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Scripture Commentary article 2025-08-04

Women In Ministry Research Notes

Collection of 22 research notes from Cheryl Schatz's Logos notebook on women in ministry, covering head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11, kephale as source, Genesis creation narratives, Ephesians 5 mutual submission, and Craig Keener's lecture notes on women's ordination.

1 Cor 14:34-35 1 Tim 2:11-12 1 Timothy 5:21 Ephesians 5 1 Timothy 2 1 Corinthians 11
Scripture Commentary article 2024-09-03

Where Mike Winger Went Wrong on Women

Comprehensive response to the entire Mike Winger Women in Ministry video series (Parts 1-13)

1 Cor 14:35-36 1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 11:12 1 Timothy 2 Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2024-08-08

What Mike Winger Gets Wrong on What Women Can’t Do

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 13 on what women can and can't do according to the Bible

1 Corinthians 7:5 1 Timothy 2:12 Ephesians 5:21-22 Headship & Kephale Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2024-06-19

The Debates Over 1 Timothy 2

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 12 on the debates over 1 Timothy 2:11-15

1 Cor 14:34-35 1 Corinthians 10:11 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 1 Timothy 2 Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2024-02-07

Why Mike Winger is Wrong About “Authenteō” in 1 Timothy 2:12 – and Why It Matters

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 12 on the meaning of authenteō in 1 Timothy 2:12

1 Cor. 7:13 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 1 Timothy 2 Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2023-03-14

A 14-Point Biblical Case for Women Leaders and Teachers And Why Mike Winger, The Gospel Coalition, and the Southern Baptists Are Wrong About This

A 14-point biblical case for women leaders and teachers, responding to Mike Winger, The Gospel Coalition, and the Southern Baptists

1 Cor 12:21-24 1 Cor 14:26 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 Women in Leadership Complementarianism Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2023-03-09

What Winger Presently Gets Wrong: Women Apostles

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 5 on whether women were apostles in the New Testament

1 Corinthians 12:28 1 Corinthians 12:7 1 Corinthians 15:5 Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2023-01-19

What Winger Presently Gets Wrong: The Head Covering Debates (1 Cor 11)

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 10 on the head covering debates in 1 Corinthians 11

1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 11:11 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 1 Corinthians 11 Headship & Kephale Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2022-11-25

What Winger Presently Gets Wrong: Women Leaders in the New Testament (PART A)

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 4 on women leaders in the New Testament (Part A)

1 Cor. 12:1–30 1 Corinthians 1:11 1 Corinthians 1:16 Women in Leadership Complementarianism Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2022-11-25

What Winger Presently Gets Wrong: Women Leaders in the New Testament (PART B)

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 4 on women leaders in the New Testament (Part B)

1 Chronicles 29:6 1 Corinthians 12:21 1 Corinthians 15:32 Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2012-02-07

Masculine Christianity

This is part 2 of What God intended at creation and it is inspired by a recent lecture given by John Piper where he states that God’s intention for Christianity is for it to have a “ masculine feel “. After discussing John Piper’s Masculine Christianity, I will give my critique of his masculine argu

1 Corinthians 2:1 1 Timothy 2:12 2 Kings 22:3 Ephesians 5 1 Timothy 2 Genesis & Creation
Scripture Commentary article 2009-07-29

Mike Seaver And Cheryl Schatz 2

## Facing the spiritual “law” head-on from 1 Corinthians 14

1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 1 Timothy 2:11 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Corinthians 14 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-01-21

Who Was Judge Deborah Or Barak

The story of Deborah and Barak in the book of Judges has caused many hierarchists to assign the God-given work of judge delivering the people of Israel to Barak while denying that God raised up Deborah as a deliverer. By assigning a calling to Barak that scripture never assigns, it appears that the

Isaiah 11:32 Isaiah 3:12 Judges 2:16 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-10-03

Women Leaders To Judge Sinful Men

It is very common for hierarchists to explain away Deborah’s position as Judge in the nation of Israel as merely a judgment by God

Isaiah 11:32 Isaiah 3:1 Isaiah 3:12 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 2007-09-30

The Rest Of The Story 1 Timothy 211 15 And Matt Slick

> Proverbs 18:17 (ESV) The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him

1 Peter 4:10 1 Peter 4:11 1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 2 Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2006-12-13

Can Only Men Judge Right From Wrong In The Church

I read with interest Wayne Grudem’s claim that 1 Cor. 14:34 means that women are to “keep silent”regarding weighing of the oral prophecies in the assembly

1 Corinthians 6:2 1 Corinthians 6:3 Lamentations 1 1 Corinthians 14 Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary tweet 2026-03-21

No wonder he has such a problem with women leading! There is nothing in scriptur

No wonder he has such a problem with women leading! There is nothing in scripture which suggests that a woman was designed to not lead. Otherwise, what do we make of the women who did lead in scriptur

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-29

@J0nMormont @dalepartridge No it does not. Think about it. In Gen 1:28, God gave the same commands to both the man and the woman. Why would God restrict a woman from teaching truth to anyone? Did Deborah as the prophet and judge of Israel have to res...

@J0nMormont @dalepartridge No it does not. Think about it. In Gen 1:28, God gave the same commands to both the man and the woman. Why would God restrict a woman from teaching truth to anyone? Did Debo

Gen 1:28 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-22

@ronhenzel Well, that the LXX itself is not inspired is true, though we can say the same about any translation. We do know Jesus and His apostles quoted from it (included in the NT) and they followed the LXX wording. Also, Isa 3:12 condemns unjust r...

@ronhenzel Well, that the LXX itself is not inspired is true, though we can say the same about any translation. We do know Jesus and His apostles quoted from it (included in the NT) and they followed

Isa 3:12 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-11

@Toneskeee @SuzanneLucy78 As for Is 3:12, this was after all the strong had been taken away. So even if it is referring to women and children, it would be the weak ones. There is a variant reading in the LXX which doesn’t mention women. Lastly that w...

@Toneskeee @SuzanneLucy78 As for Is 3:12, this was after all the strong had been taken away. So even if it is referring to women and children, it would be the weak ones. There is a variant reading in

Is 3:12 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-06

@Ptr_StephenFein Well now that’s strange that scripture calls Deborah the judge

@Ptr_StephenFein Well now that’s strange that scripture calls Deborah the judge and praises Barak for his faith showing him to not selfishly covet the honor for winning the battle. https://t.co/TkiGHC

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@JonByers186054 Deborah was the judge of all Israel (spiritual and civil)! She w

@JonByers186054 Deborah was the judge of all Israel (spiritual and civil)! She was also the prophet. If that isn't a position of authority, I don't know what is. And God chose her and kept her there f

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@JonByers186054 Deborah is extra-biblical? 🤔 I don't read your "God-hating femi

@JonByers186054 Deborah is extra-biblical? 🤔 I don't read your "God-hating feminists." No woman was a priest. Nor was any male from 11/12 of the tribes of Israel. Deborah never taught scripture? Rea

Matt 28:18-20 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@JonByers186054 Wait, hang on, where is it in God's law that a woman cannot be an elder or leader? How is it that God chose Deborah to be the judge of all Israel and its prophet? Leading others to teach truth and lead others into the truth⎯regardles...

@JonByers186054 Wait, hang on, where is it in God's law that a woman cannot be an elder or leader? How is it that God chose Deborah to be the judge of all Israel and its prophet? Leading others to te

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-27

@Dankrightanon Nowhere does scripture ever say that Deborah was made judge as a judgment on Israel. And that’s not how the pattern of the judges worked. God turned Israel over to their enemies because of their sin and then when He had compassion on t...

@Dankrightanon Nowhere does scripture ever say that Deborah was made judge as a judgment on Israel. And that’s not how the pattern of the judges worked. God turned Israel over to their enemies because

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-28

@MikeFloyd126871 @rightresponsem If it is weak and pathetic to follow women, why

@MikeFloyd126871 @rightresponsem If it is weak and pathetic to follow women, why was Barak put in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11 for following the Word of God spoken through Deborah?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn As for Jdg 4:6-9, the first thing to note is that Deborah was the very Word of God in the land as both prophet and judge, so Barak was to submit to her word. Second, that he said he would only go if God’s prophet went with him sh...

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn As for Jdg 4:6-9, the first thing to note is that Deborah was the very Word of God in the land as both prophet and judge, so Barak was to submit to her word. Second, that he said

Jdg 4:6-9 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-15

@jackedpatriarch @RealDavidReece How about Lappidoth, Deborah’s husband?

@jackedpatriarch @RealDavidReece How about Lappidoth, Deborah’s husband?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-15

@Godson7800 @MB74466440 @RealDavidReece What about Lappidoth, Deborah’s husband?

@Godson7800 @MB74466440 @RealDavidReece What about Lappidoth, Deborah’s husband?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-15

@christsoldier5S @BrentCGuitar @RealDavidReece Paul doesn’t condemn a woman teac

@christsoldier5S @BrentCGuitar @RealDavidReece Paul doesn’t condemn a woman teaching truth to anyone. That is absurd. And Deborah was the highest authority in the land as both a prophet and judge so i

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-10

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge I don’t know what you are referring to on that Bible Project link. There’s only one reference to Deborah and they don’t call her a military commander as that was what Barak was. Do you think there were two mil...

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge I don’t know what you are referring to on that Bible Project link. There’s only one reference to Deborah and they don’t call her a military commander as that w

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-10

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge So you admit God installed Deborah as a judge then? You just feel that it was to insult the Canaanites and Israel? Your claim that God had ordained male authority—even in the OT—is clearly wrong. Otherwise, G...

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge So you admit God installed Deborah as a judge then? You just feel that it was to insult the Canaanites and Israel? Your claim that God had ordained male autho

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-09

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge While some prophetesses in Scripture ma

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge While some prophetesses in Scripture may not have held leadership roles over men, Deborah clearly did, as evidenced by her leadership over Barak and her role i

Jdg 4:8-9 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-09

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge Deborah is explicitly identified as a judge in Jud 4:4-5: “Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. She used to sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and B...

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge Deborah is explicitly identified as a judge in Jud 4:4-5: “Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. She used to sit

Jud 4:4-5 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-09

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge Oh, Deborah was definitely in the highe

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge Oh, Deborah was definitely in the highest place of authority. There was no greater authority at that time.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-08

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge About battles... Barak followed Deborah into battle and a woman killed Sisera. And he was commended for his faith because Deborah was the voice of God to him. At any rate, this isn't about the military...

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge About battles... Barak followed Deborah into battle and a woman killed Sisera. And he was commended for his faith because Deborah was the voice of God t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-07

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge The Prov 31 woman is literally running the home and business outside the home with no mention of anything her husband does. She is completely self sufficient. What do you mean Deborah was leading becau...

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge The Prov 31 woman is literally running the home and business outside the home with no mention of anything her husband does. She is completely self suffi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-14

Wasn't it Moses' mother who protected the baby Moses by putting him in a basket so he wouldn't be murdered? Isn't God our ultimate helper? How then is it dangerous for a man to help? Didn't the Proverbs 31 wife provide? Deborah presided over the w...

Wasn't it Moses' mother who protected the baby Moses by putting him in a basket so he wouldn't be murdered? Isn't God our ultimate helper? How then is it dangerous for a man to help? Didn't the Prov

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-05

@XianPatriot @Darrin_Caudill @smashbaals @danielsilliman Did Paul suddenly forget how to use the plural for all women if he meant it? If it was an established law of God, why did he say “I do not permit”? Why is this law not repeated elsewhere? Why d...

@XianPatriot @Darrin_Caudill @smashbaals @danielsilliman Did Paul suddenly forget how to use the plural for all women if he meant it? If it was an established law of God, why did he say “I do not perm

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-31

@ravensfoodblog @MikeWingerii There are no verses of lists of sin that confirms

@ravensfoodblog @MikeWingerii There are no verses of lists of sin that confirms that a woman teaching truth to men or pastoring is a sin. Deborah seems to be clearly violating this in the OT and God a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-30

@smashbaals Please demonstrate where the Bible shows that Deborah the judge and

@smashbaals Please demonstrate where the Bible shows that Deborah the judge and prophet (mouthpiece of God and highest authority in the land) was God’s judgment on His people.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-30

@ravensfoodblog @MikeWingerii I have no idea how Origen supports his view of a woman not having authority over men when it comes to Deborah. But I am not an expert on Origen and surely understanding Paul doesn’t require one to be an expert on Origen!...

@ravensfoodblog @MikeWingerii I have no idea how Origen supports his view of a woman not having authority over men when it comes to Deborah. But I am not an expert on Origen and surely understanding P

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-07

@avyargo @neecygrace @MikeWingerii Why would Ruth write it when no woman is allowed to teach men or have any kind of authority? Nevermind she can prophesy and even be in the position of Samuel (Deborah)...but alas, all the men would have burned it if...

@avyargo @neecygrace @MikeWingerii Why would Ruth write it when no woman is allowed to teach men or have any kind of authority? Nevermind she can prophesy and even be in the position of Samuel (Debora

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-06

@zie95776 @BahBahBased @MikeWingerii It is from God so that you would see that b

@zie95776 @BahBahBased @MikeWingerii It is from God so that you would see that being a woman in authority is not a sin. What Deborah said applied to Jael who put a tent peg through Sisera’s temple, n

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-06

@zie95776 @BahBahBased @MikeWingerii Yes and I follow what is clear in black and white. Absolutely, Jesus is not the author of confusion! He would certainly not appoint Deborah as judge and prophet and the highest authority in all the land if it were...

@zie95776 @BahBahBased @MikeWingerii Yes and I follow what is clear in black and white. Absolutely, Jesus is not the author of confusion! He would certainly not appoint Deborah as judge and prophet an

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-31

@Reformed_Zoomer @MolderAnna26649 @Brian_Sauve Not in the way that is being prop

@Reformed_Zoomer @MolderAnna26649 @Brian_Sauve Not in the way that is being proposed because we have leaders like Deborah and it seems it’s more of an issue for you than for them. But the church has n

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-30

@Mayo_Mingzi @kdclaunch Deborah had highest authority over everyone in Israel as God’s mouthpiece both as prophet and judge. She was just like Samuel. So your statement that “women must not have spiritual authority over men” is just false since God ...

@Mayo_Mingzi @kdclaunch Deborah had highest authority over everyone in Israel as God’s mouthpiece both as prophet and judge. She was just like Samuel. So your statement that “women must not have spir

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-29

@avyargo @_nomadic_soul How am I twisting it by making sense of every detail in the grammar and the context? You have accepted an interpretation that doesn’t even make sense of the history where we have women like Deborah instructing and teaching me...

@avyargo @_nomadic_soul How am I twisting it by making sense of every detail in the grammar and the context? You have accepted an interpretation that doesn’t even make sense of the history where we h

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-29

@James_AndrewRob @i0wa_Guy @smashbaals Yes, but leading is not a sin. Otherwise

@James_AndrewRob @i0wa_Guy @smashbaals Yes, but leading is not a sin. Otherwise God wouldn’t have chosen Deborah to be the highest authority in the land (like Samuel).

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