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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 2018-03-17

Was Our Faith Purchased on the Cross as a Gift?

John Piper’s article “ For Whom did Jesus Taste Death? ” focuses on Piper’s premise that disallows Jesus from being a ransom sacrifice for all people. There are many parts of Piper’s article that I would like to address, but I will deal with them one at a time in individual posts.

1 Corinthians 15:14 1 Corinthians 15:17 1 John 1:9–10 Soteriology Calvinism Atonement
Scripture Commentary article 2017-06-07

Women in Ministry Silenced or Set Free? Part 3: Head Coverings and Authority - 1 Corinthians 11

[Music] 1 Corinthians 11 has been a difficult chapter throughout church history there are some things that are hard to understand about this passage but using an understanding of the Jewish mindset will help us unravel Paul's reasoning let's start at verse three but I want you to understand that Chr...

1 Corinthians 11:10 1 Corinthians 11:16 1 Corinthians 11:5 1 Corinthians 11 Headship & Kephale Authority & Submission
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 2009-11-17

Church Led By Woman Pastor Is Forced Out Of Gbc

On November 11, 2009, the Georgia Baptist Convention adopted a policy that ended its 148-year relationship with First Baptist Church of Decatur, Georgia. According to the Associated Baptist News ,

1 Peter 4:10 Isaiah 1 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-09-02

Mike Seaver Cheryl Schatz 10

## Responses to question #5

1 Corinthians 10:15 1 Corinthians 12:28 1 Corinthians 14:36 Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary tweet 2026-03-23

@AsherJacob23060 @AlistairMerrym1 It’s hard to respond to your replies as you are starting new threads for each reply. In Mt 16:18–19, the “keys” are given in response to Peter’s confession of Jesus’ identity (since this is the confession on which t...

@AsherJacob23060 @AlistairMerrym1 It’s hard to respond to your replies as you are starting new threads for each reply. In Mt 16:18–19, the “keys” are given in response to Peter’s confession of Jesus’

Mt 16:18 Mt 18:15 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-05

@DavePellowe @MikeWingerii Male only eldership was not in the creeds and confessions. Read the Nicene creed again. That modern churches are doing it doesn’t make it a core doctrine. It is not a core doctrine and that’s why it should not be called he...

@DavePellowe @MikeWingerii Male only eldership was not in the creeds and confessions. Read the Nicene creed again. That modern churches are doing it doesn’t make it a core doctrine. It is not a core

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-31

No one should have ever made it a matter of a confession of FAITH that only male

No one should have ever made it a matter of a confession of FAITH that only males can be elders. That’s where the division started for the SBC. Wolfe is an agent of that seed of division sown years

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@Forms_Respecter Jesus being God is clear in scripture. His virgin birth, death

@Forms_Respecter Jesus being God is clear in scripture. His virgin birth, death on the cross, and physical resurrection are clear. Why are these in the creeds and confessions?

question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@AMalteseSailor A buffoon? So you are calling me names now? Yes, unrepentant sin is certainly a primary matter, but we don't list every sin one can commit in a statement of faith, a creed or confession. Perhaps you can educate me where a female is ...

@AMalteseSailor A buffoon? So you are calling me names now? Yes, unrepentant sin is certainly a primary matter, but we don't list every sin one can commit in a statement of faith, a creed or confessi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

Heresy has to do with primary matters of the Christian faith. Whether women can

Heresy has to do with primary matters of the Christian faith. Whether women can be elders is not in any creed or confession of the universal church. Believing women can be elders does not place you ou

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-27

@The_Under_Dog94 The view that women have equal authority as men in alignment with God’s imperatives to both the man and woman in Gen 1:28 is not outside the pale of Christian teaching. What historical creed or confession unifying the church says th...

@The_Under_Dog94 The view that women have equal authority as men in alignment with God’s imperatives to both the man and woman in Gen 1:28 is not outside the pale of Christian teaching. What historic

Gen 1:28 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-06

@ncksmith @MikeWingerii First, I missed the point that Brown’s own ministry was suspending his materials in the middle of the ongoing investigation. I did some digging and found a post from just before Christmas which sheds some light on Brown’s conf...

@ncksmith @MikeWingerii First, I missed the point that Brown’s own ministry was suspending his materials in the middle of the ongoing investigation. I did some digging and found a post from just befor

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-10

@Glory2God777 @ManassehRJones @AletheiaHS @subq @immrbloo On what basis do you make the claim that I'm just giving lip service & living in unbelief? I am simply saying that your claim doesn't match up with scripture. That Christ's faith is give...

@Glory2God777 @ManassehRJones @AletheiaHS @subq @immrbloo On what basis do you make the claim that I'm just giving lip service & living in unbelief? I am simply saying that your claim doesn't mat

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-09

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo Also, the test is confession of Chri

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo Also, the test is confession of Christ not whether I agree with you on every nuance of secondary teaching. https://t.co/CtWQXV0Quz

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-28

@th3muse Catholic used to mean “universal” (as opposed to Roman Catholic). That

@th3muse Catholic used to mean “universal” (as opposed to Roman Catholic). That Jesus established “the Church” upon the confession of faith in Jesus as the messiah is clear.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-07

@StanfieldBrent1 @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @Idolkiller I think we have to be careful as faith or belief is hidden and internal. Evidences are external. Confession is an evidence. The Bible is clear that God saves those who put their faith in Him. ...

@StanfieldBrent1 @Robert_S_Morley @ronhenzel @Idolkiller I think we have to be careful as faith or belief is hidden and internal. Evidences are external. Confession is an evidence. The Bible is clear

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-02

@RenOfMen @JaneotN @smashbaals Really? Where is "women aren't pastors" in any cr

@RenOfMen @JaneotN @smashbaals Really? Where is "women aren't pastors" in any creed or confession?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-29

@JohnMcL73 @MalcangiSarah Really? What creed or confession says a husband and w

@JohnMcL73 @MalcangiSarah Really? What creed or confession says a husband and wife’s role differentiation is an essential of the faith??

question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-29

@3HillsMinor @ymmotrojam @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning Rob, I appreciate you calling me a gentleman to Dr. White and for inducting me back into your life by unblocking me. What confession or creed is this in? Apostles' Creed? Nope. Nice...

@3HillsMinor @ymmotrojam @Rattle_Resists @Kdubtru @michael_ronning Rob, I appreciate you calling me a gentleman to Dr. White and for inducting me back into your life by unblocking me. What confession

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-15

@JunkerJorg4 @William_E_Wolfe While that confession does not address the role of

@JunkerJorg4 @William_E_Wolfe While that confession does not address the role of women in leadership, it does clearly outline a Calvinist soteriological perspective. Would that be used to kick out pr

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-15

@William_E_Wolfe And it's my duty to inform you that your confession is needlessly dividing Jesus' church. "Reform their practice and submit [to] the Bible" ⎯ you are asking them to submit to something we are permitted to disagree on, not the Bibl...

@William_E_Wolfe And it's my duty to inform you that your confession is needlessly dividing Jesus' church. "Reform their practice and submit [to] the Bible" ⎯ you are asking them to submit to somet

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-11

@William_E_Wolfe Isn’t it a sin to be unbiblically partial in your confession to

@William_E_Wolfe Isn’t it a sin to be unbiblically partial in your confession to exclude egalitarians? In the same way you claim to not be partial based on ethnicity should equally apply to gender. W

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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

1 Timothy 1:13-16

Sections: cross_references, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Timothy 1:13-16 mercy,ignorance,pattern,hybristEs,paul,blasphemer,persecutor,violent aggressor,deception,egalitarian,restoration
Theology verse entry

1 Peter 3:1-9

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Peter 3:1-9 submission,wives,husbands,Sarah,mutual-honor,egalitarian,context,obedience,intimidation
Theology verse entry

1 Corinthians 8:6

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Corinthians 8:6 lordship,Jesus,authority,husbands,egalitarian
Theology verse entry

John 6:28-29

Sections: debate_points, exegesis

John 6:28-29 soteriology,work of God,belief,faith as response,Calvinism,provisionism
Theology verse entry

John 6:38-40

Sections: debate_points, exegesis

John 6:38-40 soteriology,will of the Father,eternal life,belief,universal scope,Calvinism,provisionism
Theology verse entry

John 6:63

Sections: debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 6:63 soteriology,spirit gives life,flesh profits nothing,words of Jesus,Calvinism,provisionism
Theology verse entry

John 6:64-65

Sections: debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 6:64-65 soteriology,unbelief,foreknowledge,granting,connection,Calvinism,provisionism
Theology verse entry

Joshua 2:1-21

Sections: exegesis

Joshua 2:1-21 rahab,faith,messianic lineage,women leadership,deliverance
Theology verse entry

Numbers 12:1-15

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Numbers 12:1-15 Miriam,Aaron,tsaraat,prophetess,female leadership,WIM,egalitarian,Moses unique mediator,Deborah,Huldah,Micah 6:4
Theology verse entry

Philippians 2:5-11

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Philippians 2:5-11 kenosis,incarnation,Christ hymn,self-emptying,EFS,Trinity,morphē theou,equality with God,exaltation
Theology verse entry

John 17:5

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 17:5 pre-incarnate glory,Son,Father,equality,EFS,Trinity,eternal equality,high priestly prayer
Theology greek term

σῴζω (sozo)

to save

greek
Theology greek term

ὑβριστής (hybristEs)

insolent aggressor / violent transgressor

greek
Theology greek term

κύριος (kyrios)

lord / master / sir

greek
Theology greek term

πιστεύω (pisteuō)

to believe, trust, have faith in

greek
Mike Winger idea 2018-01-10

Proof text #4: John 20:24-28 and Thomas's demand

Continuity of crucifixion marks in resurrection body

John 20:24-28 John 20:24-28 Nail prints Crucifixion marks
Mike Winger idea 2019-03-20

1 Timothy 6:13 — Paul references Jesus's testimony before Pontius Pilate

Paul's specific mention of Pontius Pilate ties Jesus's death to a named Roman governor, confirming his historical existence.

1 Timothy 6:13 historicity of Jesus crucifixion of Jesus 1 Timothy 6:13
Mike Winger idea 2018-12-19

Romans 10:9-10 — confess Jesus as Lord and believe in the resurrection: the simple formula for salvation

Mike states Paul's positive prescription for Ben

Romans 10:9-10 justification by faith gospel resurrection
Mike Winger idea 2019-05-08

1 John 4:2 — testing spirits by confession that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh carries the full theological weight of Messiah, incarnation, and OT fulfillment, not merely a verbal formula

Response to question about whether 1 John 4:2 is a sufficient test for false spirits

1 John 4:2 Incarnation Scripture authority Messiah
Mike Winger idea 2020-09-11

Romans 10:9 — confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in the heart involves personal yielding and trust, not merely intellectual assent

Response to Ryan Hasty asking how to know if one believes in the heart versus merely thinking the evidence points toward Christianity being true.

Romans 10:9 confession Romans 10:9 lordship
Mike Winger idea 2020-09-25

Confessing Christ is the ultimate expression of life and death in the power of the tongue

Theological application of Proverbs 18:21

Proverbs 18:21 soteriology Proverbs 18:21 tongue and speech
Mike Winger idea 2020-12-18

For the felony question: Mike refuses to give definitive advice without knowing full details and directs the questioner to a local mature pastor or wise Christian leader for personal counsel.

Q: I got away with felonies years ago, no one got hurt, confessed to God and repented — is the godly thing to do to turn myself in? I have OCD and can't tell if it's OCD or conviction.

Conscience and OCD Legal Confession / Turning Yourself In Pastoral Counsel
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-29

Lust and pornography as stress relief: the sin creates more stress than it relieves; Romans 7-8 and walking in the Spirit

Question from Adriano about being tempted by lust online and watching pornography to deal with stress.

Romans 7-8 Matthew 4:3 sanctification temptation lust
Mike Winger idea 2020-04-08

What to do to be saved (Romans 10:9): (1) "Believe in your heart" = intellectual belief PLUS reliance/trust (Greek pisteuo = entrust). Know the resurrection is true AND rely on Christ for salvation. (2) "Confess Jesus is Lord" = honest commitment to his authority, not just saying words. Lordship means he's your boss, king, authority. Repentance = turning from rebellion to yielding to God.

How to respond — belief and confession

Romans 10:9 repentance repentance Romans 10:9
Mike Winger idea 2020-04-08

Mike leads a salvation prayer: admitting sin, believing in Jesus's death and resurrection, confessing him as Lord, thanking God for forgiveness, asking to be filled with the Spirit to walk in new life. He emphasizes the prayer is a step of faith — salvation comes from the heart posture, not the words themselves.

Salvation prayer

repentance gospel presentation repentance
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