Kephale
Scripture Commentary article 2007-07-09

Are Females Saved Just Like Males

Before we continue with our verse by verse through 1 Corinthians 11, I wanted to share a question that Jen had who watched my clip of “Women in Ministry Silenced or Set Free” DVD on YouTube. She said:

1 Peter 3:7 Ephesians 2:14-19 Ephesians 2:19 1 Corinthians 11 Women in Leadership Galatians 3:28
Scripture Commentary article 2007-07-05

New Paganism

I want to draw attention to a blog article written by a ministry friend of mine Don Veinot President of Midwest Christian Outreach. His article is titled Doug Phillips – New Paganism

Colossians 11 Isaiah 1 1 Corinthians 11
Scripture Commentary article 2007-07-04

Paul Refutes A Faulty Tradition

In the last post we discussed that the man is the image and glory of God and Christ is his head. Why does Paul emphasize that the man is the image and glory of God but he says nothing about the woman having God’s glory

1 Corinthians 11:4 1 Corinthians 11:8 1 Corinthians 11:9 1 Corinthians 11 Genesis & Creation
Scripture Commentary article 2007-05-30

Is There Support For Universal Male Headship

Before we continue with our verse by verse discussion through 1 Corinthians 11, I wanted to add a note about what some consider to be the universal role of male headship. In universal male headship the male is the head over every woman

1 Corinthians 11:3 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Colossians 11 1 Corinthians 11 Headship & Kephale
Scripture Commentary article 2007-05-27

1 Corinthians 113 And Head

In the last post I summarized the foundational points from chapter 10 that is necessary to the understanding of chapter 11. If you haven’t read it already, it can be read by clicking here

1 Corinthians 11:12 1 Corinthians 11:3 1 Corinthians 11:8 1 Corinthians 11 Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2007-03-24

Should Cbmw Fight Egalitarians

This week CBMW (the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood) released two audio tapes from the February 2007 “Different by Design” Conference held in Minneapolis Minnesota. ( ) I was amazed at the way that the gospel was connected to the gender issue in such a way that those who do not hold to pa

Exodus 4 Isaiah 1 Women in Leadership Complementarianism Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2007-03-22

We Are In Our New Home

We are mostly moved into our new home and much of our time has been spent in unpacking boxes. Our living room now feels like home since six book cases of my research and bible study books have been unpacked

Complementarianism Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2007-02-27

Catching Up

Well part one of the relocation of our ministry and the move of our household has occurred and we have a two week break before we go into phase two of the move

Headship & Kephale Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2007-01-28

Does Husband Of One Wife Disqualify Women From Being A Pastor

I was listening to the January 26, 2007 radio program online by Matt Slick of carm. org

1 Corinthians 7:24 1 Timothy 3:1 1 Timothy 3:12 Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2007-01-20

Discrimination Of Women In The Sbc Can They Teach Men At All

I have been following a blog documenting the injustice done to Dr. Sheri Klouda a professor of Hebrew who was forced out of her teaching position at the Southern Baptist Convention’s Southwestern Theological Seminary because the new President, Paige Patterson, does not believe that women should be t

Complementarianism Spiritual Abuse
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-29

The Case Of The Battling Proof Texts Part One

One of the things that bugs me when Christians have discussions about the women’s issue is the point when they are at loggerheads regarding “proof texts”. One person says they have their “proof text” scripture and so they are not willing to listen to what the other person has to say

Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-21

Why Was The Sin Of Adam More Serious Than The Sin Of Eve Part One

While some believe that Adam was the representative head of the human race and merely brought sin into the world because he was “head” (i. e

1 Timothy 2:13 Hosea 6:7 Numbers 15:30 1 Timothy 2 Headship & Kephale Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-11

Why Was Adam Not Deceived

1 Timothy 2:13, 14 show that the first creation of Adam is connected to the fact that Adam was not deceived. Why was Adam not deceived

1 Timothy 2:11-15 1 Timothy 2:13 Amos 1 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-07

Does God Have One Unique Law Part Two

Complementarians have stated that God has a law that forbids godly Christian women from teaching correct biblical doctrine to men. This law, they say, is revealed in 1 Timothy 2:12

1 Timothy 2:11 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2:15 1 Timothy 2 Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-02

What Does 1 Timothy 211 15 Mean

I was challenged to present my view of 1 Timothy 2:11-15 on another blog and I thought it would be good to summarize my view on my own blog. Here is the teaching from “Women in Ministry Silenced or Set Free

1 Timothy 1:11-15 1 Timothy 2:11-15 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2006-11-20

Adam As Head Of The Family

It is common for hierarchists to say that Adam was Eve’s head not because he was her source, but because he had authority over her. While the teaching that Adam was Eve’s ruler before the fall of man is unsubstantiated, the fact that Adam was the source of Eve is foundational to the doctrine of the

Headship & Kephale Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary article 2006-11-07

What Is True Headship

With all of the talk on submission of a wife, we should at least grant that submission is not related to suppression of God’s gifts. In other words if a woman is gifted to teach, her submission to her husband and her desire to honor him should not be a means to stop her from using her God-given gift

Headship & Kephale Spiritual Gifts
Scripture Commentary article 2006-09-23

Another Complementarian Pastor Responds

I am preparing a talk on women in ministry partly based on questions and challenges presented to me by a complementarian Pastor from a large denomination which restricts women from teaching the bible to men. Here are excerpts that he gave regarding our DVD teaching series on Women in Ministry:

1 Corinthians 14:34-35 1 Corinthians 14 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2006-07-02

Wasnt Adam The Only One Given Gods Prohibition In The Garden

> Q: Does the fact that Adam was the only one given God’s prohibition in the garden prove that he was given a role of authority that the women was not given

Genesis 3:3 Proverbs 30:6 Genesis & Creation Adam & Eve
Scripture Commentary article 2006-03-13

Why Do You Say That Animals Were Created After Adam

> Q: In your section on 1 Timothy 2, you state that Adam saw some of the animals being created, perhaps the mates of the animals already created on day six. However, says that God had formed “all of the beasts” (NIV) or “every beast” (NASB)

Daniel 6 Ecclesiastes 1 Genesis 2:19 1 Timothy 2 Genesis & Creation
Scripture Commentary article 2006-03-13

Isnt A Woman From 1 Timothy 2 Clear That She Is Generic Woman

> Q: You say that “a woman” in 1 Timothy 2:11 & 12 is the same terminology as Paul calling “a man” living in sin in 1 Corinthians 5. Wouldn’t you have to admit that the normal grammatical reading in 1 Corinthians 5 which says that Paul is talking about a particular man, not “all men”, is clearer

1 Timothy 2:11 1 Timothy 2:14 1 Timothy 2:15 1 Timothy 2
Scripture Commentary tweet 2026-01-04

When I pressed him on his conclusions using the biblical text and logic—without

When I pressed him on his conclusions using the biblical text and logic—without appealing to authority—I was blocked. That matters. This is especially relevant because he didn't find the arguments h

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-11-29

@TheGermanicist @bulldogbkb Hm. Let’s see. 1. “then shall they be gods, because they have no end” (Mosiah 15:23; cf. 3 Nephi 12:48; Moroni 7:48). Bible: - “Before Me there was no God formed, And there will be none after Me.” (Is 43:10) - “I am the ...

@TheGermanicist @bulldogbkb Hm. Let’s see. 1. “then shall they be gods, because they have no end” (Mosiah 15:23; cf. 3 Nephi 12:48; Moroni 7:48). Bible: - “Before Me there was no God formed, And the

3 Nephi 12:48 Is 43:10 Moroni 7:48 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-11-01

@AttorneyBrand Aside from no longer prohibiting those whom the Holy Spirit equips and selects, it is for the very reasons why complementarians use to disqualify them: women bring different gifting and approaches which men tend to lack or be weak in. ...

@AttorneyBrand Aside from no longer prohibiting those whom the Holy Spirit equips and selects, it is for the very reasons why complementarians use to disqualify them: women bring different gifting and

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-31

@Peepeepoop49741 @dalepartridge @SecretCityChez Jesus isn’t an ‘organized religion’ though. The Bible isn’t ’organized religion’. Set aside your likely legitimate issues with many church organizations today and investigate the claims of Jesus and the...

@Peepeepoop49741 @dalepartridge @SecretCityChez Jesus isn’t an ‘organized religion’ though. The Bible isn’t ’organized religion’. Set aside your likely legitimate issues with many church organizations

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-30

@grok @quathamer @dalepartridge Ok, but it’s not speaking about the salvation of

@grok @quathamer @dalepartridge Ok, but it’s not speaking about the salvation of the they. So your answer is: Women will be saved if women do something? So Paul uses the singular in error? He should

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-30

@grok @quathamer @dalepartridge Ah, I see. So as long as women instruct men during the other 167 hours during the week and be unofficial about it…like at Bible studies or any context outside of that 1 hour. That’s what God wants. Clearly you know not...

@grok @quathamer @dalepartridge Ah, I see. So as long as women instruct men during the other 167 hours during the week and be unofficial about it…like at Bible studies or any context outside of that 1

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-29

@BrettBreakerZ @JosephTrimmer_ What I quoted shows that God doesn’t contradict His former instruction. Now look at 1Nephi and consider that Lehi claims he heard God tell him to disobey a direct command from God to Jeremiah. Jeremiah said that anyone...

@BrettBreakerZ @JosephTrimmer_ What I quoted shows that God doesn’t contradict His former instruction. Now look at 1Nephi and consider that Lehi claims he heard God tell him to disobey a direct comma

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-27

@ThePolemikOne That’s the appeal to authority fallacy. Rather, one should consid

@ThePolemikOne That’s the appeal to authority fallacy. Rather, one should consider what Ignatius said and see if his reasons justify his view. He is not right simply because he is Ignatius.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-27

@defense_of_fam Except Paul wasn’t defining separate heavens for different peopl

@defense_of_fam Except Paul wasn’t defining separate heavens for different people—he was merely explaining that he went to heaven where God was. The first heaven is the atmosphere; the second is where

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-23

@Nate_Dawg_64 @Toneskeee I’m glad you acknowledge that authority in the most intimate aspects of marriage is fully mutual. However, I believe that this passage is not just a side note on what is otherwise a husband’s domain. The verb exousiazō (“to ...

@Nate_Dawg_64 @Toneskeee I’m glad you acknowledge that authority in the most intimate aspects of marriage is fully mutual. However, I believe that this passage is not just a side note on what is other

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-20

@electri29693332 @SayvilleDavid @smashbaals You said it only applies when meetin

@electri29693332 @SayvilleDavid @smashbaals You said it only applies when meeting collectively at church. What is stupid about asking about meeting with others, even just one other, outside of the Sun

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-20

@ServusDeiVivi @BishopJaxi The early church certainly used the LXX, which contained both canonical and non-canonical Jewish writings, but using a text in worship or instruction didn’t automatically mean it was considered Scripture. Even Jewish commun...

@ServusDeiVivi @BishopJaxi The early church certainly used the LXX, which contained both canonical and non-canonical Jewish writings, but using a text in worship or instruction didn’t automatically me

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-20

@SayvilleDavid @_Nosoup4you__ @annelikok @smashbaals Submit makes it sound like this is about hierarchy. Subject yourself to another is maybe better. You initiate it and the point is that you set aside satisfying your desires to serve the needs of so...

@SayvilleDavid @_Nosoup4you__ @annelikok @smashbaals Submit makes it sound like this is about hierarchy. Subject yourself to another is maybe better. You initiate it and the point is that you set asid

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-19

@annelikok @smashbaals Everyone is to follow the example of Jesus who submitted to us by laying down His life, setting aside His rights and privileges, and doing what served our best interests. Jesus’ example in Phil 2 is for women and men to follow....

@annelikok @smashbaals Everyone is to follow the example of Jesus who submitted to us by laying down His life, setting aside His rights and privileges, and doing what served our best interests. Jesus’

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-19

@mehdirhasan Not sure if you are aware but the Bible contains history and archae

@mehdirhasan Not sure if you are aware but the Bible contains history and archaeology—and yes, those are still considered by atheists.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-12

@AttorneyBrand I’m not playing both sides. God initiating is not by regenerating

@AttorneyBrand I’m not playing both sides. God initiating is not by regenerating. It is by teaching and convicting and leading. “Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me.” (Jn 6

Jn 6:45 Ps 25:14 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-06

@LifeGetsButter @grok @hmcrem If Barak lacked courage, have you considered what

@LifeGetsButter @grok @hmcrem If Barak lacked courage, have you considered what he said was the same thing Moses said? And why did the author to the Hebrews include him in the hall of faith? https://t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-05

@JohnRayKite @TheLaurenChen Here are the facts: - Both knew the commandment and the consequences of not obeying. - Adam was right beside Eve and heard her voice speaking to the serpent. - Paul says Adam wasn’t deceived and linked deception with the t...

@JohnRayKite @TheLaurenChen Here are the facts: - Both knew the commandment and the consequences of not obeying. - Adam was right beside Eve and heard her voice speaking to the serpent. - Paul says Ad

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-05

@JohnRayKite @TheLaurenChen Paul’s clear statement in 1Ti 2:13-14 was that Adam

@JohnRayKite @TheLaurenChen Paul’s clear statement in 1Ti 2:13-14 was that Adam was not deceived though Genesis says he was right beside her and “heard her voice” meaning he was there to hear what she

1Ti 2:13-14 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-03

@HvacRoar24011 He doesn't consider his flesh as accounting for anything, nor wil

@HvacRoar24011 He doesn't consider his flesh as accounting for anything, nor will it save him. Again, you keep conflating salvation with God's purposes for Israel in the flesh which Paul clearly state

Ro 9:3-4 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-03

@HvacRoar24011 The return from Babylon was a partial fulfillment. The exile to Babylon isn't considered as a scattering to the nations and the language in Ezekiel clearly has things that have not occurred as all Israel is not believing yet. If the c...

@HvacRoar24011 The return from Babylon was a partial fulfillment. The exile to Babylon isn't considered as a scattering to the nations and the language in Ezekiel clearly has things that have not occu

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-09-28

@hyde62056 @FDellarosanera @ethercoast So again, believers in Christ are one body, Jew and Gentile alike (Eph 2:14–16; Gal 3:28). There is no second way of salvation—only through Christ. The church is not outside God’s promises but grafted into the...

@hyde62056 @FDellarosanera @ethercoast So again, believers in Christ are one body, Jew and Gentile alike (Eph 2:14–16; Gal 3:28). There is no second way of salvation—only through Christ. The church

Eph 2:14 Gal 3:28 Ro 11:17 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-09-26

@shrikepilled @rightresponsem Did Jesus kill His enemies? What example did He se

@shrikepilled @rightresponsem Did Jesus kill His enemies? What example did He set for us? How about the rest of the apostles—what example did they set for us? Aside from how a Christian is to respond

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-09-19

@residentreformr @sola_chad So the church existed at the time of King David? Be

@residentreformr @sola_chad So the church existed at the time of King David? Because back then—even as now—not all who were descended from Israel belong to Israel.

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