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Mike Winger idea 2022-03-14

Schreiner's point 5: the serpent subverted God's pattern of leadership by tempting Eve rather than Adam -- Mike thinks this is the weakest complementarian argument.

Complementarian argument #5: serpent targeting Eve

Tom Schreiner serpent tempts Eve Gen 3:1
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-09

Unfalsifiability problem: can we distinguish God's design from cultural accommodation?

Mike challenges the egalitarian method at its core.

cultural accommodation unfalsifiable theory God's design for leadership
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-28

Summary conclusion so far: husband's authority is pre-fall and part of God's design, but it should not limit women's dominion over creation.

Final recap before moving into new material

Genesis 2 image of God dominion Genesis 2
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-28

The OT records events in a very patriarchal culture — leaders are almost always men.

Initial perspective for approaching OT evidence

Old Testament women patriarchal culture
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-28

The priesthood is the ONLY OT role restriction on women that is clearly by God's design rather than by example — consistent with the complementarian view.

Final distinction on the priesthood

complementarianism priesthood divine command vs. example
Mike Winger idea 2024-03-01

It's not good enough to grudgingly believe complementarianism — must see it as good and beautiful

Mike addresses the heart posture needed beyond intellectual agreement.

Christ and the church grudging complementarian heart transformation
Mike Winger idea 2024-03-01

Closing prayer: preserve creational distinctions, reverse the egalitarian trend in churches

Mike closes with prayer.

creational distinctions closing prayer church revival
Mike Winger idea 2023-11-22

Call to not sit on the fence unnecessarily

Mike urges viewers not to remain undecided simply because debate exists.

confidence in Scripture fence-sitting God's design
Mike Winger idea 2023-11-22

Closing prayer: for the church to embrace God's design for men and women

Mike closes with prayer reflecting the themes of the video.

God's design prayer anti-patriarchy
Mike Winger idea 2018-12-05

Why God cares about sexual ethics: sex is sacred and its distortion is especially dangerous

Winger addresses the common cultural objection — 'Why does God care about my sex life?'

sexual ethics marriage God's design
Mike Winger idea 2019-03-13

Difference between ability/capability and calling: women may be skilled teachers but are not called to the pastoral role.

Addressing the emotional objection that restricting women from pastoral roles implies lesser capability.

Women in ministry Complementarianism Calling vs. capability
Mike Winger idea 2019-04-24

Strategy for LGBTQ conversations with Christians: still lead with questions, then move to Scripture on God's design for marriage and sexuality

McDowell addresses the same topic from the angle of a Christian asking

marriage discipleship LGBTQ
Mike Winger idea 2020-10-09

Complementarianism vs. chauvinism — Paul's teaching on women roles is not male chauvinism

Question from Proverbs 17:11 about family calling him demon-possessed and a chauvinist for holding Paul's teaching

women in ministry complementarianism egalitarianism