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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 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 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 tweet 2025-08-11

@King_Brody @LukeBennerE On the latter, have you read the letter to Philemon? Paul doesn’t command Philemon as an apostle but appeals to him in love. His appeal is that, now that Onesimus is a brother in Christ, Philemon should treat him as he would ...

@King_Brody @LukeBennerE On the latter, have you read the letter to Philemon? Paul doesn’t command Philemon as an apostle but appeals to him in love. His appeal is that, now that Onesimus is a brother

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-30

@path1_one @rightresponsem In the following, I explain Eph 5:22-33 in light of the reciprocity of subjection to one another in v21. I also show how Paul appeals to Philemon to treat Onesimus, his former slave, as Paul himself! Paul appeals rather tha...

@path1_one @rightresponsem In the following, I explain Eph 5:22-33 in light of the reciprocity of subjection to one another in v21. I also show how Paul appeals to Philemon to treat Onesimus, his form

Eph 5:22-33 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-03

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Unquestioning obedience (ie coercion)? No. Should you do things that you don’t want to do because it’s for the better of the other person? Yes. Look how Paul an apostle treats Philemon. Look how Paul commends the Bereans...

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Unquestioning obedience (ie coercion)? No. Should you do things that you don’t want to do because it’s for the better of the other person? Yes. Look how Paul an apostle tr

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-28

I created a🧵explaining Eph 5:22-33 in light of the reciprocity of subjection to one another in Eph 5:21. I also show how Paul appeals to Philemon to treat Onesimus, his former slave, as Paul himself! Paul appeals rather than commands demonstrating th...

I created a🧵explaining Eph 5:22-33 in light of the reciprocity of subjection to one another in Eph 5:21. I also show how Paul appeals to Philemon to treat Onesimus, his former slave, as Paul himself!

Eph 5:21 Eph 5:22-33 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-28

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace So in this example from the "Totality of Scripture" we have a clear working example in how Paul treats Philemon and how he expects Onesimus⎯a Christian slave to be treated. And there is no authority or hierarchy in the ...

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace So in this example from the "Totality of Scripture" we have a clear working example in how Paul treats Philemon and how he expects Onesimus⎯a Christian slave to be treat

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-28

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace Paul even himself appeals to Philemon rather than

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace Paul even himself appeals to Philemon rather than commanding him in an authoritarian manner, showing that Philemon's decision needs to be voluntary and not coerced which

Phm 1:14 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-28

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace Paul commends Philemon for his love and and faith, emphasizing qualities of generosity and compassion rather than authority (Phm 1:4-7). He then appeals to Philemon "for love's sake" to receive Onesimus back. He *expli...

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace Paul commends Philemon for his love and and faith, emphasizing qualities of generosity and compassion rather than authority (Phm 1:4-7). He then appeals to Philemon "fo

Phm 1:4-7 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-28

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace In fact, we have the example of Philemon and Ones

@IemSparticus @harmonizedgrace In fact, we have the example of Philemon and Onesimus. Paul does not emphasize authority or hierarchy even in this clear master-slave relationship, but rather, reframes

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Theology verse entry

Ephesians 5:18-33

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Ephesians 5:18-33 mutual submission,kephale,source,marriage,kenosis,Spirit-filled,husbands love,wives submit,egalitarian,hupotasso,allelon,household code,head-body metaphor,agapao,self-sacrifice,great mystery,Christ and church,one flesh
Theology verse entry

Titus 2:3-5

Sections: debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Titus 2:3-5 older women,teaching,presbutidas,domestic myths,egalitarian,women in ministry
Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 3:1-4

Sections: greek_analysis

1 Timothy 3:1-4 elder,overseer,pastor,qualifications,women,tis,husband-of-one-wife,polygamy
Theology greek term

πρεσβύτερος (presbuteros)

elder, older man; church overseer/leader by seniority

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Mike Winger idea 2022-04-13

Philemon 1-2: church in Philemon's house does not make Apphia or Archippus leaders

Mike examines Keener's third reference.

Philemon 1-2 Philemon Craig Keener hosting vs. leading Philemon 1-2
Mike Winger idea 2023-11-22

Linda Belleville's argument: elders don't have authority anyway

Mike addresses the egalitarian claim that NT church leaders had no special authority.

Hebrews 13:17 Matthew 18 1 Corinthians 5 Nympha argument from silence exousia
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-15

The Bible's trajectory on slavery moves from regulating and humanizing it in the OT to full abolition ideology in the NT (Philemon)

Closing summary of the slavery question.

Philemon Paul Philemon Slavery in the New Testament
Mike Winger idea 2021-04-23

Fruits of the Spirit in believers vs. unbelievers: the difference is source (Holy Spirit) and ultimate quality/context, not the complete absence of these qualities in unbelievers.

Q20 from Craig Burnett: what is the difference in gifts/fruits of the Spirit between a Christian and a non-Christian displaying the same qualities (patience, gentleness, peace)?

Galatians 5:22-23 2 Timothy 4:10 Holy Spirit fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23
Mike Winger idea 2025-08-08

Paul’s Gospel?: In Philemon 1: 19, why did Philemon owe himself to Paul? And why does Paul call it "his" gospel (please also see Romans 2: 16 , 16: 25, 2 Timothy 2:8)?

Q&A question: Paul’s Gospel?

Philemon Romans 2 Timothy Philemon Romans 2
Pulpit sermon 2026-03-16

Does the Bible Really Demand Gender Roles? | Ephesians 6:1-9 - Conrad Macintyre

Verse-by-verse teaching through Ephesians 6:1-9. Examines the household code structure and whether it prescribes fixed gender roles or reflects a trajectory toward mutual dignity.

Ephesians 6:1-9 Ephesians 5:21 Colossians 3:20-4:1 egalitarian Ephesians household codes