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Scripture Commentary article 2023-03-10

What Winger Presently Gets Wrong: “Women Keep Silent” (1 Cor 14:34–35)

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 11 on 'women keep silent' in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

1 Cor 14:35-36 1 Cor. 14:21 1 Corinthians 11:11 1 Corinthians 14 Spiritual Gifts Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary article 2023-03-09

What Winger Presently Gets Wrong: Women Apostles

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 5 on whether women were apostles in the New Testament

1 Corinthians 12:28 1 Corinthians 12:7 1 Corinthians 15:5 Women in Leadership Debates
Scripture Commentary article 2018-04-20

Was God’s Wrath Satisfied in Christ or Paid in Hell?

Was God’s wrath satisfied in Christ? If so then how can sinners suffer God’s wrath in hell? This question is one that is often asked by Calvinists to those who do not hold to the teaching of Calvinism.

1 Corinthians 2:14 Colossians 1:21 Colossians 3:3 Soteriology Calvinism Atonement
Scripture Commentary article 2018-01-04

How does God harden a man’s heart?

How does God harden a man’s heart? We know that God can and does harden hearts because the Bible tells us this, but how and why does God choose to do this? And if all people are created with pre-hardened hearts as some suggest, then why is it necessary for God to harden a man’s heart? Let’s consider...

2 Chronicles 18:18–22 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 2 Timothy 3:9 Soteriology Calvinism God's Sovereignty
Scripture Commentary article 2017-12-08

What comes before the Giving? James White and John 6:37

What comes before the giving in John 6:37? Nothing according to Dr. James White on his October 23, 2017 podcast of the Dividing Line Program (segment starts at 1 hr 2 min 30 second mark).

1 Peter 3:15 Acts 10:1 Acts 16:14 Soteriology Calvinism John 6
Scripture Commentary article 2015-09-26

Jesus draws all men to Himself? John 12:32

In John 12:32 Jesus draws all men to Himself. Is this true or must we reinterpret Jesus to remove His promise?

Hebrews 11:6 John 12:27 John 12:30 Soteriology Calvinism God's Sovereignty
Scripture Commentary article 2015-05-19

The connection in John 6:64-65

In my post on John 6:64-65 , I showed how the reason Jesus gives for why no one can come to Him unless it has been granted him from the Father, is connected back to verse 64 and unbelief.

John 5:46 John 6:44 John 6:63 Soteriology Calvinism John 6
Scripture Commentary article 2014-08-10

For this reason – John 6:64-65

For this reason – John 6:64-65. I am jumping ahead in my verse by verse exegesis to John 6:64-65 because these are the verses that give the answer to Jesus’ words in John 6:37, 44-45. I will start with verse 65 first.

John 1:7 John 6:37 John 6:64-65 Soteriology Calvinism John 6
Scripture Commentary article 2014-08-04

Why are people not coming to Jesus?

Dr. James White has stated on his Dividing Line program that he wants to see how I line up the John 6 passage to show why people are not coming to Jesus. This post will summarize my view from my previous verse by verse exposition and tie in reasons for unbelief from the book of John.

1 John 4:6 1 John 5:1 2 Thess 2:10 Soteriology Calvinism John 6
Scripture Commentary article 2013-10-16

The Will of the Father John 6:38-40

In our verse by verse discussion of John 6, we come to verse 38, a verse that highlights the will of the Father.

John 12:6 John 13:16-21 John 17:12 Soteriology Calvinism John 6
Scripture Commentary article 2013-01-08

The Son of Man WILL give you – John 6:27

The verse that is the most ignored by Calvinists in their own proof text is John 6:27, and within the verse, in particular, a specific phrase.

John 6:26 John 6:27 John 6:28 Soteriology Calvinism John 6
Scripture Commentary article 2009-06-15

Semigalitariansim And Feminist Air

When does explaining God’s Word make one an enemy of the church. According to Mike Seaver, a woman who is allowed to teach the Word of God to men, even if she is under the authority of her husband and even if she has received authority from her pastor to teach the Bible (and assuming her pastor is m

1 Corinthians 14:23 1 Corinthians 14:24 1 Corinthians 14:31 1 Timothy 2 Women in Leadership Complementarianism
Scripture Commentary article 2008-10-05

1 Cor14 Concludes

We have been going through 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, the passage that appears to silence women in the church to see how carefully Paul has constructed his words in 1 Corinthians 14:36 to contradict the silencing in verses 34 & 35. (For past articles on this topic, please see the 1 Corinthians 14 secti

1 Corinthians 14:1 1 Corinthians 14:12 1 Corinthians 14:13 1 Corinthians 14 Spiritual Gifts
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 tweet 2025-08-10

@BahBahBased @Eric_Conn @iliketopreach Since the scripture is only referring to

@BahBahBased @Eric_Conn @iliketopreach Since the scripture is only referring to saints, then they at least should be competent to vote. But that doesn’t mean that unbelievers are all incompetent. It o

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-05

@Paula_333 So teaching true doctrine about Christ is not allowed? Preaching in s

@Paula_333 So teaching true doctrine about Christ is not allowed? Preaching in scripture was only ever done towards unbelievers. In the church, it was teaching, exhortation, edification, encouragement

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-10

@JonByers186054 @dalepartridge Also, you should re-read your posts… “You’re disgusting. It’s truly sick” is not charitable and no way to speak with even unbelievers let alone a brother in Christ. I haven’t once called you such names! I’m even current...

@JonByers186054 @dalepartridge Also, you should re-read your posts… “You’re disgusting. It’s truly sick” is not charitable and no way to speak with even unbelievers let alone a brother in Christ. I ha

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-24

@ronhenzel @Tailfeathers_WA Ron, you’re equating “granting faith” with “causing trust” in a deterministic sense—but Paul doesn’t say that in Php 1:29 or Ro 12:3. Php 1:29 isn’t about God giving faith to unbelievers. It’s about believers being grante...

@ronhenzel @Tailfeathers_WA Ron, you’re equating “granting faith” with “causing trust” in a deterministic sense—but Paul doesn’t say that in Php 1:29 or Ro 12:3. Php 1:29 isn’t about God giving faith

Php 1:29 Ro 12:3 Php 1:29 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-28

@jatkins19911778 @BMcfonzie @rightresponsem I literally have no idea where you a

@jatkins19911778 @BMcfonzie @rightresponsem I literally have no idea where you are getting this from. Where does the NT "indict" women *preachers*? Preaching isn't even something spoken of in church g

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-04

@ryancduff I’m just saying that those who forbid what God doesn’t forbid and the

@ryancduff I’m just saying that those who forbid what God doesn’t forbid and then treat you as unbelievers for not following their requirements Paul seems to suggest have abandoned the faith.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-31

@reformedbapty @Gates_of_Derry @CherylSchatz It's not that He doesn't have authority over everyone, including unbelievers. He already has all authority in heaven and earth. But He is patiently waiting for the time when He will reign on earth in a ver...

@reformedbapty @Gates_of_Derry @CherylSchatz It's not that He doesn't have authority over everyone, including unbelievers. He already has all authority in heaven and earth. But He is patiently waiting

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-29

@ronhenzel @ymmotrojam @CherylSchatz @JollyStine @pastherandie @peace_got @MikeWingerii The idea that it is the elders who mete out disciplinary action for unrepentant believers bypasses the instruction of Jesus in Matt 18 which says it is the 2 or 3...

@ronhenzel @ymmotrojam @CherylSchatz @JollyStine @pastherandie @peace_got @MikeWingerii The idea that it is the elders who mete out disciplinary action for unrepentant believers bypasses the instructi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-27

@kriesese @smashbaals The women are to keep silent? What about the single ones and the widows who don’t have husbands? What about those whose husbands are unbelievers? What about those whose husbands know less than them? “For you can all prophesy on...

@kriesese @smashbaals The women are to keep silent? What about the single ones and the widows who don’t have husbands? What about those whose husbands are unbelievers? What about those whose husbands

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-26

@MarkGrote It’s a real problem, especially when people are treated as heretics and unbelievers because they simply believe that the Bible doesn’t restrict godly women from teaching, oversight or pastoral ministry. However, we should be reaching out ...

@MarkGrote It’s a real problem, especially when people are treated as heretics and unbelievers because they simply believe that the Bible doesn’t restrict godly women from teaching, oversight or pasto

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-15

@cezargr1 @kblineage @JennaEllisEsq Making disciples means sharing the gospel. We are not given the authority to go and force unbelievers to repent and believe. "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity." (Col...

@cezargr1 @kblineage @JennaEllisEsq Making disciples means sharing the gospel. We are not given the authority to go and force unbelievers to repent and believe. "Be wise in the way you act toward ou

Col 4:5 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-14

@smashbaals We are told to tolerate unbelievers. Where did you see the Apostle

@smashbaals We are told to tolerate unbelievers. Where did you see the Apostle Paul destroying idols? Rather he used one of them to preach the gospel!

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-14

@smashbaals Yes. We hold Christians to scripture. As for unbelievers, God will deal with them. That’s where you get this wrong. "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? ***But those w...

@smashbaals Yes. We hold Christians to scripture. As for unbelievers, God will deal with them. That’s where you get this wrong. "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judg

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-12

@The_Wry_Griot @ADRoblesMedia Forcing unbelievers to be Christians is not the jo

@The_Wry_Griot @ADRoblesMedia Forcing unbelievers to be Christians is not the job of the church or state. God will deal with unbelievers.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-04

@IIIIIJOSHIIIII @PubliusJosephus @DickSaban1 I’m all for more faithful men! Bring them on. But those men should be humble servants. You can’t blame society on the church. Unbelievers will be unbelievers. But if they see the church blindly doing ...

@IIIIIJOSHIIIII @PubliusJosephus @DickSaban1 I’m all for more faithful men! Bring them on. But those men should be humble servants. You can’t blame society on the church. Unbelievers will be unbel

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-14

@RebelDissent @rightresponsem America is not under a theocracy. If two consenting adults do things in their bedroom, you have no right to punish them for it! if they claim to be Christians, the most you can do is remove them from the church. Yes, ...

@RebelDissent @rightresponsem America is not under a theocracy. If two consenting adults do things in their bedroom, you have no right to punish them for it! if they claim to be Christians, the most

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-13

@rightresponsem It is not the job of Christians to force Christian behaviour on unbelievers. This is the critical error of CN. "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? But those who are ...

@rightresponsem It is not the job of Christians to force Christian behaviour on unbelievers. This is the critical error of CN. "For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judge t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-02

@ronhenzel @SonicReformati1 Also...who is the pastor guarding the table from? Sinners? Unbelievers? Jesus died for us while we were yet in our sin and most were unbelievers. The Lord's table should be an open invitation. It is the gospel message...

@ronhenzel @SonicReformati1 Also...who is the pastor guarding the table from? Sinners? Unbelievers? Jesus died for us while we were yet in our sin and most were unbelievers. The Lord's table shoul

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Theology verse entry

1 Corinthians 14:23-25

Sections: exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Corinthians 14:23-25 prophecy,all prophesy,unbelievers,conviction,edification,egalitarian
Theology verse entry

John 6:27

Sections: debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 6:27 soteriology,giving,future promise,bread of life,Calvinism,provisionism
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 6:37

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

John 6:37 soteriology,giving,unconditional election,Calvinism,provisionism,the giving,God-fearers
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 6:43-45

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis

John 6:43-45 soteriology,drawing,teaching,irresistible grace,Calvinism,provisionism,taught by God
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

John 12:32

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis

John 12:32 soteriology,sovereignty,drawing,Calvinism,provisionism,universal atonement
Theology greek term

πιστεύω (pisteuō)

to believe, trust, have faith in

greek
Mike Winger idea 2018-01-10

JW misconception #3: Revelation 1:7 and 'every eye will see'

JW dismissal of the clearest statement about visibility

Revelation 1:7 Revelation 1:7 Every eye will see Literal interpretation
Mike Winger idea 2018-03-28

Why unbelievers reject the resurrection: sin, pride, bias, desires — caution against over-generalizing

Q&A — response to George Cook's question about why unbelievers are 'blind'

apologetics spiritual blindness unbelief
Mike Winger idea 2018-08-16

Winger openly admits he uses reason to discover truth but not to determine it; Sye argues this distinction shows reason is not autonomous — which is the presup point

Discussion of autonomous reason vs. God-dependent reason

1 Corinthians 15 1 Corinthians 15 presuppositional apologetics autonomous reason
Mike Winger idea 2018-08-16

Winger raises the case of Eve being genuinely deceived in the garden as a counter-example to the claim that everyone always fully knows the truth they suppress

Winger's argument from Genesis 3 against the presup claim about universal conscious knowledge

Genesis 3 Genesis 3 sin deception
Mike Winger idea 2018-08-16

Sye argues that apologists start with God in church but abandon that starting point when engaging unbelievers — an inconsistency; cites Proverbs 26:4

Sye's broader critique of evidential and classical apologists' inconsistency

Proverbs 26:4-5 presuppositional apologetics Proverbs 26:4-5 consistency in apologetics
Mike Winger idea 2018-08-16

Why are miracles acceptable as evidence but not other things? Sye: he's a cessationist, so miracles as evidence is tongue-in-cheek — if you believe in miracles today, go do them; otherwise that evidence is unavailable

Audience question on consistency of Sye's position on miracles

Acts 17 Acts 17 resurrection evidential apologetics
Mike Winger idea 2018-08-16

Practical summary of presuppositionalism: 'Read your Bible, believe what it says, go forth' — start with the authority of God's Word and do not contradict that when talking to unbelievers

Sye's final simplified summary of presuppositionalism

biblical authority presuppositional apologetics Scripture as foundation
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-17

Believers are not punished at final judgment but may experience loss of rewards; the Bema Seat (1 Corinthians 3) is a judgment for rewards, not condemnation.

Q&A section: a viewer asks whether believers will receive any punishment similar to the Luke 12 servant passage.

1 Corinthians 3 2 Corinthians 5:10 salvation works judgment
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