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@paulsfam4 The wind in Jn 3:8 speaks to the mystery of the Spirit’s work to those who don't believe, not about the means. Jesus still says in Jn 3:5 that being born of the Spirit and water is necessary—but He never says it’s irresistible or doesn't ...

@paulsfam4 The wind in Jn 3:8 speaks to the mystery of the Spirit’s work to those who don't believe, not about the means. Jesus still says in Jn 3:5 that being born of the Spirit and water is necessa

Jn 3:5 Jn 3:8 debate

@paulsfam4 That’s not works—that’s response to God’s prior teaching. Jesus rebu

@paulsfam4 That’s not works—that’s response to God’s prior teaching. Jesus rebukes people in Jn 5:46 not for failing to be elect, but for failing to believe Moses⎯“If you believed Moses, you would be

Jn 5:46 debate

@Glory2God777 @ronhenzel It seems that you’re overlooking the timeline. The tea

@Glory2God777 @ronhenzel It seems that you’re overlooking the timeline. The teaching, hearing, and learning in Jn 6:45 refers to prior revelation from the Father—what they already had in Moses and th

Jn 6:45 commentary

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-21

@ronhenzel They had the Word. They searched the Scriptures. But they refused to

@ronhenzel They had the Word. They searched the Scriptures. But they refused to believe. So yes, the drawing of Jn 6:44 is real—but it doesn’t override human response. It invites it. And many still

Jn 6:44 Jn 6:36 debate

@4teatwo @paulogia0 It appears to be a combination of the following verses. Esse

@4teatwo @paulogia0 It appears to be a combination of the following verses. Essentially, if you love Him you will believe Him, and if you don’t believe Him, you will experience God’s wrath. So not lov

@StevenG57428175 But then don't you have to interpret the Catechism? So then you

@StevenG57428175 But then don't you have to interpret the Catechism? So then your priest is the only one who can interpret that. So basically, the Bible is not written for the believer who Jesus said

@Meritocrating @_Nosoup4you__ @FavaAnthony @_NoSoup4You_ I have done something m

@Meritocrating @_Nosoup4you__ @FavaAnthony @_NoSoup4You_ I have done something more absurd by remaining conservative, believing in the full inspiration of scripture and that this means that given its

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@StevenG57428175 Jesus said that unless I eat and drink I can have no part with

@StevenG57428175 Jesus said that unless I eat and drink I can have no part with Him. I guess the RCC church believes I am not a Christian as according to Jesus I would have no part with Him.

@StevenG57428175 1. If so, then why don't they allow a confessing Christian to partake of the bread and wine as Jesus commanded? 2. The first kind of priesthood is the only one that rightfully exists in the church. 3. According to scripture, leaders...

@StevenG57428175 1. If so, then why don't they allow a confessing Christian to partake of the bread and wine as Jesus commanded? 2. The first kind of priesthood is the only one that rightfully exists

@StevenG57428175 Well, the idea that only baptized males can be deacons or priests or bishops has a few problems. 1. Believers are called a kingdom of priests (1Pe 2:5,9; Re 1:6;5:10;20:6). There is no longer a building that is a temple but each bel...

@StevenG57428175 Well, the idea that only baptized males can be deacons or priests or bishops has a few problems. 1. Believers are called a kingdom of priests (1Pe 2:5,9; Re 1:6;5:10;20:6). There is

1Pe 2:5 Re 1:6 debate

@RoninOfChrist @RevKimWChafee Well, if we are going to talk about Roman Catholic practices, we will have a lot more to disagree with. Much of the things the RC church teaches today developed over a long period of time which makes sense because the RC...

@RoninOfChrist @RevKimWChafee Well, if we are going to talk about Roman Catholic practices, we will have a lot more to disagree with. Much of the things the RC church teaches today developed over a lo

@JonByers186054 @_Nosoup4you__ Actually, we are different. I never once called those who didn't believe the way I did on this reprobates and occultists and call them to repent. In fact, I'm attending a complementarian church even today although I dis...

@JonByers186054 @_Nosoup4you__ Actually, we are different. I never once called those who didn't believe the way I did on this reprobates and occultists and call them to repent. In fact, I'm attending

@JonByers186054 What? Jesus affirmed the Genesis model of mutual unity in marriage. He taught that Moses’ regulations were concessions, but God’s intent from creation was always lifelong, one-flesh union, not domination or dismissal. I won't repent ...

@JonByers186054 What? Jesus affirmed the Genesis model of mutual unity in marriage. He taught that Moses’ regulations were concessions, but God’s intent from creation was always lifelong, one-flesh un

@JonByers186054 @_Nosoup4you__ So Paul is referring to the leadership of the Cor

@JonByers186054 @_Nosoup4you__ So Paul is referring to the leadership of the Corinthian and Galatian churches. Did you forget? I am not a new convert, silly. I have been a believer since I was a teen

@Bigfoot_253 These are not fundamentals of the faith. When you get baptized, you

@Bigfoot_253 These are not fundamentals of the faith. When you get baptized, you don't say, "I believe in Jesus as Lord...and that only men can be elders." Only the essentials are put in the creeds.

@Bigfoot_253 What do you mean? They missed this for 2000 years? It's a fundament

@Bigfoot_253 What do you mean? They missed this for 2000 years? It's a fundamental of the faith. "I believe in Jesus, fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, died on a cross...and in male only past

@LovesSardine If someone believes they are following scripture, how is that pride? I believe scripture encourages those who have the appropriate character and ability and desire to serve as overseers⎯they desire a good thing! You cannot presume the ...

@LovesSardine If someone believes they are following scripture, how is that pride? I believe scripture encourages those who have the appropriate character and ability and desire to serve as overseers⎯

@KingRomans828 Interesting reflections. Thanks for sharing. I think there is a mixture here. Some truly believe that they are advocating for what the Bible teaches, much like how "Saul" was persecuting Christians thinking that God wanted him to clear...

@KingRomans828 Interesting reflections. Thanks for sharing. I think there is a mixture here. Some truly believe that they are advocating for what the Bible teaches, much like how "Saul" was persecutin

@JonByers186054 I don't know what you are talking about. I'm reading the Bible, not feminists. Why do you think I need to read feminist literature to understand the Bible? I think you are confusing me with someone else... Actually, I don't know very...

@JonByers186054 I don't know what you are talking about. I'm reading the Bible, not feminists. Why do you think I need to read feminist literature to understand the Bible? I think you are confusing me

@JoeAdrian256 And notice that 1Ti 3 speaks of children (plural) and infers that they are believing. Does that mean you are not qualified to be an elder until you have at least two children old enough to choose to believe for themselves? Paul also did...

@JoeAdrian256 And notice that 1Ti 3 speaks of children (plural) and infers that they are believing. Does that mean you are not qualified to be an elder until you have at least two children old enough

@JonByers186054 Deborah is extra-biblical? 🤔 I don't read your "God-hating femi

@JonByers186054 Deborah is extra-biblical? 🤔 I don't read your "God-hating feminists." No woman was a priest. Nor was any male from 11/12 of the tribes of Israel. Deborah never taught scripture? Rea

Matt 28:18-20 question

@marcminter On the one hand, I can understand your perspective because people fr

@marcminter On the one hand, I can understand your perspective because people frequently mishandle and misinterpret scripture. So you are right to be suspicious. Also, anyone who believes the Bible te

@JoeAdrian256 Well, that's good. But it's probably not good to say "no one" as I have met many here on X that think so. Do you think that deliberately doing what you believe the Bible teaches is a problem? If the Bible says "all liars will have thei...

@JoeAdrian256 Well, that's good. But it's probably not good to say "no one" as I have met many here on X that think so. Do you think that deliberately doing what you believe the Bible teaches is a pr

@dastingfactor @ElizabethOstli1 I need someone to teach me. You seem like you kn

@dastingfactor @ElizabethOstli1 I need someone to teach me. You seem like you know what you are talking about. Can you help? https://t.co/a4moxAR19U

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

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-17

Careful, those who speak for God can find themselves in big trouble one day. Bet

Careful, those who speak for God can find themselves in big trouble one day. Better to say “I don’t believe the Bible says” than “God has never…” https://t.co/9q07lqqWuw

@ShawnBowie8 @smashbaals My position comes from what the early church did and wh

@ShawnBowie8 @smashbaals My position comes from what the early church did and what Paul wrote in 1Cor 14 (ie. 1Cor 14:31). Organized religion is not a problem in and of itself. One way preaching week

1Cor 14:31 general

@PartTickles @smashbaals What am I trying to outwit? Jesus commanded all believe

@PartTickles @smashbaals What am I trying to outwit? Jesus commanded all believers to teach and make disciples of all peoples. Jesus’ command is not limited to men. Don’t stop women from participatin

This is a bizarre take. If Jesus wants to preserve a remnant through the tribula

This is a bizarre take. If Jesus wants to preserve a remnant through the tribulation whom scripture prophesies they will all believe in one day at His second coming, what’s that to you? https://t.co/q

@My_Lord_Grant @smashbaals The command is for certain people to stop teaching false doctrines. This has nothing to do with the stopping of the truth being taught by anyone. The great commission tells every believer to teach all nations whatever Je...

@My_Lord_Grant @smashbaals The command is for certain people to stop teaching *false* doctrines. This has nothing to do with the stopping of the truth being taught by anyone. The great commission tel

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-05

@BytePhantom42 @haymes_joshua Eph 4:11 says "And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers." Pastoring (or shepherding) is a function, not an office. And only Jesus is explicitly called a poimen in ...

@BytePhantom42 @haymes_joshua Eph 4:11 says "And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers." Pastoring (or shepherding) is a function, not an office

Eph 4:11 1Pe 5:4 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-04

The fact is that gyne means either woman or wife and we have to determine which

The fact is that gyne means either woman or wife and we have to determine which from the context. The same applies for aner and man or husband. Given the context and connection to Adam and Eve, I beli

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-04

My view differs from claim 4—I believe Paul wants this woman to stop teaching until she learns the truth. Her being silent is about her not teaching, which Winger would agree with. The difference is Winger sees it as a general rule, not a situation-s...

My view differs from claim 4—I believe Paul wants this woman to stop teaching until she learns the truth. Her being silent is about her not teaching, which Winger would agree with. The difference is W

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-04

This claim that Winger is responding to sets a problematic precedent by separating Paul’s inspired words from the authority of Scripture. However, I believe it is possible to honour Paul's authority and inspiration while examining what exactly Paul ...

This claim that Winger is responding to sets a problematic precedent by separating Paul’s inspired words from the authority of Scripture. However, I believe it is possible to honour Paul's authority

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-30

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon There’s a difference between using generic pronouns like ‘tis’ in 1Ti 3:1 and male forms of words and explicitly calling out “must be a man” or “must not be a woman.” Paul clearly isn’t intending to restrict based on wh...

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon There’s a difference between using generic pronouns like ‘tis’ in 1Ti 3:1 and male forms of words and explicitly calling out “must be a man” or “must not be a woman.” Pa

1Ti 3:1 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-30

@LordFerguson09 @outcatching @danitreweek If “must be the husband of one wife” and “keeping his children (plural) under control” is what is literally required then every elder has to be married only once and must have 2 or more believing children. Th...

@LordFerguson09 @outcatching @danitreweek If “must be the husband of one wife” and “keeping his children (plural) under control” is what is literally required then every elder has to be married only o

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-30

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon What are you suggesting about “all authority”? A

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon What are you suggesting about “all authority”? Are you referring to the apostles? The scriptures are the foundation, not the views of later believers.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-28

@smashbaals I thought seminary taught how to exposit the text. Wouldn’t every be

@smashbaals I thought seminary taught how to exposit the text. Wouldn’t every believer benefit from this? Are there not men who go to seminary who don’t plan to be pastors?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-27

@JamesGi27467089 I’m quite happy when complementarians allow more and more freedom to women to take more influential positions. If it is only a denial of the title but allowing them to teach others including men and provide pastoral counseling, and l...

@JamesGi27467089 I’m quite happy when complementarians allow more and more freedom to women to take more influential positions. If it is only a denial of the title but allowing them to teach others in

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-27

@JamesGi27467089 Nice to have the summary of Mike’s very long video including ti

@JamesGi27467089 Nice to have the summary of Mike’s very long video including timestamps. I’ll bookmark for later…thanks! I would like to respond to his egalitarian criticisms as I believe he is inco

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-27

@sola_chad Well, they are certainly not following your faulty interpretation. Ju

@sola_chad Well, they are certainly not following your faulty interpretation. Just like when 7th Day Adventist’s say I’m not a believer because I don’t gather for church on Saturday and observe a spec

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-26

@TheAwokeSlayer @rightresponsem @grok I’m not trying to trip you up, BTW. Where do you see “roles” defined in scripture? What is the Greek term for ‘role’? I suppose to anyone who thinks something is Biblical and it’s always been the way they believ...

@TheAwokeSlayer @rightresponsem @grok I’m not trying to trip you up, BTW. Where do you see “roles” defined in scripture? What is the Greek term for ‘role’? I suppose to anyone who thinks something is

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-26

@TheAwokeSlayer @indigopumpkin @rightresponsem I believe in the authority of the Bible. But no apostle has any authority to command what scripture doesn’t command. Paul didn’t use his authority but appealed. Can’t any believer also appeal? And if wha...

@TheAwokeSlayer @indigopumpkin @rightresponsem I believe in the authority of the Bible. But no apostle has any authority to command what scripture doesn’t command. Paul didn’t use his authority but ap

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-10

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Sorry…didn’t see this till now. No, I believe both s

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Sorry…didn’t see this till now. No, I believe both spellings refer to the same Greek word. The former is the modern transliteration and the latter the older.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-04

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Husbands and wives should hypotasso each other. I do

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Husbands and wives should hypotasso each other. I don’t believe the scripture teaches that the husband is the authority over the wife.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-04

@HippieReligious The apostles never had the mass where they said specific rituals at an altar and the wafer was transformed into the body. The one I last saw the priest drank all the wine and left none for home else. That’s literally what some did i...

@HippieReligious The apostles never had the mass where they said specific rituals at an altar and the wafer was transformed into the body. The one I last saw the priest drank all the wine and left no

1Co 11:17-22 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-04

@evaanderberg @Grump_Old_Man @MikeWingerii I mean that one is egalitarian by rejecting scripture (as they believe it clearly teaches patriarchy or male only rule) and one is egalitarian because they believe that this is what scripture teaches. These ...

@evaanderberg @Grump_Old_Man @MikeWingerii I mean that one is egalitarian by rejecting scripture (as they believe it clearly teaches patriarchy or male only rule) and one is egalitarian because they b

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-01

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem Oh, I didn’t mean just being a good person but lead

@Unique95185 @rightresponsem Oh, I didn’t mean just being a good person but leading means demonstrating what it means to be a Christian, to be an example, to do what is right even if no one else does

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-03-01

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Roughly yes, but not in the way that I believe you a

@PrinceAsbel @dalepartridge Roughly yes, but not in the way that I believe you are implying. It is not submission to authority as you are a slave of another person or that they can command and you jus

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