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Scripture Commentary article 2023-01-17

What Winger Presently Gets Wrong: Male Headship: Is It Really Biblical?

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 8 on male headship and whether it is really biblical

1 Corinthians 11:3 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Ephesians 5 1 Corinthians 11 Headship & Kephale

Scripture Commentary article 2020-06-02

The Giving Part 2: Judas the Betrayer, a Balanced View of the Sovereignty of God

[Music] the giving is a balanced view of the sovereignty of God God's sovereignty is vitally important for us to know God yet it's God's sovereignty taught as a system of theological thought which can lead to a person reading into the biblical text an outside concept that is foreign to the writers i...

Luke 22:18 Luke 22:21 Luke 22:3 Soteriology Calvinism Atonement

Scripture Commentary article 2019-09-19

Is Free Will “Another” Gospel?

What is the problem? It is common for Calvinists to argue that humanity can’t have free will because free will would necessitate a salvation based on works. Although the Bible does not make this claim, people have been subject to unfair accusations of heresy by overly zealous Calvinists.

2 Corinthians 3:7–9 2 Timothy 2:13 Galatians 1:8–9 Soteriology Calvinism Predestination & Election

Scripture Commentary article 2017-06-08

Women in Ministry Silenced or Set Free? Parts 5-7: 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Timothy 3, Galatians 3:28

[Music] the women are to keep silent in the churches for they are not permitted to speak but are to subject themselves just as the law also says if they desire to learn anything let them ask their own husbands at home for it is improper for a woman to speak in church 1 Corinthians 14 has been a diff...

1 Corinthians 14:12 1 Corinthians 14:13 1 Corinthians 14:26 1 Corinthians 14 Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership

Scripture Commentary article 2015-04-27

The context surrounding John 6

In explaining the meaning of John 6, we need to pay close attention to the context surrounding John 6 as well as the relevant context from the entire book of John. Here are some verses that are HIGHLY relevant and some questions for you to ponder.

John 10:1 John 10:14 John 10:16 Soteriology Calvinism John 6

Scripture Commentary article 2013-03-05

John 6:37 All that the Father gives Me will come to Me

John 6:37 (NASB) “ All that the Father gives Me will come to Me…

Acts 10:1–2 Acts 13:26 Acts 13:42–43 Soteriology Calvinism John 6

Scripture Commentary article 2013-01-05

Does Matthew conflict with Luke about Judas?

In my post about Judas and the last supper, Colin Maxwell, a Calvinist responded to my post, although not responding on this blog, but on his twitter account @weeCalvin.

Luke 1:1–3 Luke 22:18 Luke 22:20–21 Soteriology Calvinism Judas

Scripture Commentary article 2012-11-16

Was John the Baptist predestined to be saved?

In the teaching of Calvinism, there is an election to salvation for some men while the rest of mankind are created without a hope of eternal life. In this understanding God has pre-determined from eternity past that all but the elect would remain in their sin and be lost forever.

Isaiah 40:3 John 1:15 John 1:29 Soteriology Calvinism Predestination & Election

Scripture Commentary article 2012-07-29

Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ

Robert Bowman, J. Ed Komoszewski, and Darrell L. Bock — Kindle highlights from 'Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ'. 100 highlights.

1 Cor. 15:24 1 Kings 8:27 1 Thess. 1:3 Trinity Christology Apologetics

Scripture Commentary article 2011-06-25

Specific Or General Woman

This post will be an expansion on the reasons why I believe that 1 Timothy 2:11-15 is about one specific woman and why a general reference to women does not line up with the grammar within the surrounding context. I will also consider the challenge to my view from the new verbal aspect theory

1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 1:16 1 Timothy 2:10 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Women in Leadership

Scripture Commentary article 2010-02-20

Adam Names Eve

One of the positions that complementarians commonly hold is that male and female were created with distinct roles so that one (the male) is said to have been given the authority over the other (the female) and the fact that Adam names Eve is used as proof of the man’s authority. CMBW (The Council on

Acts 22 Exodus 1 Exodus 23 Genesis & Creation Authority & Submission Adam & Eve

Scripture Commentary article 2009-06-24

1 Peter 3 6 Obey

How does 1 Peter 3:5, 6 with the Bible’s use of the word “obey” affect wives and in particular women in ministry

1 Corinthians 8:6 1 Peter 1:1 1 Peter 1:10-12 Authority & Submission Women in Leadership 1 Peter 3

Scripture Commentary article 2008-11-18

Galatians 328 Is It Only About Salvation

According to complementarians, Galatians 3:28 is not about equality in Christ, but about all of us being in the same “boat” of salvation. The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) has made quite an effort to try to demolish Galatians 3:28 as a basis of spiritual equality outside of salvat

1 Corinthians 14:34 Exodus 3:28 Galatians 3:11 1 Corinthians 14 Complementarianism Galatians 3:28

Scripture Commentary article 2008-08-14

Is Complementarianism Merely Personal Conviction

This post is a response to Randy Stinson’s article titled “ Is Complementarianism a Merely Personal Conviction. “

1 Corinthians 11 1 Corinthians 11:12 1 Corinthians 7:14 Complementarianism Debates

Scripture Commentary article 2008-03-10

Circumcision The Woman And The Kinsman Redeemer

In dealing with women in ministry, the question has been asked of me, isn’t circumcision a proof that God only wants men to minister through leading and teaching since God gave the sign of circumcision for males only to his people in the Old Testament. Did God give preferential treatment to males wh

Acts 7:51 Deuteronomy 10:16 Deuteronomy 30:6 Women in Leadership

Scripture Commentary article 2008-01-04

From Bobbed Hair Bossy Wives And Women Preachers To Woman Be Free

I am very pleased that Stan Gundry has given me permission to post his story about how he changed his view from a staunch complementarian to an egalitarian. I would also request that if you have a story about your own journey from prejudice to freedom in Christ regarding women in ministry that you e

1 Corinthians 11:5 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 1 Corinthians 7:4 1 Corinthians 11 Women in Leadership Complementarianism

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 2007-03-08

Is Adam The Representative Head Of The Human Race

Those who believe that God created a hierarchical relationship between men and women will usually state that God created Adam as the “federal head” of the human race. This “federal headship” is said to be not only physical in that all of humanity has its origin in Adam, but spiritual because of a di

1 Timothy 2:14 Colossians 2:11 Colossians 2:13 Genesis & Creation Headship & Kephale Adam & Eve

Scripture Commentary tweet 2026-02-22

@GloryIsGods777 @ronhenzel @GatorRob777 Faith is not a work or a payment: it is

@GloryIsGods777 @ronhenzel @GatorRob777 Faith is not a work or a payment: it is God’s prescribed way that His salvation is credited. “For what does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it wa

Ro 4:3 question

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-11-09

@AbrahamMbaja @dalepartridge Paul instructs Timothy to remain in Ephesus to stop certain people from teaching false doctrine, not to stop anyone from teaching truth to anyone else. A certain deceived wife who was teaching heresy (whose husband was n...

@AbrahamMbaja @dalepartridge Paul instructs Timothy to remain in Ephesus to stop certain people from teaching false doctrine, not to stop anyone from teaching truth to anyone else. A certain deceived

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-11-09

@AbrahamMbaja @dalepartridge I believe exactly what God’s Word means. Gen 1:28

@AbrahamMbaja @dalepartridge I believe exactly what God’s Word means. Gen 1:28 contains plural imperatives where both the man and the woman are commanded to rule without distinction. Never is the man

Gen 1:28 commentary

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-29

@AbrahamMbaja @dalepartridge Gen 1:28 has God giving the same commands to both t

@AbrahamMbaja @dalepartridge Gen 1:28 has God giving the same commands to both the man and the woman with no differentiation made. God never rescinds what He said to the woman. God never commands the

Gen 1:28 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-21

@ElifNull @Vizini7 @smashbaals Paul is not changing who Israel is but distinguishing believing Israelites from unbelieving Israelites. The next verses prove it: “Nor are they all children because they are Abraham’s descendants… but ‘through Isaac yo...

@ElifNull @Vizini7 @smashbaals Paul is not changing who Israel is but distinguishing believing Israelites from unbelieving Israelites. The next verses prove it: “Nor are they all children because the

Ro 9:7 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-08

@LostMyHats You confuse categories that the Bible keeps distinct. Dispensationalists don’t deny that believing Gentiles are grafted into Abraham’s blessings; Paul teaches that plainly (Ro 4:11-17; Gal 3:7-9, 29). What we do deny is that this spiritua...

@LostMyHats You confuse categories that the Bible keeps distinct. Dispensationalists don’t deny that believing Gentiles are grafted into Abraham’s blessings; Paul teaches that plainly (Ro 4:11-17; Gal

Gal 3:7-9 Ro 4:11-17 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-04

@stablecross @ronhenzel Nothing faltering in my argument. But to respond to your 3 points, see below. 1. Paul’s point with Isaac wasn’t “individual salvation,” but that the covenant line comes through promise, not flesh. Ishmael was Abraham’s son, y...

@stablecross @ronhenzel Nothing faltering in my argument. But to respond to your 3 points, see below. 1. Paul’s point with Isaac wasn’t “individual salvation,” but that the covenant line comes throug

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-03

@HvacRoar24011 In Ro 11:1-2, when Paul says “God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew”, he is explicitly referring to ethnic Israel, the physical descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Paul identifies himself as proof: “For I too am an Is...

@HvacRoar24011 In Ro 11:1-2, when Paul says “God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew”, he is explicitly referring to ethnic Israel, the physical descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Pau

Ro 11:1-2 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-03

@HvacRoar24011 @mennodarren @smashbaals That's right, salvation is not based on your ethnic origin, not based on being a physical descendent of Abraham, but based on belief in Christ. You keep repeating the things we agree on and ignoring the script...

@HvacRoar24011 @mennodarren @smashbaals That's right, salvation is not based on your ethnic origin, not based on being a physical descendent of Abraham, but based on belief in Christ. You keep repeat

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-09-24

@bontrager_11304 @DefiantBaptist When you are not the people group chosen to bring the scriptures through and the messiah through it can seem like your tribe is not loved. Except that the plan was always to bless all nations through Abraham and his ...

@bontrager_11304 @DefiantBaptist When you are not the people group chosen to bring the scriptures through and the messiah through it can seem like your tribe is not loved. Except that the plan was al

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-08-10

@McMuffin11111 @BahBahBased @Eric_Conn @iliketopreach David was the king of the

@McMuffin11111 @BahBahBased @Eric_Conn @iliketopreach David was the king of the land. Jesus is also king. That doesn’t mean that Abraham was the king (or worse, a god) over his wife.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-06

@baptistvibes First, Sarah only called Abraham “lord” in her private thoughts. T

@baptistvibes First, Sarah only called Abraham “lord” in her private thoughts. There is no evidence that he was her commander/authority. Especially since God old Abraham to obey Sarah in Ge 21:12 in t

Ge 21:12 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-21

@ronhenzel The scriptures you quoted below are all Old Testament. Caleb, Joshua,

@ronhenzel The scriptures you quoted below are all Old Testament. Caleb, Joshua, Abraham, David all had a different spirit despite some making mistakes and sinning. https://t.co/d0iuAVwHGh

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-25

@pauldirks @Particular_Drew Can you define federal head? I’ve only heard Adam sp

@pauldirks @Particular_Drew Can you define federal head? I’ve only heard Adam spoken of in those terms, not Abraham.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-20

@John42991250 @smashbaals The "God of the Jews" means the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. You don't worship that God? He's a false god? Genesis to Micah were written in Hebrew to the Israelites. What is "most important" about being a dispensationa...

@John42991250 @smashbaals The "God of the Jews" means the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. You don't worship that God? He's a false god? Genesis to Micah were written in Hebrew to the Israelites. Wh

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-15

@ChadRutter_ @smashbaals God identifies himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac and

@ChadRutter_ @smashbaals God identifies himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and Jacob renamed Israel is the father of the Jews. Jesus Himself was a Jew and so were all of the apostles.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-04-25

@ronhenzel @ymmotrojam Ron, yes, that was my mistake as the text is clearly God speaking to the serpent. Galatians makes it clear that it is not to seeds but to a singular seed, so you are right that Rom 16:19 is only because believers are “in Christ...

@ronhenzel @ymmotrojam Ron, yes, that was my mistake as the text is clearly God speaking to the serpent. Galatians makes it clear that it is not to seeds but to a singular seed, so you are right that

Rom 16:19 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-23

@biblemarriages Notice also that Sarah called Abraham lord, but God did not make Abraham lord over her. She respected him. She was not in servitude. It was always her choice. Recall there is also a time when God tell’s Abraham to obey Sarah: “But ...

@biblemarriages Notice also that Sarah called Abraham lord, but God did not make Abraham lord over her. She respected him. She was not in servitude. It was always her choice. Recall there is also a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-13

@RusskyPivo @smashbaals I’m simply quoting Abraham on this. It doesn’t mean one must be morally perfect. Not even Abraham was perfect as he told Sarah to lie and say she was his sister, and he slept with Hagar thinking that God wanted him to take a...

@RusskyPivo @smashbaals I’m simply quoting Abraham on this. It doesn’t mean one must be morally perfect. Not even Abraham was perfect as he told Sarah to lie and say she was his sister, and he slept

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-13

@pauldirks It depends what you mean by “Lord”—if you are thinking of it as “master,” then no. Neither was Abraham Sarah’s master. After Peter says Sarah called Abraham lord, verse 7 says “you husbands in the same way.” Therefore as Sarah gave ...

@pauldirks It depends what you mean by “Lord”—if you are thinking of it as “master,” then no. Neither was Abraham Sarah’s master. After Peter says Sarah called Abraham lord, verse 7 says “you husban

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-09

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Sarah's calling Abraham lord is similar to how we use the term "sir" or "mister" today. The husband and the wife are the leaders of the home and work together as a team. The Biblical statement of the husband as th...

@pauldirks @DeeGoingsGirl @KaeleyT Sarah's calling Abraham lord is similar to how we use the term "sir" or "mister" today. The husband and the wife are the leaders of the home and work together as a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-08

@Presbyterianon There are actually multiple promises, but this one in Gen 12:3 was spoken to Abraham and doesn’t mention his seed. Here are the relevant passages concerning the seed (or offspring, singular) of Abraham: 1. Genesis 12:7 - “Then the ...

@Presbyterianon There are actually multiple promises, but this one in Gen 12:3 was spoken to Abraham and doesn’t mention his seed. Here are the relevant passages concerning the seed (or offspring, si

Gen 12:3 Genesis 12:7 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-19

@pauldirks @PerinDana But my point is not that Sarah doesn't submit to Abraham,

@pauldirks @PerinDana But my point is not that Sarah doesn't submit to Abraham, but that they have a mututally submissive relationship.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-19

@PerinDana @pauldirks Yes, those are good examples too. And yes, Sarah’s name means ‘princess’ or ‘noblewoman’ in Hebrew which denotes her status and her significant role in her relationship with Abraham, clearly denoted by times when he listened to...

@PerinDana @pauldirks Yes, those are good examples too. And yes, Sarah’s name means ‘princess’ or ‘noblewoman’ in Hebrew which denotes her status and her significant role in her relationship with Abr

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-19

@PerinDana @pauldirks I’m glad you asked again about this verse, Paul. Many are hung up on this phrase as we consider this a term of subjugation. In their cultural context, this was simply an idiomatic expression denoting respect. And so Sarah’s ac...

@PerinDana @pauldirks I’m glad you asked again about this verse, Paul. Many are hung up on this phrase as we consider this a term of subjugation. In their cultural context, this was simply an idioma

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-08

@uncledando @TomBuck "Another spirit is working in you"⎯people said this to Jesus too. You should really avoid going here just because we disagree on a secondary matter. Please define for me what "husband/wife distinction" means to you? Sarah resp...

@uncledando @TomBuck "Another spirit is working in you"⎯people said this to Jesus too. You should really avoid going here just because we disagree on a secondary matter. Please define for me what "h

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