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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 2023-01-17

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 2017-06-07

Women in Ministry Silenced or Set Free? Part 4: 1 Timothy 2 Deception & the First Created

[Music] 1 Timothy Chapter 2 has been a difficult passage for Bible interpreters because of several hard to understand verses yet while Paul's reasoning is thought to be somewhat obscure this chapter has been seen by some as the clearest passage that says when women are not allowed to teach or to hav...

1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 2:1 1 Timothy 2:11 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2015-03-24

Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions

Gregory Koukl — Kindle highlights from 'Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions'. 123 highlights.

Luke 20:24 Luke 20:4 Mark 2:9 Apologetics
Scripture Commentary article 2011-06-14

Repost Authority Vs Submission A Biblical View Of Ephesians 522

My original 2010 post crashed because there were too many comments for my blog to handle, so I am putting up this post again so that people can read the article which is no longer available because of the crash. Thanks to one of my readers who asked me to repost

Amos 21 Colossians 11 Colossians 3:18 Ephesians 5 1 Corinthians 11 Headship & Kephale
Scripture Commentary article 2011-04-14

1 Timothy 212 Prohibitions Revisited

I started a post months ago and then life became so complicated I had to set my blog aside to cope. This post will now be the new “home” on the discussion on whether 1 Timothy 2:12 has two prohibitions or one

1 Timothy 1:20 1 Timothy 1:3 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Timothy 2 Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2010-05-23

Authority Vs Submission Biblical View

Yesterday I received two polar opposite views of Ephesians 5:22 by email. One was from “NN” who has responded here in the past

Amos 21 Colossians 11 Colossians 3:18 Ephesians 5 1 Corinthians 11 Headship & Kephale
Scripture Commentary article 2009-07-18

Wayne Grudem 5

This is the part 5 of answering Wayne Grudem’s “ Open letter to Egalitarians ” and his “Six Questions That Have Never Been Satisfactorily Answered”. Today I am posting his fifth question, Suzanne McCarthy’s answer from the Greek and my own questions below that

1 Timothy 2:12 Amos 100 Exodus 1 1 Timothy 2 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-05-13

Paul Women Pastors 8

This is the eighth in a series of simulated interviews with the Apostle Paul taken from the position of what he might say if we could transport Paul from the New Testament account through a time tunnel into our present day

1 Timothy 3:1 1 Timothy 3:1-7 1 Timothy 3:2 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-03-20

Round 3 Interview With Paul On A Woman

This post is the third one of a simulated interview with the Apostle Paul taken from the position of what he might say if we could transport Paul from the New Testament account through a time tunnel into our present day. Doug, a strong complementarian has been given the opportunity to ask Paul about

1 Corinthians 14:23 1 Corinthians 14:24 1 Corinthians 14:25 1 Timothy 2 Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-08-28

Women Preaching Equated With

Wade Burleson has commented on Irving Bible Church’s decision to allow women to preach the gospel to the congregation on a Sunday morning and the attacks that this church has experienced because of this decision. Wade writes:

1 Corinthians 12:21 Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2008-05-06

1Tim2Objections

My article laying out the original argument showing that 1 Timothy 2:12 is a specific woman that Paul forbids from teaching is here

1 Timothy 1:12 1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 1:14 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Debates
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 2007-08-23

Are Womens Gifts To Be Used Outside The Church

In my blog entry called “ Are women’s gifts secondary. ” I documented the complementarian teaching that women’s gifts are secondary to men’s gifts and that women to use their gifts outside the church

1 Corinthians 14:23 1 Corinthians 14:26 1 Corinthians 14:31 Spiritual Gifts Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2006-10-27

Godly Women Need To Repent

My heart goes out to Pastors who are so engrained in tradition that they can easily justify sending godly women to hell. This past weekend I spoke with a Pastor from a denomination that does not believe that women are allowed to teach the bible to men

Spiritual Abuse
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-12-13

@jonathanaplumb Tolerance is good but tolerating idolatry in those who profess to be believers is not. “But I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel… who teaches and misleads My slaves so that they commit sexual immorality and ea...

@jonathanaplumb Tolerance is good but tolerating idolatry in those who profess to be believers is not. “But I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel… who teaches and misleads My s

Re 2:20 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-29

@Saved5872 @MikeWingerii 7. “You are gods” (Jn 10:34) 8. Are only men able to c

@Saved5872 @MikeWingerii 7. “You are gods” (Jn 10:34) 8. Are only men able to commit adultery since a woman isn’t mentioned as divorcing and remarrying? “Whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual

Jn 10:34 Mt 19:9 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-20

@JonByers186054 Jesus was asked about divorce because Dt 24:1 wasn’t clear. That’s why the schools of Hillel and Shammai disagreed about it. Hillel said a man could divorce his wife for anything. Shammai said only for sexual immorality. Jesus said...

@JonByers186054 Jesus was asked about divorce because Dt 24:1 wasn’t clear. That’s why the schools of Hillel and Shammai disagreed about it. Hillel said a man could divorce his wife for anything. Sh

Dt 24:1 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-12

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Jezebel’s teaching involved encouraging Christians to compromise with idolatry and immorality, likely in connection with the trade guilds in Thyatira, which required participation in pa...

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Jezebel’s teaching involved encouraging Christians to compromise with idolatry and immorality, likely in connection with the trade guil

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-14

Similarly, the seven churches in Revelation (Rev 2-3) show unique struggles—luke

Similarly, the seven churches in Revelation (Rev 2-3) show unique struggles—lukewarmness, immorality, and even false teaching. Yet, these issues didn’t divide believers into factions. Jesus addresse

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-26

@LostinAusten27 @taylorsschumann The laws concerning what one wears, eats and special days and seasons is done away with in Christ. Concerning morality, this depends on the government. Those who claim to be believers but who practice immorality, are...

@LostinAusten27 @taylorsschumann The laws concerning what one wears, eats and special days and seasons is done away with in Christ. Concerning morality, this depends on the government. Those who clai

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-06-07

@jtdxn_ @gxp11 @MikeWingerii I say our morality because it depends on a belief in and submission to the God of the Bible. It’s not subjective, but it’s not our job to legislate nonbelievers to repent. The government may or may not affirm LGBTQ. It s...

@jtdxn_ @gxp11 @MikeWingerii I say our morality because it depends on a belief in and submission to the God of the Bible. It’s not subjective, but it’s not our job to legislate nonbelievers to repent.

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-04-26

@RenOfMen @42Lives I suspect Paul wouldn’t be concerned about the statistics unless there was an increase in s3xual immorality. 1Co 7 is fairly clear that he wishes they would be like him (single), but if they are unable to control themselves, it is ...

@RenOfMen @42Lives I suspect Paul wouldn’t be concerned about the statistics unless there was an increase in s3xual immorality. 1Co 7 is fairly clear that he wishes they would be like him (single), bu

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-29

@DefendTheSheep In Matt 19:9, Jesus says, “I tell you that anyone who divorces h

@DefendTheSheep In Matt 19:9, Jesus says, “I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.” I’m not sure that emotional abuse i

Matt 19:9 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-25

@The_Wry_Griot @Cadogan_Barde @Brian_Sauve Paul said that “because of sexual immorality” and “because of your lack of self control” each was to have their own spouse. In verse 7 Paul says “Yet I wish that all people were even as I myself am” and ag...

@The_Wry_Griot @Cadogan_Barde @Brian_Sauve Paul said that “because of sexual immorality” and “because of your lack of self control” each was to have their own spouse. In verse 7 Paul says “Yet I wis

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-23

14/23🧵Earlier in chapter 5 Paul noted the sexual immorality among them⎯so this is why he responded the way he does in ch 7. Paul shows how abstaining from things doesn't resolve the problem. See how Paul addresses this issue in the letter to the Co...

14/23🧵Earlier in chapter 5 Paul noted the sexual immorality among them⎯so this is why he responded the way he does in ch 7. Paul shows how abstaining from things doesn't resolve the problem. See how

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-24

@tome708 @RupertP46422908 @JustinPetersMin A woman preaching true doctrine or acting as a pastor/elder/deacon has absolutely nothing to do with sexual immorality. It is not cancer or the seed of cancer. However, you are right that if someone is del...

@tome708 @RupertP46422908 @JustinPetersMin A woman preaching true doctrine or acting as a pastor/elder/deacon has absolutely nothing to do with sexual immorality. It is not cancer or the seed of canc

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Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 2:11-15

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Timothy 2:11-15 specific woman,deception,authenteo,grammar,perfect tense,future tense,anaphoric,egalitarian,ephesus,teknogonia,singular plural,historical perfect,verbal aspect,paul as pattern
Theology verse entry

Revelation 2:14

Sections: exegesis, greek_analysis

Revelation 2:14 Balaam false teaching didasko
Theology verse entry

Revelation 2:20

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis

Revelation 2:20 Jezebel false prophetess didasko
Theology verse entry

1 Corinthians 14:33-37

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Corinthians 14:33-37 interpolation,textual criticism,silence,quotation,Western text,women speaking,women silent,Corinthian quotation,oral law,Pharisees,rhetorical refutation,eta particle,women in ministry,egalitarian,complementarian debate
Theology greek term

διδάσκω (didasko)

to teach

greek
Theology greek term

ἐπιτρέπω (epitrepo)

to permit, to allow, to entrust

greek
Mike Winger idea 2022-11-11

The hairstyle view: Philip Payne's interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11

Mike presents the second of five interpretive approaches.

Philip Payne kephale source meaning
Mike Winger idea 2022-11-11

Evidence that headship is transcultural: creation order, Ephesians 5, and the danger of cultural relativism

Mike builds his case that headship is not culturally bound.

Ephesians 5:22-24 1 Corinthians 11:8-9 Ephesians 5:22-24 1 Corinthians 11:8-9 cultural hermeneutics
Mike Winger idea 2018-02-21

The Watchtower's three main biblical proof texts for the blood ban are Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 17:13-14, and Acts 15:29.

Mike transitions from historical/medical arguments to direct biblical exegesis of the passages the Watchtower uses.

Genesis 9:4 Leviticus 17:13-14 Acts 15:29 Watchtower Genesis 9:4 Leviticus 17:13-14
Mike Winger idea 2018-03-14

Q&A: Non-Christian friends interested in understanding worldview — all worldviews must be consistent and accurate

Viewer's observation about non-Christian friends being open to worldview discussion

apologetics atheism worldview
Mike Winger idea 2018-08-29

Q&A: Can an atheist legitimately argue about a God they don't believe exists?

Viewer question: isn't it a contradiction for an atheist to argue about God using a Bible they don't believe?

Atheist arguments Moral argument for God Logical consistency
Mike Winger idea 2018-04-11

Reason 2 refuted: The Bible contains extensive practical advice; specificity is about utility, not inspiration

The skeptic argues the Bible does not give specific enough practical advice — for instance, a chapter organized by killing scenarios (war, self-defense, execution).

Proverbs marriage apologetics Proverbs
Mike Winger idea 2018-08-16

Why have fulfilled prophecy in Scripture at all if one should just presuppose the Bible is true? Winger asks Sye to account for the evidential role of prophecy

Winger pressing Sye on the purpose of fulfilled prophecy

fulfilled prophecy presuppositional apologetics Scripture as self-authenticating
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-24

Q&A: Ephesians 5:11 ('unfruitful works of darkness') refers to common sins, not specifically to Halloween or occult rituals

Viewer asks whether Ephesians 5:11 condemns Halloween participation

Ephesians 5:11 Ephesians 5:3-6 Halloween Ephesians 5:11 Ephesians 5:3-6
Mike Winger idea 2018-12-17

Q&A: What does a Christmas tree have to do with Jesus? Brief history of Christmas tree origin

Addressing a viewer question about the theological meaning of Christmas trees

Martin Luther Christmas trees Christian tradition
Mike Winger idea 2019-02-07

Problem of evil is actually evidence for God, not against him

Mike responds to the objection from the problem of evil.

apologetics problem of evil evidence for God
Mike Winger idea 2019-03-13

1 Corinthians 6:9 lists sins (including homosexual practice) that preclude inheriting the kingdom; false teaching on these sins subverts the gospel.

Leanne Waters asks whether those who teach homosexual relations are okay are rejecting the true Jesus and true gospel.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Sexual immorality 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Homosexuality
Mike Winger idea 2019-03-14

Argument from morality as a compelling Christian argument: moral facts (e.g., torturing children for fun is wrong) require a grounding explanation

Cameron presents the moral argument as interesting for its emotional grip, parallel to the problem of evil

problem of evil moral argument for God Cameron Bertuzzi
Mike Winger idea 2019-03-27

Mike argues that atheism, consistently followed, leads to nihilism — no morality, purpose, beauty, love, personhood, free will, or meaning

Mike offers his counter-worldview assessment

Atheism Nihilism Morality
Mike Winger idea 2019-03-27

Q&A: Calling God a "moral thug" (Matt Dillahunty) is logically incoherent within theism because God is the grounding for morality

Question from Mariano Rogers about Matt Dillahunty's rhetoric

Matt Dillahunty The Atheist Experience Morality
Mike Winger idea 2019-05-01

Evidence for God's existence: design, morality, prophecy; God as necessary being

Mike briefly asserts a positive case that God's existence is not extraordinary but expected.

Moral argument for God Existence of God Prophecy
Mike Winger idea 2019-07-03

Euthyphro dilemma introduced: is something good because God wills it, or does God will it because it's good?

Mike introduces a classical philosophical challenge to theistic ethics

Euthyphro dilemma Socrates Euthyphro
Mike Winger idea 2019-07-03

Resolution: Euthyphro dilemma is a false dilemma — third option is that God IS the good

Mike provides the Christian response to the Euthyphro dilemma

nature of God divine goodness Euthyphro dilemma
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