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@TarienCole @JollyStine @MikeWingerii A woman who had an unbelieving husband was to have the authority over her own head to decide whether to wear a covering or not. The reason was because she has two heads, Christ and her husband, and Paul—by comm...

@TarienCole @JollyStine @MikeWingerii A woman who had an unbelieving husband was to have the authority over *her own* head to decide whether to wear a covering or not. The reason was because she has t

@JoeAdrian256 Right, Mike says that women are not allowed to “teach authoritativ

@JoeAdrian256 Right, Mike says that women are not allowed to “teach authoritatively” (whatever that means), nor occupy the role of an elder, nor do anything to make it appear that they are acting in t

@JoeAdrian256 I stand by the scriptures too. No need to twist anything. I love Paul’s writings…but it’s important to know what he actually means. 1Ti 2 doesn’t forbid women from teaching or pastoral roles. It is referring to “a woman” which v14 spec...

@JoeAdrian256 I stand by the scriptures too. No need to twist anything. I love Paul’s writings…but it’s important to know what he actually means. 1Ti 2 doesn’t forbid women from teaching or pastoral

@JoeAdrian256 How does treating women as equals do damage to the church? Do you

@JoeAdrian256 How does treating women as equals do damage to the church? Do you equate egalitarianism with gender-fluidity? Because that’s not at all what I’m suggesting…

@apurpleshadow @JollyStine That simply means that a wife—especially one who has an unbelieving Jewish husband, can make up her own mind whether she wears a head covering or not. Why because of the angels? Because of 1Co 6:2-3. If women are going to j...

@apurpleshadow @JollyStine That simply means that a wife—especially one who has an unbelieving Jewish husband, can make up her own mind whether she wears a head covering or not. Why because of the ang

1Co 6:2-3 commentary

@Here4Now0829 @smashbaals @bornagainbrett I see. It may be that there are no wom

@Here4Now0829 @smashbaals @bornagainbrett I see. It may be that there are no women prophets or gifted to teach in your entire church, but do they forbid women from teaching, reading scripture, prophes

@SwordMasterPub @johnmarkallen James does know some Greek. I wanted to find some

@SwordMasterPub @johnmarkallen James does know some Greek. I wanted to find someone who disagreed with me who could explain what I was seeing. I’ll see if I can find another Greek technician explainin

@aMalacandra That’s certainly how it can feel though most seem to say that women

@aMalacandra That’s certainly how it can feel though most seem to say that women should learn. They are just stuck on the whole pastor thing.

@smashbaals @bornagainbrett So that’s the only reason people go to seminary, huh

@smashbaals @bornagainbrett So that’s the only reason people go to seminary, huh? They don’t just want to be better theologians and interpreters of the word? Even in your view, what about women teachi

This is the kind of thinking that belittles women who want to be better Bible th

This is the kind of thinking that belittles women who want to be better Bible thinkers and theologians. https://t.co/K2y32KpkLk

@OrthodoxBarbie This interpretation seems contingent on “domineering and pressuring” being the translation for authentein. So Paul had to use a super rare word to convey this kind of “lording it over” type of authority? Isn’t there a common term for...

@OrthodoxBarbie This interpretation seems contingent on “domineering and pressuring” being the translation for authentein. So Paul had to use a super rare word to convey this kind of “lording it over

1Ti 3:2 debate

@carol66944 @EkIesou @ronhenzel Totally fine if you disagree. 1Ti is about dealing with false teaching, what you call “behav[ing] badly.” If Paul is referring to all women, the singular needs to be explained away including the “she will be saved” in...

@carol66944 @EkIesou @ronhenzel Totally fine if you disagree. 1Ti is about dealing with false teaching, what you call “behav[ing] badly.” If Paul is referring to all women, the singular needs to be e

@MatneyWoodard Attacking women serving as pastors and calling them in sin is doi

@MatneyWoodard Attacking women serving as pastors and calling them in sin is doing exactly as you describe.

@SwordMasterPub It shows that an apostle can also be an elder/overseer/pastor.

@SwordMasterPub It shows that an apostle can also be an elder/overseer/pastor. Only Peter and John self identify as elders. Are there only two elders in the New Testament?

@SwordMasterPub You have to refer to the Greek not the English. If Peter could

@SwordMasterPub You have to refer to the Greek not the English. If Peter could be an elder (1 Pe 5:1) then Paul certainly can. Paul functioned as an overseer of multiple churches.

1 Pe 5:1 general

@ronhenzel @JollyStine @pastherandie @peace_got @ymmotrojam @MikeWingerii If you see the anaphoric use of the article in v14 point to gyne in vs11-12 then this tells us Paul means a specific woman, especially in context to 1Ti 1:2. Yes, Eve does “dou...

@ronhenzel @JollyStine @pastherandie @peace_got @ymmotrojam @MikeWingerii If you see the anaphoric use of the article in v14 point to gyne in vs11-12 then this tells us Paul means a specific woman, es

1Ti 1:2 commentary

@Whitehorse1255 @CherylSchatz @MikeWingerii @soothkeep @JoelFKorytko @The_Idol_Killer @ProvisionistP @HwsEleutheroi @Soteriology101 @1984_nate My contention is that when we get to the original meaning that Paul had, we don't see that this passage for...

@Whitehorse1255 @CherylSchatz @MikeWingerii @soothkeep @JoelFKorytko @The_Idol_Killer @ProvisionistP @HwsEleutheroi @Soteriology101 @1984_nate My contention is that when we get to the original meaning

@subq @ronhenzel You want to mark and avoid me because my Biblically faithful ex

@subq @ronhenzel You want to mark and avoid me because my Biblically faithful exegesis disagrees with yours? That's not why Paul marked and avoided people. I'm glad you enjoy the (c). Yes, I will kee

@Whitehorse1255 @CherylSchatz @MikeWingerii @soothkeep @JoelFKorytko @The_Idol_Killer @ProvisionistP @HwsEleutheroi @Soteriology101 @1984_nate We all agree with the syntax in this verse. What we disagree with is whether “A woman/wife” is a generic wo...

@Whitehorse1255 @CherylSchatz @MikeWingerii @soothkeep @JoelFKorytko @The_Idol_Killer @ProvisionistP @HwsEleutheroi @Soteriology101 @1984_nate We all agree with the syntax in this verse. What we disag

1Ti 1:2 debate

@GlennDavies @SwordMasterPub Yes, I know you don't want to debate. I must have really upset you somehow that you had to correct me. I appreciate you jumping back in⎯even for a moment or two. Where does the text say that "Paul...appointed male elders...

@GlennDavies @SwordMasterPub Yes, I know you don't want to debate. I must have really upset you somehow that you had to correct me. I appreciate you jumping back in⎯even for a moment or two. Where do

@carol66944 @EkIesou @ronhenzel The point that Gal 3:28 was “still a long ways off” is not because Paul didn’t already believe this. Paul’s entire ministry was focused on the Gentiles so that was clearly known by Paul. Why do you think he didn’t know...

@carol66944 @EkIesou @ronhenzel The point that Gal 3:28 was “still a long ways off” is not because Paul didn’t already believe this. Paul’s entire ministry was focused on the Gentiles so that was clea

Gal 3:28 question

@carol66944 @EkIesou @ronhenzel I didn’t say the certain ones are the “men and women” in chapter 2 but the “a wife” and “a husband” in 1Ti 2:11-15. Only “she” will be saved (because she is the one deceived and fallen away from the faith) if “they”—t...

@carol66944 @EkIesou @ronhenzel I didn’t say the certain ones are the “men and women” in chapter 2 but the “a wife” and “a husband” in 1Ti 2:11-15. Only “she” will be saved (because she is the one de

1Ti 2:11-15 debate

@JeffreyPHo67012 @ronhenzel My interpretation that Paul had a specific wife and

@JeffreyPHo67012 @ronhenzel My interpretation that Paul had a specific wife and husband in mind is not a very common interpretation. If you find others who agree with this, please let me know! This i

@peace_got @AlistairRobert7 @pastherandie @Robert_S_Morley @JollyStine @MargMowczko @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii That’s what we are debating. Some think the reason is because women are more emotional or more easily deceived. You agree tha...

@peace_got @AlistairRobert7 @pastherandie @Robert_S_Morley @JollyStine @MargMowczko @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii That’s what we are debating. Some think the reason is because women are mor

@SwordMasterPub @Trish_NI How do you know that? Peter said he was an elder (1Pe

@SwordMasterPub @Trish_NI How do you know that? Peter said he was an elder (1Pe 5:1). Paul oversaw multiple churches, writing letters, making sure that they were healthy, etc. He remained in Ephesus f

1Pe 5:1 question

@SwordMasterPub I used to be complementarian so no, so no, I’m not reading my co

@SwordMasterPub I used to be complementarian so no, so no, I’m not reading my conclusion into the text. “Must be” is not in the imperative. Look again. Was Paul a husband?

marks 1:20 mercy 1:16 debate

@Robert_S_Morley @MargMowczko @peace_got @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii But Paul may be sparing putting her name for all time in his letter which he knows will form scripture. Paul speaks about tho...

@Robert_S_Morley @MargMowczko @peace_got @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii But Paul may be sparing putting her name for all time in his letter which h

@SwordMasterPub 1. Yes, shepherding is a function of elders. 2. The male form is

@SwordMasterPub 1. Yes, shepherding is a function of elders. 2. The male form is often used when both male and female are in view. This is not a forbidding of women or the unmarried. 3. Your logic fai

@peace_got Saul was called a pastor? Matthew? Arguably Jesus told Peter to shepherd so you did find the only instance of a specific NT person given this task. Since the role of a pastor is what Smash seems to be concerned about, how is that proof th...

@peace_got Saul was called a pastor? Matthew? Arguably Jesus told Peter to shepherd so you did find the only instance of a specific NT person given this task. Since the role of a pastor is what Smash

This is silly. Show me where a specific male is called a pastor in the New Testa

This is silly. Show me where a specific male is called a pastor in the New Testament. https://t.co/o5EnNkreIx

@MikeWingerii What is the difference in rate of divorce between Christians with

@MikeWingerii What is the difference in rate of divorce between Christians with a complementarian understanding and those with an Egalitarian one?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-17

@rofbethany @aaronogre @MikeWingerii Dishonest? The Bible lists Barak amongst th

@rofbethany @aaronogre @MikeWingerii Dishonest? The Bible lists Barak amongst those with great faith and never criticizes him. Why are complementarians criticizing him? Do they have an agenda?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-17

@DrZPl @haymes_joshua @Blogsbloke I think Payne lists something like 15 lexicons

@DrZPl @haymes_joshua @Blogsbloke I think Payne lists something like 15 lexicons that support source. Nevermind though because this isn’t a game of percentages. It is the *context* that determines Pau

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-17

RT @joyklaprade: If you were once “complementarian” but no longer identify with

RT @joyklaprade: If you were once “complementarian” but no longer identify with that perspective, what prompted you to reevaluate your beli…

@johnmarkallen @SolaChristus7 @haymes_joshua We have to note what specifically Paul is referring to about the first man and woman. He refers to the time sequence order and how it has something to do with one being deceived and one not deceived. This ...

@johnmarkallen @SolaChristus7 @haymes_joshua We have to note what specifically Paul is referring to about the first man and woman. He refers to the time sequence order and how it has something to do w

@johnmarkallen @SolaChristus7 @haymes_joshua That’s right but the problem is only there if you don’t understand that Paul was not prohibiting godly women from teaching truth but only those who were teaching serious error. Why would he ever prohibit ...

@johnmarkallen @SolaChristus7 @haymes_joshua That’s right but the problem is only there if you don’t understand that Paul was not prohibiting godly women from teaching truth but only those who were te

@johnmarkallen @SolaChristus7 @haymes_joshua Not women, but “a woman/wife”.

@ThomasPurell @sailemptyskies @pastherandie @MikeWingerii All these scriptures a

@ThomasPurell @sailemptyskies @pastherandie @MikeWingerii All these scriptures are being misinterpreted by you and many others. https://t.co/a36YWthCSL

@ThomasPurell @sailemptyskies @pastherandie @MikeWingerii What does this have an

@ThomasPurell @sailemptyskies @pastherandie @MikeWingerii What does this have anything to do with the Aaronic priesthood? Not even all men could be priests but only Levite males without defect. There

@ThomasPurell @sailemptyskies @pastherandie @MikeWingerii Nothing matters except

@ThomasPurell @sailemptyskies @pastherandie @MikeWingerii Nothing matters except scripture. Stop making men’s tradition into God’s requirements.

@ThomasPurell @pastherandie @sailemptyskies @MikeWingerii Just because you claim

@ThomasPurell @pastherandie @sailemptyskies @MikeWingerii Just because you claim it isn’t so doesn’t make you right either. The theology represented by the term Trinity and the deity of Christ were a

@ThomasPurell @sailemptyskies @pastherandie @MikeWingerii That’s clearly indicat

@ThomasPurell @sailemptyskies @pastherandie @MikeWingerii That’s clearly indicated as sin in the Bible. Godly women teaching truth or pastoring is not.

@Robert_S_Morley @MargMowczko @peace_got @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii Hmm. I don’t see that. I see Paul using the Adam and Eve as prototypes of this particular married couple in Ephesus. This see...

@Robert_S_Morley @MargMowczko @peace_got @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii Hmm. I don’t see that. I see Paul using the Adam and Eve as prototypes of t

@peace_got @MargMowczko @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @Robert_S_Mor

@peace_got @MargMowczko @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @Robert_S_Morley @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii The Greek Orthodox are not infallible interpreters of the Bible. Are you Gr

@peace_got @MargMowczko @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @Robert_S_Morley @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii Not according to scripture. Where is role ever mentioned in scripture? PS> we all believe only women can give birth and t...

@peace_got @MargMowczko @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @Robert_S_Morley @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii Not according to scripture. Where is role ever mentioned in scripture? PS&

@haymes_joshua For me this has nothing to do with culture and everything to do w

@haymes_joshua For me this has nothing to do with culture and everything to do with a careful reading of the intent of scripture. I’m not a progressive. Only women can give birth and men are built mo

@peace_got @Robert_S_Morley @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @MargMowczko @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii When anyone at that time diverges from the generally accepted view of male authority it should be carefully noted. Cyril’s co...

@peace_got @Robert_S_Morley @AlistairRobert7 @JollyStine @pastherandie @MargMowczko @CharmyRosewolf @JoanBandy @MikeWingerii When anyone at that time diverges from the generally accepted view of male

@nakedpastor Paul was taught by Jesus. They don’t disagree but people often misi

@nakedpastor Paul was taught by Jesus. They don’t disagree but people often misinterpret Paul.

@avyargo @plumlee_ann @MikeWingerii My church has women elders but your allegati

@avyargo @plumlee_ann @MikeWingerii My church has women elders but your allegation they are disobeying the Bible is false. Didn’t you know that falsely accusing someone of a sin is also a problem?

@MikeWingerii Interesting comments Mike made about the giving of the wife on Q1.

@MikeWingerii Interesting comments Mike made about the giving of the wife on Q1. https://t.co/HHIks7L2K0