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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-30

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl Not having women as elders and counsellors is very unwise, though I understand it is done for theological reasons. However, they still serve in many ways. Using the gifts God gives them for wisdom, counsel and lea...

@KaeleyT @pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl Not having women as elders and counsellors is very unwise, though I understand it is done for theological reasons. However, they still serve in many ways. Using th

@DST_QA @MalcangiSarah Thanks for being willing to see the problems with the ill

@DST_QA @MalcangiSarah Thanks for being willing to see the problems with the illustration even though you are a complementarian. 😊

@TheChileabSon @MalcangiSarah That’s a great verse. My wife is not sinning by having a job. She is incredibly gifted as a physio and her skills are a great benefit both to the community and also to herself. I’m not distressed. Every family has un...

@TheChileabSon @MalcangiSarah That’s a great verse. My wife is not sinning by having a job. She is incredibly gifted as a physio and her skills are a great benefit both to the community and also to

@Chad4328 @MalcangiSarah That’s interesting. I’ve never heard anyone say that.

@Chad4328 @MalcangiSarah That’s interesting. I’ve never heard anyone say that. Where in Genesis 1 do you see any mention of roles or any differentiation of responsibility between the man and the wom

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@Prodigerli @MalcangiSarah 1 Tim 2:13-14 and the reference to Adam and Eve is descriptive of why one was deceived and one wasn't. It has to do with the timeline of creation. Adam was formed first, and a careful reading of Gen 2 reveals that Adam sa...

@Prodigerli @MalcangiSarah 1 Tim 2:13-14 and the reference to Adam and Eve is descriptive of why one was deceived and one wasn't. It has to do with the timeline of creation. Adam was formed first, a

1 Tim 2:13-14 general

@2samuel12 @_anandacaseyy The idea of the husband being the head of the wife is often misunderstood. I believe it is a mapping back to the first marriage which serves as the foundation for all marriages where Adam was literally the source of Eve bei...

@2samuel12 @_anandacaseyy The idea of the husband being the head of the wife is often misunderstood. I believe it is a mapping back to the first marriage which serves as the foundation for all marria

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-28

@ReformedDoc @ronhenzel Of course that’s what you have to say as we disagree about what scripture means! What one believes about Calvinism is not a fundamental to the faith. I believe that people are saved by putting their faith in Jesus and you be...

@ReformedDoc @ronhenzel Of course that’s what you have to say as we disagree about what scripture means! What one believes about Calvinism is not a fundamental to the faith. I believe that people ar

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-24

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT If you read "head" as "master" then I can see how you get to this understanding. However, this is not the only sense of keyphale. Because I understand Eph 5:21 describing mutual submission and because I understand...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT If you read "head" as "master" then I can see how you get to this understanding. However, this is not the only sense of keyphale. Because I understand Eph 5:21 des

Eph 5:21 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-24

@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 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?

@AverageSc0t I don’t even know what’s so wrong about what she’s saying. But I’d

@AverageSc0t I don’t even know what’s so wrong about what she’s saying. But I’d rather you be an egalitarian because it’s biblical and not in spite of those who poorly make fun of egalitarians.

@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

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-21

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE I see. So you know my motives and you know my upbringing

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE I see. So you know my motives and you know my upbringing? How is that? Not even my wife knows my motives unless I tell her. So how is it that you know them? 🤔

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-20

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE That is certainly convenient. Even though 1 Tim 2:12 say

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE That is certainly convenient. Even though 1 Tim 2:12 says you are to remain quiet…

1 Tim 2:12 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-20

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE The difference between you and I is that I’m posting WHY

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE The difference between you and I is that I’m posting WHY I believe it is wrong and I’m also trying to bring peace to both sides by showing that egalitarians are not all on a ban

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-20

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE Right, you believe all egalitarians are wrong. We all kn

@kelcy_lowry @Mimi_CBE Right, you believe all egalitarians are wrong. We all know this already.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-19

@ich1ban123456 @DST_QA @sympatheticNPC @ymmotrojam The “Economic Subordination” theology is severely flawed. When my wife sends me to the store to get milk and eggs, I wouldn’t understand myself as functionally subordinate to my wife. Since we are ...

@ich1ban123456 @DST_QA @sympatheticNPC @ymmotrojam The “Economic Subordination” theology is severely flawed. When my wife sends me to the store to get milk and eggs, I wouldn’t understand myself as f

Eph 5:21 general

@cbankston7 @ymmotrojam Yes, precisely! Judge those in the church, not those who don’t claim to be believers. It doesn’t mean to judge only while people are in the building called the church, but if anyone calls himself a brother, Jesus calls you t...

@cbankston7 @ymmotrojam Yes, precisely! Judge those in the church, not those who don’t claim to be believers. It doesn’t mean to judge only while people are in the building called the church, but if

@ymmotrojam Some think this refers to only in the church but that is something y

@ymmotrojam Some think this refers to only in the church but that is something you’d have to read into the text. It’s about how we either separate from or mingle with those in the world who do not cl

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC @ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam Phil 2 states quite clearly that Jesus was completely equal in every way with the Father before the incarnation. Now he has all authority and is actually prioritized over the father and Holy Spirit ...

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC @ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam Phil 2 states quite clearly that Jesus was completely equal in every way with the Father before the incarnation. Now he has all authority and is act

@sympatheticNPC @ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam Always getting one’s own way in every

@sympatheticNPC @ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam Always getting one’s own way in every conflict is dominating even the others submit to this.

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC @ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam There is actually mutual subm

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC @ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam There is actually mutual submission in the Trinity as each serves each other. This is clear in scripture. Whatever Jesus asks if the father, the fa

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-16

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC I don’t think you understand. I believe we both have the mandate to lay down our lives. All believers are to emulate Jesus, not just husbands. In an egalitarian marriage, both partners are equally valued and respected. In a...

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC I don’t think you understand. I believe we both have the mandate to lay down our lives. All believers are to emulate Jesus, not just husbands. In an egalitarian marriage, bo

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Why do you need a quora post to summarize what you said quite well in 2 sentences? I never said that we are to treat God like a genie, or that he will do something that is not aligned with his will, but that he submits to doi...

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Why do you need a quora post to summarize what you said quite well in 2 sentences? I never said that we are to treat God like a genie, or that he will do something that is not

@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

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Why is this always about authority order? Do you think that because the order is Jew first then Gentile that Jews have authority over Gentiles? "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings ...

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Why is this always about authority order? Do you think that because the order is Jew first then Gentile that Jews have authority over Gentiles? "For I am not ashamed of the g

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC "It was disobeying God by not being a disciple to his wife so that should would fully understand" This is close to what I see the text saying. God gave Adam more experience about Him than Eve and as a result expected him to ...

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC "It was disobeying God by not being a disciple to his wife so that should would fully understand" This is close to what I see the text saying. God gave Adam more experience a

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC “…then Christ submits to the church?” “And I will do wh

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC “…then Christ submits to the church?” “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I

John 14:13-14 debate

@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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@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Yes, there is clear plural and singular combined even in

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Yes, there is clear plural and singular combined even in the same sentence. But what’s that got to do with mystery authority of males over females? Authority to do what exact

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Yes, authority needs to be given. We need to deal with the text and not add things in that are not there when authority is given in this very context to both Adam and Eve. God gave dominion to humans as an imperative in Gen ...

@DST_QA @sympatheticNPC Yes, authority needs to be given. We need to deal with the text and not add things in that are not there when authority is given in this very context to both Adam and Eve. Go

Gen 1:28 Gen 3:16 debate

@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

@sympatheticNPC Here’s the result of debating with GPT just now: In the context of Genesis 3:17, the phrase "listened to the voice of his wife" indeed presents a nuanced situation. Since the text does not record a direct verbal exchange between Eve ...

@sympatheticNPC Here’s the result of debating with GPT just now: In the context of Genesis 3:17, the phrase "listened to the voice of his wife" indeed presents a nuanced situation. Since the text doe

Genesis 3:17 commentary

@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!

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@smashbaals Yes. We hold Christians to scripture. As for unbelievers, God will deal with them. That’s where you get this wrong. "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? ***But those w...

@smashbaals Yes. We hold Christians to scripture. As for unbelievers, God will deal with them. That’s where you get this wrong. "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judg

@sympatheticNPC Yes! God included specific details in this text for those earnestly seeking truth. Is there ever an end to these gems? 😅 This passage isn't about Eve undermining Adam’s authority, but rather highlights Adam's responsibility for hi...

@sympatheticNPC Yes! God included specific details in this text for those earnestly seeking truth. Is there ever an end to these gems? 😅 This passage isn't about Eve undermining Adam’s authority,

@jmmooreo Yes. Two things are going on here. Clearly they disobeyed. And from other scripture we know that Adam was held as responsible for bringing sin into the world as he was not deceived. But if only Adam **had actually listened to what Eve s...

@jmmooreo Yes. Two things are going on here. Clearly they disobeyed. And from other scripture we know that Adam was held as responsible for bringing sin into the world as he was not deceived. But

@chimpchompchamp But Eve’s “voice” merely repeated God’s command to them. She wasn’t speaking on her own authority but reflecting God’s own words. If Adam had actually listened to what she said, God would not have been upset, right? If a woman...

@chimpchompchamp But Eve’s “voice” merely repeated God’s command to them. She wasn’t speaking on her own authority **but reflecting God’s own words**. If Adam had actually listened to what she said,

@jmmooreo I know. Me too. But why would God say “Because you listened to your

@jmmooreo I know. Me too. But why would God say “Because you listened to your wife” or “…to her” or “…to Eve”? Wouldn’t that be the usual way to say it? Or perhaps “because you disobeyed Me”.

@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

@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 @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 @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

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @hamillaaron @MarkGrote That’s not how we read Gal 3:28. Even complementarians agree that this means equal in salvation and not the elimination of biological sex, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. Egalitarians are just ...

@kelcy_lowry @JeremyMBauman @hamillaaron @MarkGrote That’s not how we read Gal 3:28. Even complementarians agree that this means equal in salvation and not the elimination of biological sex, ethnicit

Gal 3:28 debate

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Matt 18:15-20 and church discipline doesn’t even say “if he refuses to listen to the 1 or 2 (additional) witnesses, then take it to the elders”—no, it says “take it to the church” and that doesn’t mean to the “staff...

@DeeGoingsGirl @pauldirks @KaeleyT Matt 18:15-20 and church discipline doesn’t even say “if he refuses to listen to the 1 or 2 (additional) witnesses, then take it to the elders”—no, it says “take it

Matt 18:15-20 debate

@The_Wry_Griot @ADRoblesMedia Forcing unbelievers to be Christians is not the jo

@The_Wry_Griot @ADRoblesMedia Forcing unbelievers to be Christians is not the job of the church or state. God will deal with unbelievers.

@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

@BentheButcher80 @Jayessaych @Dioko1462 @Brian_Sauve Each individual was required to account for their own personal responsibility. God did not say to Adam, “Adam, why didn’t you take your role of authority over Eve” but “Where are you? Who told yo...

@BentheButcher80 @Jayessaych @Dioko1462 @Brian_Sauve Each individual was required to account for their own personal responsibility. God did not say to Adam, “Adam, why didn’t you take your role of au