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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-27

@3HillsMinor @Deigratia1985 It doesn’t go against the teachings of Paul, but there may be some disagreement in church history no doubt. The pre-Luther Waldensiens accepted women as leaders and pastors, but they weren’t the mainstream. Luther disagr...

@3HillsMinor @Deigratia1985 It doesn’t go against the teachings of Paul, but there may be some disagreement in church history no doubt. The pre-Luther Waldensiens accepted women as leaders and pastor

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-26

@ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam 1 Tim 2:11 doesn't say women cannot be pastors. Titus 1 uses generic pronouns like τις (tis⎯anyone, someone), same for 1 Tim 3. Headship has nothing to do with authority but source relationships. You have been thoroughly...

@ich1ban123456 @ymmotrojam 1 Tim 2:11 doesn't say women cannot be pastors. Titus 1 uses generic pronouns like τις (tis⎯anyone, someone), same for 1 Tim 3. Headship has nothing to do with authority b

1 Tim 2:11 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-26

@ZacharyGarris @JohnnyABenson I am an egalitarian. I believe in mutual submission one to another in the body of Christ (which means wives to husbands and husbands to wives, congregants to pastors and pastors to congregants). Women are not restricte...

@ZacharyGarris @JohnnyABenson I am an egalitarian. I believe in mutual submission one to another in the body of Christ (which means wives to husbands and husbands to wives, congregants to pastors and

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-26

@RushiXmakima Thanks for contributing! I agree that at least the way we view pastors today goes beyond what they were in the first churches. Today we seem to desire a charismatic leader, someone who will just tell us what to do, rather than someone...

@RushiXmakima Thanks for contributing! I agree that at least the way we view pastors today goes beyond what they were in the first churches. Today we seem to desire a charismatic leader, someone who

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-25

@t_mo_land @jdenehar Eph 5:21 says "and subject yourselves to one another in the bfear of Christ." This includes husbands subjecting themselves to their wives and pastors to their congregants. The Biblical call is mutual subjection, so whatever the...

@t_mo_land @jdenehar Eph 5:21 says "and subject yourselves to one another in the bfear of Christ." This includes husbands subjecting themselves to their wives and pastors to their congregants. The B

Eph 5:21 commentary
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-24

@3HillsMinor Show me one scripture in the entire New Testament that identifies a

@3HillsMinor Show me one scripture in the entire New Testament that identifies any specific person as a pastor (poimen) other than Jesus Himself. Now tell me again how you know women weren’t pastors

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-24

@AlvinOchola @MikeWingerii @hashim_warren So pastors only submit to pastors? Eph 5:21 says "and subject yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ." This obviously doesn’t mean be obedient to, but to willingly subject yourself under another. ...

@AlvinOchola @MikeWingerii @hashim_warren So pastors only submit to pastors? Eph 5:21 says "and subject yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ." This obviously doesn’t mean be obedient to,

Eph 5:21 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-24

@graceforprize So your view is that a woman should not teach a man anything? So

@graceforprize So your view is that a woman should not teach a man anything? So teaching her son is ok...until when? 13? Jesus also only selected Jewish males as His apostles. We don't seem concer

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-23

@Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning Not really. It’s assuming that everyo

@Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning Not really. It’s assuming that everyone who is a shepherd is named as one in the New Testament when in actuality not a single person is specifically called a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-23

@ich1ban123456 @TemAleSaEliTa @Kdubtru Well, it shows that the authority is in God’s Word, not the vessel. This doesn’t prove women can be pastors, but it should make you think why God would restrict godly women with exemplary character who are gift...

@ich1ban123456 @TemAleSaEliTa @Kdubtru Well, it shows that the authority is in God’s Word, not the vessel. This doesn’t prove women can be pastors, but it should make you think why God would restrict

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-23

"and subject yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ." (Eph 5:21) Do pa

"and subject yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ." (Eph 5:21) Do pastors have to follow this as well? Do they subject themselves to others in their congregation “in the fear of Christ”?

Eph 5:21 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-20

@Lily_Warrior @YoungVi42770165 @pastherandie @carlaskaufel If we understand Paul

@Lily_Warrior @YoungVi42770165 @pastherandie @carlaskaufel If we understand Paul correctly he is not saying women cannot be pastors or teach. https://t.co/rBGS8Fof6Y

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-15

There’s a very strange and concerning movement suggesting another crusade. Is a

There’s a very strange and concerning movement suggesting another crusade. Is a postmill/amill view contributing to this? There is also a hyper focus on physical strength for Christian pastors. I f

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-12

Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." This verse is often quoted to convey Jesus' presence in any gathering of believers. Often pastors want to encourage people to not forsake gathering together, but we hav...

Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." This verse is often quoted to convey Jesus' presence in any gathering of believers. Often pastors want to encourage pe

Matthew 18:20 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-12

@JayTibbs23 While I disagree that women are not to be pastors, I appreciate this

@JayTibbs23 While I disagree that women are not to be pastors, I appreciate this post! https://t.co/bX4IlcWvef

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-06

@The_Wry_Griot @haymes_joshua What makes you believe pastors are hammers? Proverbs 15:1 - "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Colossians 4:6 - "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may...

@The_Wry_Griot @haymes_joshua What makes you believe pastors are hammers? Proverbs 15:1 - "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Colossians 4:6 - "Let your speech alway

Colossians 4:6 Proverbs 15:1 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-06

@nevermindlind @smashbaals So there are no male pastors that teach the same thin

@nevermindlind @smashbaals So there are no male pastors that teach the same things?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-06

@eltrucker87 @wbigs2001 @smashbaals We were taking about elders/overseers/bishops/pastors not apostles. But you said Paul was an apostle and not an elder. I showed you scripture that an apostle can be both an apostle and an elder. The text literal...

@eltrucker87 @wbigs2001 @smashbaals We were taking about elders/overseers/bishops/pastors not apostles. But you said Paul was an apostle and not an elder. I showed you scripture that an apostle can

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-06

@m_james76997 @wbigs2001 @smashbaals It's a great question. Maybe the next question you ought to ask is why He only chose Jews as apostles. Are we only to have Jewish pastors and elders? What do you mean by "How does it work if she's married"? It...

@m_james76997 @wbigs2001 @smashbaals It's a great question. Maybe the next question you ought to ask is why He only chose Jews as apostles. Are we only to have Jewish pastors and elders? What do yo

Ephesians 5:21 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-04

@DenyAllHistory @DoodleBobGroypr @praisethechrist @autumngroyper Steven Anderson

@DenyAllHistory @DoodleBobGroypr @praisethechrist @autumngroyper Steven Anderson is incorrect. Thankfully we can go back to the Bible and don’t have to blindly trust these pastors. https://t.co/rBGS8

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-03

@Mosleya62Mosley @dannolane @Rach4Patriarchy Usually leaders are those who serve all and lead by example. They are mature, lead exemplary lives, are humble, Biblically faithful, and elders/overseers/pastors must be able to teach and correct false te...

@Mosleya62Mosley @dannolane @Rach4Patriarchy Usually leaders are those who serve all and lead by example. They are mature, lead exemplary lives, are humble, Biblically faithful, and elders/overseers/

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-06

@ArmoryOC @Brian_Sauve You are factually incorrect because the Waldensiens from

@ArmoryOC @Brian_Sauve You are factually incorrect because the Waldensiens from the 12th century held that women could be pastors.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-06

@ArmoryOC @Brian_Sauve The forefathers are the apostles whom the church is built upon. They did not require only men to be pastors. I respect the Holy Spirit who inspired the scriptures and conveyed that they are sufficient to be fully capable and ...

@ArmoryOC @Brian_Sauve The forefathers are the apostles whom the church is built upon. They did not require only men to be pastors. I respect the Holy Spirit who inspired the scriptures and conveyed

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-02

@PastorSJCamp Thanks for sharing those reflections! Without seeing the film, I was thinking maybe they meant that there was no new revelation, as in adding to scripture. But it seems that they don't understand valid prophecy and tongues, which is p...

@PastorSJCamp Thanks for sharing those reflections! Without seeing the film, I was thinking maybe they meant that there was no new revelation, as in adding to scripture. But it seems that they don't

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-01

@aflawedmanofGod @sailemptyskies @DickSaban1 @ortrails @goteamcarr Egalitarian means treating people as human, equal and not based on the color of their skin, or their ethnicity, their socioeconomic status, or their sex. If someone was restricting p...

@aflawedmanofGod @sailemptyskies @DickSaban1 @ortrails @goteamcarr Egalitarian means treating people as human, equal and not based on the color of their skin, or their ethnicity, their socioeconomic s

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-29

Another thread on elders, overseers and pastors and whether gender is a factor.

Another thread on elders, overseers and pastors and whether gender is a factor. https://t.co/sy1fmBTHJq

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-29

RT @ryanschatz: @William_E_Wolfe Please list the scriptures identifying all the

RT @ryanschatz: @William_E_Wolfe Please list the scriptures identifying all the men that were called pastors (ποιμήν) in the New Testament.…

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-29

@William_E_Wolfe Please list the scriptures identifying all the men that were called pastors (ποιμήν) in the New Testament. (Hint: the only one specifically identified as a shepherd is Jesus). When you are done looking for that, look for all the me...

@William_E_Wolfe Please list the scriptures identifying all the men that were called pastors (ποιμήν) in the New Testament. (Hint: the only one specifically identified as a shepherd is Jesus). When

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-26

@RobertMacD0nald @smashbaals Pastors and elders/bishop/overseer are synonymous. Deacons are leaders who are not required to teach. - Name one person in the NT church in scripture who was referred to as a shepherd. - Name one person in the NT church...

@RobertMacD0nald @smashbaals Pastors and elders/bishop/overseer are synonymous. Deacons are leaders who are not required to teach. - Name one person in the NT church in scripture who was referred to

1 Tim 3:1-2 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-24

@Based_Byzantine @HabitualLinest @Booksbyjess__ @smashbaals Bishops/elders/pasto

@Based_Byzantine @HabitualLinest @Booksbyjess__ @smashbaals Bishops/elders/pastors/overseers are all interchangeable in scripture. We use the term elders and pastors. So no and yes.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-20

@DickSaban1 @Peacemaker811 @PubliusJosephus Qualifications are based on character, not one’s sex, skin color, whether they are married or not or their social status. You are reading into the requirements what you were brought up to believe. Not sur...

@DickSaban1 @Peacemaker811 @PubliusJosephus Qualifications are based on character, not one’s sex, skin color, whether they are married or not or their social status. You are reading into the requirem

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-16

@ryanvisconti I came across the following on the requirements of pastors and found it quite enlightening as well. "Such requirements disqualify from service not only women, but also all men who are single; all men married but childless; all men marr...

@ryanvisconti I came across the following on the requirements of pastors and found it quite enlightening as well. "Such requirements disqualify from service not only women, but also all men who are s

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-13

@CovenantReform2 @SophieLuther83 @GingerSnapKid The apostles were selected before the start of the church. Maybe Jesus had some other reason why He chose 12 Jewish males...remember, there were 12 sons of Jacob, 12 tribes of Israel? Yet just as we d...

@CovenantReform2 @SophieLuther83 @GingerSnapKid The apostles were selected before the start of the church. Maybe Jesus had some other reason why He chose 12 Jewish males...remember, there were 12 son

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-12

@btgolz @aleciajonesnow @goteamcarr Women being pastors is never listed in any l

@btgolz @aleciajonesnow @goteamcarr Women being pastors is never listed in any list of sins nor is it forbidden in scripture. We have to rightly divide scripture.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-09

@merelyjwright I don’t think you are understanding. You encourage and work with others DESPITE the fact that they do things differently BECAUSE it is secondary. You are treating secondary like primary. I’m convinced that pastors see their role as ...

@merelyjwright I don’t think you are understanding. You encourage and work with others DESPITE the fact that they do things differently BECAUSE it is secondary. You are treating secondary like prima

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-08

@JacobSpray5 @Believer1611KJV 1 Tim 2:11-15 is about false teaching, not about preventing women from teaching true doctrine. 1 Cor 14:34-36 is Paul quoting from the letter from the Corinthians (see 1 Cor 7:1) and refuting it. As for the requirement...

@JacobSpray5 @Believer1611KJV 1 Tim 2:11-15 is about false teaching, not about preventing women from teaching true doctrine. 1 Cor 14:34-36 is Paul quoting from the letter from the Corinthians (see 1

1 Cor 14:34-36 1 Cor 7:1 1 Tim 2:11-15 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-06

@DavidCShell1 @Emma41913442572 @p3_1415926i @TnShitStirrer @Eric_Conn What makes you think every Christian believed what you do? Even if all got it wrong, the apostles didn’t. Jesus picked 12 Jewish males but we don’t say only Jewish males can be p...

@DavidCShell1 @Emma41913442572 @p3_1415926i @TnShitStirrer @Eric_Conn What makes you think every Christian believed what you do? Even if all got it wrong, the apostles didn’t. Jesus picked 12 Jewish

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-30

@RenOfMen @Rach4Patriarchy @KnowlandKnows Scripture is not explicit about pastors being male only. Paul is dealing with a specific situation in Ephesus that he and Timothy whom he wrote his letter to would know about. It was not someone to name yet...

@RenOfMen @Rach4Patriarchy @KnowlandKnows Scripture is not explicit about pastors being male only. Paul is dealing with a specific situation in Ephesus that he and Timothy whom he wrote his letter to

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-15

@revjeffvox @BibleBashed I think it’s sometimes hard for the pastors who are there 2 hours (or more) ahead and turn out the lights and lock the doors on the way out. However, it’s often more than just margining your time. For some this is their pro...

@revjeffvox @BibleBashed I think it’s sometimes hard for the pastors who are there 2 hours (or more) ahead and turn out the lights and lock the doors on the way out. However, it’s often more than jus

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-10

@GlennDavies @outcatching @danitreweek Hi Glen. Paul wasn't a permanent pastor in a congregation. But he is most certainly an overseer. Overseers often oversee multiple congregations, helping with issues and assisting other pastors. It's the same...

@GlennDavies @outcatching @danitreweek Hi Glen. Paul wasn't a permanent pastor in a congregation. But he is most certainly an overseer. Overseers often oversee multiple congregations, helping with

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-04

@masonmennenga @peterben_mn @blanchardJRB Yeah, I'm not a Calvinist and I am pat

@masonmennenga @peterben_mn @blanchardJRB Yeah, I'm not a Calvinist and I am patiently working with pastors (and others) who treat me this way.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-03

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel But then they are treating Calvinism as the gospel and not believing it as meaning you are not a Christian. I shudder to think what Jesus will say to such pastors… 1 Cor 11:29 says “those who eat and drink WITHOUT DISCERNIN...

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel But then they are treating Calvinism as the gospel and not believing it as meaning you are not a Christian. I shudder to think what Jesus will say to such pastors… 1 Cor 11:

1 Cor 11:29 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-03

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel Wow…he won’t baptize you until you believe in Calvinism? That doesn’t sound very healthy. I also spoke to pastors of two churches who wouldn’t allow me to be a leader because I’m not a Calvinist, but they certainly would a...

@YouHaveFought @ronhenzel Wow…he won’t baptize you until you believe in Calvinism? That doesn’t sound very healthy. I also spoke to pastors of two churches who wouldn’t allow me to be a leader becau

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-26

@Chad4328 As a church leader, I wanted to find another Biblically faithful church, so I looked for it amongst my reformed brethren. They wouldn’t allow me to lead in their church. These pastors wouldn’t claim it was a primary issue, but a level “1....

@Chad4328 As a church leader, I wanted to find another Biblically faithful church, so I looked for it amongst my reformed brethren. They wouldn’t allow me to lead in their church. These pastors woul

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-20

1/🧵In light of some who believe that female pastors (and those who support them) are in high-handed rebellion against God, I'd like to provide an exposition of 1 Tim 2:11-15 which is egalitarian and Biblically faithful. We need to remember that thos...

1/🧵In light of some who believe that female pastors (and those who support them) are in high-handed rebellion against God, I'd like to provide an exposition of 1 Tim 2:11-15 which is egalitarian and B

1 Tim 2:11-15 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-26

@SBC_JumpingWorm @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @alexojeda78 @JustinPetersMin “…and refrain from prohibitions that scripture does not give.” If you mean we shouldn’t prohibit women from the office of elder/pastor or deacon because the Bible doesn’t pr...

@SBC_JumpingWorm @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @alexojeda78 @JustinPetersMin “…and refrain from prohibitions that scripture does not give.” If you mean we shouldn’t prohibit women from the office of e

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-26

@SBC_JumpingWorm @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @alexojeda78 @JustinPetersMin If a

@SBC_JumpingWorm @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @alexojeda78 @JustinPetersMin If a woman can speak to men, teach men, correct false teaching then she doesn’t need the title

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-26

@SBC_JumpingWorm @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @alexojeda78 @JustinPetersMin V12 also says deacons must be “one wife husband” so why do you think women can be deacons but not elders? My reading is the requirements for deacons and elders is the same e...

@SBC_JumpingWorm @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @alexojeda78 @JustinPetersMin V12 also says deacons must be “one wife husband” so why do you think women can be deacons but not elders? My reading is the

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-24

@DennyBurk Ok, so if you agree women cannot be elders, deacons or pastors, can w

@DennyBurk Ok, so if you agree women cannot be elders, deacons or pastors, can women preach? Can they guide and counsel people? Can they lead a group to serve? In other words can they functionally

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-24

@alexojeda78 @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @JustinPetersMin However, you cannot i

@alexojeda78 @PastorSJCamp @Ken_FiveSolas @JustinPetersMin However, you cannot ignore scripture that some believe excludes women.

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