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True egalitarians don’t erase all boundaries. They recognize differences between

True egalitarians don’t erase all boundaries. They recognize differences between Jews and Gentiles, slave and free, and male and female, yet understand God’s intent to unite these differences into one

Rather than rebellion against creation, true egalitarians actually go back to an

Rather than rebellion against creation, true egalitarians actually go back to and align with the creation text and don't insert foreign details like gender authority roles. https://t.co/xoajYHRvbX

Actually, egalitarian is in the middle between extreme feminism and hyper-headsh

Actually, egalitarian is in the middle between extreme feminism and hyper-headship. It is the middle view. https://t.co/4Nda8L5S3d https://t.co/e4PLXhuL4y

My church ordained women and then separated from the denomination because it was

My church ordained women and then separated from the denomination because it was allowing same s3x marriage. https://t.co/UZoLwrG0gt

Not all egalitarians reject what they believe the Bible clearly teaches. We shou

Not all egalitarians reject what they believe the Bible clearly teaches. We shouldn’t throw out the baby with the bathwater. https://t.co/gMA0r0QILu

There are egalitarians faithful to the text. The real gymnastics is insisting on

There are egalitarians faithful to the text. The real gymnastics is insisting on gender roles that restrict some in the body of Christ from preaching, teaching, or correcting others, including males,

Since the authority is in the Word and not the messenger, whether the one servin

Since the authority is in the Word and not the messenger, whether the one serving as pastor is a male or female is irrelevant. Yes, it's about God's gifting. We should never limit the Holy Spirit fro

The only compromise is the one that refuses to take all of God's Word seriously.

The only compromise is the one that refuses to take all of God's Word seriously. The egalitarian that takes all of God's Word seriously is not compromising! https://t.co/kLa9OgLLmC

If the Bible doesn't teach gender roles, then it doesn't follow that gender is f

If the Bible doesn't teach gender roles, then it doesn't follow that gender is fluid. There's no connection to the two. Egalitarians who rightly divide the Word reject gender roles and gender confusi

Rebellion to God is never good. But William pre-supposes that God's design is ge

Rebellion to God is never good. But William pre-supposes that God's design is gender roles related to authority. Rather than rejecting God's Word, we are simply rejecting the man-made doctrine of gend

Rather than dismissing 1Ti 2:11-15 as 'culturally conditioned,' by reading this

Rather than dismissing 1Ti 2:11-15 as 'culturally conditioned,' by reading this text in context of Paul's personal letter to Timothy and understanding his purpose, we see why Paul is obscuring the nam

1Ti 2:11-15 commentary

In 1Ti 2:11-15, Paul is dealing with a specific woman who is teaching false doct

In 1Ti 2:11-15, Paul is dealing with a specific woman who is teaching false doctrine who's husband⎯likely an elder and who is not deceived⎯remains silent. Sound familiar? It's just like the account of

1Ti 2:11-15 question

Egalitarianism is helping to bring clarity back to the creation account showing

Egalitarianism is helping to bring clarity back to the creation account showing that every word and detail in scripture is inspired and wholly sufficient. https://t.co/MzY26T1Y8U

Rather than questioning God's Word, Egalitarians are simply questioning Compleme

Rather than questioning God's Word, Egalitarians are simply questioning Complementarians' insistence on inserting something foreign into the creation account. https://t.co/uAARF319hW

So you see, egalitarians are not throwing out God's "order" but understanding th

So you see, egalitarians are not throwing out God's "order" but understanding that in context, the sequential order of creation is not about authority as Ge 1:28 makes abundantly clear. The virus is

Ge 1:28 debate

Egalitarians embrace God’s original design, focusing on the text’s details. They

Egalitarians embrace God’s original design, focusing on the text’s details. They recognize ‘head’ refers to the origin or source, not authority over, in describing relationships. https://t.co/Rh1SZart

From the very beginning, "head" is illustrated as origin of or source of, not au

From the very beginning, "head" is illustrated as origin of or source of, not authority over. In the original creation, both are given equal authority as both are human and the same flesh. There are n

However, being created first doesn't mean one is given dominance or even pre-emi

However, being created first doesn't mean one is given dominance or even pre-eminence over the one created after. We have case after case of the older serving the younger in scripture: - Abel over Ca

Notice how William assumed there were role distinctions. Then he skips over Ge 1

Notice how William assumed there were role distinctions. Then he skips over Ge 1:28 which were commands given to both. Then he claims that by being created first, Adam had dominance and that naming is

Ge 1:28 debate

If God designed male and female as two equals corresponding to each other, then

If God designed male and female as two equals corresponding to each other, then how is it a denial of God's authority to live according to His intention of humanity? In Ge 1:28, God commanded both th

Ge 1:28 debate

There's a lot of unfaithful churches out there. But do not throw out the baby wi

There's a lot of unfaithful churches out there. But do not throw out the baby with the bath water! https://t.co/nCBDjNlE3I

Since the scripture doesn't actually teach male gender roles related to position

Since the scripture doesn't actually teach male gender roles related to positions of authority, the Biblical teaching of the equality of all in the body is not rebellion or mutiny, but rather faithful

William @16dubs argues churches falter by rejecting God’s Word for modernity. Ye

William @16dubs argues churches falter by rejecting God’s Word for modernity. Yet, some re-examined teachings against Scripture and found them to be pretexts seeking a text. https://t.co/o2YifgEam8

Is the rejection of "Male Headship" what opens the church to every cultural lie?

Is the rejection of "Male Headship" what opens the church to every cultural lie? It depends. If a church rejects a doctrine it sees as scripturally clear, it’s serious. But rejecting a doctrine to b

@16dubs In reality, it was a number of churches in the denomination that debated

@16dubs In reality, it was a number of churches in the denomination that debated this issue and prevented the General Synod from passing an amendment to the Book of Church Order to state that marriage

@16dubs Hi William. Your quotes do not reflect what was in my post. I said that

@16dubs Hi William. Your quotes do not reflect what was in my post. I said that the denomination that my church started with⎯the Reformed Church of America⎯went same s3x affirming. My church was neve

@elonsucks88 @MikeWingerii Many churches will not allow women to serve as elders

@elonsucks88 @MikeWingerii Many churches will not allow women to serve as elders or pastors.

@harmonizedgrace The Bible doesn’t tell wives to obey their husbands in everyt

@harmonizedgrace The Bible doesn’t tell wives to *obey* their husbands in everything. What verse are you quoting?

@rightresponsem Hm. It seems that people are questioning a husband’s authority o

@rightresponsem Hm. It seems that people are questioning a husband’s authority over his wife and doing it by posing questions. What’s wrong with that?

@TravisSills I think they really believe that this is what the Bible teaches but

@TravisSills I think they really believe that this is what the Bible teaches but when you examine it and ask questions it turns out not to make any sense!

@MikeWingerii So she listens to every text you have with women? The practice you are describing has a fatal flaw—it depends on you sharing all texts. You are unlikely to share the one where there’s a real issue. It is better to open your phone for y...

@MikeWingerii So she listens to every text you have with women? The practice you are describing has a fatal flaw—it depends on you sharing all texts. You are unlikely to share the one where there’s a

@MikeWingerii There also appears to be a rising number of men who feel that lead

@MikeWingerii There also appears to be a rising number of men who feel that leadership roles in the church are exclusive to males only.

@BMcfonzie @dalepartridge Yes, I’m sure that’s what he means. But he’s confused

@BMcfonzie @dalepartridge Yes, I’m sure that’s what he means. But he’s confused if he thinks leading and working is a male thing. We have clear examples in scripture that contradict that.

@oneeyedsnake64 And the wife may do some other work aside from the kids and the

@oneeyedsnake64 And the wife may do some other work aside from the kids and the home. And I assume you do work to keep the home up too. Sounds kinda similar to me. 🤷‍♂️

@thisardentlife Egalitarian churches are sprinkled around. I helped my last Baptist church navigate the path towards accepting women fully as allowed to lead. My current egalitarian church had to leave the RCA denomination because they went same s3x ...

@thisardentlife Egalitarian churches are sprinkled around. I helped my last Baptist church navigate the path towards accepting women fully as allowed to lead. My current egalitarian church had to leav

@oneeyedsnake64 @Christianaoluf1 @dalepartridge Perhaps the husband should be wo

@oneeyedsnake64 @Christianaoluf1 @dalepartridge Perhaps the husband should be working out of the home so he can assist where needed.

@oneeyedsnake64 @Christianaoluf1 @dalepartridge Hm. Both the mother and the fath

@oneeyedsnake64 @Christianaoluf1 @dalepartridge Hm. Both the mother and the father should “raise” children. That’s laying down their lives for their family. How is the husband dying by going to work?

@timesux @yahtsidkenu33ad @Eric_Conn In 2Pe 2:12, Peter is referring to false teachers who deny "the Master who bought them" (2Pe 2:1). This clearly shows that Jesus paid for their sin, but they denied Him by their own actions. v12 is simply describi...

@timesux @yahtsidkenu33ad @Eric_Conn In 2Pe 2:12, Peter is referring to false teachers who deny "the Master who bought them" (2Pe 2:1). This clearly shows that Jesus paid for their sin, but they denie

2Pe 2:1 2Pe 2:12 debate

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Elders are a separate function b

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Elders are a separate function because they are to specifically called to teach and correct false doctrine. The authority is in the Word of God.

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Jesus was a leader. He didn't come to command, but to serve. He asked people what they wanted Him to do for them, or if they wanted to be healed. He never overruled their will. He also said He came to s...

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Jesus was a leader. He didn't come to command, but to serve. He asked people what they wanted Him to do for them, or if they wanted to be healed. He nev

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge If you believe that elders are the greatest, then by Jesus' own words, the greatest ought to be the slave of all. "But it is not this way among you; rather, whoever wants to become prominent among you ...

@GWreformed1689 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge If you believe that elders are the greatest, then by Jesus' own words, the greatest ought to be the slave of all. "But it is not this way among you; ra

@equipping_faith @Eric_Conn I don't understand where you are getting some submitting to others. ἀλλήλοις is a dative reciprocal pronoun meaning "one another" or "each other." This is clearly a mutual or reciprocal action. It cannot mean a one-sided ...

@equipping_faith @Eric_Conn I don't understand where you are getting some submitting to others. ἀλλήλοις is a dative reciprocal pronoun meaning "one another" or "each other." This is clearly a mutual

@wrightdjohn @ProvisionistP Is that should the same as "should not commit adulte

@wrightdjohn @ProvisionistP Is that should the same as "should not commit adultery"? So for you, it's a sin for a woman to lead even if she's theologically solid and a gifted teacher?

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge What’s my folly? Defending what I believe script

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge What’s my folly? Defending what I believe scripture teaches? Yikes.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-30

@Eric_Conn When Paul corrects something with wives, does that nullify the husban

@Eric_Conn When Paul corrects something with wives, does that nullify the husband’s call to submit to all including his wife as stated in Eph 5:21⎯ “And subject yourselves *to one another* in the fea

Eph 5:21 debate

@wrightdjohn @ProvisionistP Do you think leaving a church “loudly” like Mike sai

@wrightdjohn @ProvisionistP Do you think leaving a church “loudly” like Mike said is an issue? Is being “divisive” an issue?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-29

@KarenCicco @IkeLifeLike @ymmotrojam @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff The HS is

@KarenCicco @IkeLifeLike @ymmotrojam @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff The HS is not limited to the church age believers. The church age is a dispensation but God’s inner work in all humans in all age

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-29

@KarenCicco @ymmotrojam @IkeLifeLike @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff It will be different as the church will be in heaven but still people will hear the gospel and believe and be saved and testify even to the point of death. There is no way that on...

@KarenCicco @ymmotrojam @IkeLifeLike @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff It will be different as the church will be in heaven but still people will hear the gospel and believe and be saved and testify e

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-29

@KarenCicco @ymmotrojam @IkeLifeLike @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff The HS’s work is increased in the church age (ie poured out) but to say that He wasn’t required to regenerate hearts to obey God in the OT is without justification. David said “do...

@KarenCicco @ymmotrojam @IkeLifeLike @_DHDS @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff The HS’s work is increased in the church age (ie poured out) but to say that He wasn’t required to regenerate hearts to obey God

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-28

RT @e_baumgaertel: Paul is the one that, when I read literally, teaches of dispe

RT @e_baumgaertel: Paul is the one that, when I read literally, teaches of dispensations. https://t.co/D9WsFv4mOK