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Scripture Commentary article 2010-07-24

Cbmw Brought To Task For Misuse Of Scripture By Demand For Apology

Newsflash July 24, 2010

Ecclesiastes 2 Proverbs 2 Headship & Kephale Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-11-10

Comp View Of 1Cor11 Mark

This post is a first. I have never before taken the writing of a complementarian and posted it on my blog

1 Corinthians 11:11 1 Corinthians 11:13-16 1 Corinthians 11:16 1 Corinthians 11 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2009-09-11

Aussie Debate On Women In Ministry

There is a good natured debate going on over at the Women in Ministry blog conference at the Presbyterian church in Ryde blog between myself and Peter Barnes. Those who would like to watch an Aussie and a Canadian duke it out over the issue of whether there is a “law” that forbids women to teach the

Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2009-09-07

Australian Conference On Women In Ministry Cheryl Schatzs Article Now Online

My article is now up on the Australian conference for the Presbyterian church. Click here to read the article and feel free to comment

Women in Leadership Complementarianism Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2009-08-30

Blog Conference Sept1 15

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Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2009-08-20

Beth Grant Elected

## First woman elected to Executive Presbytery of AOG

Isaiah 28 Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2009-08-13

New Blog Conference On Women In Eldership

I have been invited by Pastor Dave Woolcott to participate in a new blog conference on women’s eldership in the church put on by the Ryde Presbyterian Church in Ryde, Sidney, Australia. The blog address for the conference set for September 1 – 15, 2009 is The blog is on line now and active and I in

Ephesians 1 Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2008-02-01

The Bayly Brothers And The Trinity

Awhile back I was asked to consider posting a comment on a very strong complementarian blog that is known to be rather unloving towards egalitarians. This particular blog, I found, was run by two pastors of a Presbyterian church who appear to think that egalitarians do not have the right Jesus or th

2 Timothy 2:24 2 Timothy 2:25 Ecclesiastes 2 Trinity Complementarianism
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 tweet 2025-07-03

@EricisAmerican @Protestia Can you list who specifically the NT notes as being c

@EricisAmerican @Protestia Can you list who specifically the NT notes as being called a pastor (poimen)? How about who is explicitly called an elder (presbyteros)? How about overseer (episkopos)?

question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@ChrisGalanek @subq PS> You seem to be presbyterian. I happen to know others

@ChrisGalanek @subq PS> You seem to be presbyterian. I happen to know others in the PCA and they are very hostile to those who think women can be pastors. If you changed your view, you may be in se

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-01

@ronhenzel @Presbyterianon Well now, Ron. Since you are an elder (whether paid or not matters little), shouldn’t you press back on comments like these? Is it beyond your pay grade to know that in German, “schatz” means treasure? A man would call his...

@ronhenzel @Presbyterianon Well now, Ron. Since you are an elder (whether paid or not matters little), shouldn’t you press back on comments like these? Is it beyond your pay grade to know that in Ger

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-14

@Methodios007 The Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), which literally means "elder" is used to denote someone recognized with wisdom and the ability to lead and teach and with godly character. The term for overseer is ἐπίσκοπος (episkopos) which t...

@Methodios007 The Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), which literally means "elder" is used to denote someone recognized with wisdom and the ability to lead and teach and with godly character. The

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-02

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Not all Protestants are evangelical. For example, many Anglicans, Lutherans, and Presbyterians wouldn’t identify as evangelical. I’m not saying Catholics aren’t Christians—evangelicalism simply emphasizes personal faith...

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Not all Protestants are evangelical. For example, many Anglicans, Lutherans, and Presbyterians wouldn’t identify as evangelical. I’m not saying Catholics aren’t Christia

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-09

@deadtosin610 @JollyStine These functions are all overlapping. We use the term pastor, but this doesn't seem to be stated anywhere in the New Testament about anyone. It is a function, not a role. It seems that overseer (episkopos) and elder (presbyte...

@deadtosin610 @JollyStine These functions are all overlapping. We use the term pastor, but this doesn't seem to be stated anywhere in the New Testament about anyone. It is a function, not a role. It s

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-06

@will_servant @William_E_Wolfe Yes, Jesus calls Peter to shepherd! Bravo! So here's the summary: 1⃣Poimen (shepherd/pastor): Peter, (Jesus) - Indirectly, all elders are to pastor 2⃣Presbyter (elder): Peter, John (self acclaimed) 3⃣Episkope (overseer...

@will_servant @William_E_Wolfe Yes, Jesus calls Peter to shepherd! Bravo! So here's the summary: 1⃣Poimen (shepherd/pastor): Peter, (Jesus) - Indirectly, all elders are to pastor 2⃣Presbyter (elder):

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-06

@JamesPelton18 @William_E_Wolfe This is an admonition to overseers (episkopous,

@JamesPelton18 @William_E_Wolfe This is an admonition to overseers (episkopous, ἐπισκόπους). No one in the New Testament is specifically called an overseer, but we can infer that an elder (presbytero

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-06

@JamesPelton18 @William_E_Wolfe This is a great passage. 1 Pet 5:1 says "I urge elders (presbyterous, Πρεσβυτέρους) among you, as your fellow elder (sympresbyteros, συμπρεσβύτερος)..." 1. Peter identifies elders (presbyters) as shepherds. 2. Peter ...

@JamesPelton18 @William_E_Wolfe This is a great passage. 1 Pet 5:1 says "I urge elders (presbyterous, Πρεσβυτέρους) among you, as your fellow elder (sympresbyteros, συμπρεσβύτερος)..." 1. Peter iden

1 Pet 5:1 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-25

@Presbyterianon No, telling you what that scripture says doesn't take 12 hours.

@Presbyterianon No, telling you what that scripture says doesn't take 12 hours. What he does here is go through most of the debate⎯and there is a lot of debate. If you want to know what 1 Tim2:11-15

1 Tim2:11-15 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-08

@DaneTilley90581 @Presbyterianon That’s a very strange statement. I actually ca

@DaneTilley90581 @Presbyterianon That’s a very strange statement. I actually care about the revelation God gave in the Bible.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-08

@Presbyterianon There are actually multiple promises, but this one in Gen 12:3 was spoken to Abraham and doesn’t mention his seed. Here are the relevant passages concerning the seed (or offspring, singular) of Abraham: 1. Genesis 12:7 - “Then the ...

@Presbyterianon There are actually multiple promises, but this one in Gen 12:3 was spoken to Abraham and doesn’t mention his seed. Here are the relevant passages concerning the seed (or offspring, si

Gen 12:3 Genesis 12:7 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-24

@Based_Byzantine @HabitualLinest @Booksbyjess__ @smashbaals BTW, if you have access to search the Greek text, just look these works up yourself and you will see how episkopos and presbyteros are used interchangeably and poimen is assumed (as no one i...

@Based_Byzantine @HabitualLinest @Booksbyjess__ @smashbaals BTW, if you have access to search the Greek text, just look these works up yourself and you will see how episkopos and presbyteros are used

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-24

@Based_Byzantine @HabitualLinest @Booksbyjess__ @smashbaals Bishop/overseer (ἐπίσκοπος, episkopos) and elder (πρεσβύτερος, presbyteros) are used interchangeably in scripture when speaking of leaders in the church. We might use them differently now, ...

@Based_Byzantine @HabitualLinest @Booksbyjess__ @smashbaals Bishop/overseer (ἐπίσκοπος, episkopos) and elder (πρεσβύτερος, presbyteros) are used interchangeably in scripture when speaking of leaders i

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Scripture Commentary debate point

Awhile back I was asked to consider posting a comment on a very strong complementarian blog that is known to be rather unloving towards egalitarians. This particular blog, I found, was run by two pastors of a Presbyterian church who appear to think that egalitarians do not have the right Jesus or th

[counterargument] From: The Bayly Brothers And The Trinity

counterargument
Theology verse entry

Psalm 109:8

Sections: cross_references, exegesis, greek_analysis

Psalm 109:8 apostolate,office,episkope,Matthias,Judas,replacement
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 verse entry

Acts 1:16-26

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Acts 1:16-26 Judas,betrayal,foreknowledge,sovereignty,prophecy fulfillment,predestination,free will,apostolate,Matthias,Paul,twelve,lot,human initiative
Theology greek term

ἐπισκοπή (episkopē)

office, oversight, supervision

greek
Theology greek term

πρεσβύτερος (presbuteros)

elder, older man; church overseer/leader by seniority

greek
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-13

Elder, overseer, bishop, and presbyter are all the same biblical role

Mike clarifies terminology before discussing eldership requirements.

overseer episkopos elder
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-13

1 Timothy 5:1-2: 'older women' does not mean women elders; equivocation fallacy

Mike addresses another passage sometimes cited for women elders.

1 Timothy 3 1 Timothy 5:1-2 presbuteros equivocation fallacy 1 Timothy 3
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-30

There is no select group of priests within the body of Christ in the New Testament

Mike explains that the concept of a special clerical priesthood arose from culture and church history, not from the NT or apostolic teaching.

presbyter priesthood Roman Catholicism
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-30

The English word 'priest' comes from Greek 'presbyter' (elder), not the actual Greek word for priest

Mike explains etymological confusion between priest and elder.

etymology presbyter hiereus
Mike Winger idea 2020-09-18

Denominations — legitimate variety within Christianity vs. counterfeit groups

Question from Leonardo Borges about whether denominations are divisive and whether multiple Christian factions can be legitimate.

denominations ecclesiology heresy
Mike Winger idea 2020-12-04

Women serving as elders is not Winger's current biblical position, but he plans a thorough future research project before finalizing his view.

Question from Patience Kachidza about a mother-in-law ordained as an elder in a church.

Women in ministry Women as elders Church leadership
Mike Winger idea 2021-01-22

Ministry titles and the clergy-laity distinction: what Jesus really forbade in Matthew 23

Chris Horn asked whether Matthew 23:8-12 prohibits using ministry titles like pastor or elder.

1 Timothy 3 Galatians 3:28 Matthew 23:8-12 servant leadership overseer episkopos