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@soothkeep It seems to me that Paul’s understanding of discerning the body is how we treat other believers. You are right that this is very frequently misunderstood. Even in my current church, the pastor refers to the bread as though we are feeding o...

@soothkeep It seems to me that Paul’s understanding of discerning the body is how we treat other believers. You are right that this is very frequently misunderstood. Even in my current church, the pas

@elemayohoh @HolyHomebody Further, there’s no evidence the gospels were written

@elemayohoh @HolyHomebody Further, there’s no evidence the gospels were written in Hebrew. The earliest manuscripts are in Greek, and the NT shows deliberate use of Greek grammar, vocabulary, and rhet

@Grump_Old_Man Well, if you are a Christian then you clearly changed your views unless you grew up always believing. Did you hold to infant baptism but changed your view? Did you hold patriarchal views and change to egalitarian (for example)? Wer...

@Grump_Old_Man Well, if you are a Christian then you clearly changed your views unless you grew up always believing. Did you hold to infant baptism but changed your view? Did you hold patriarchal v

RT @ryanschatz: @kimberley_7_ @GillesPaling @BogdanOancea77 I don’t believe the

RT @ryanschatz: @kimberley_7_ @GillesPaling @BogdanOancea77 I don’t believe the Biblical text—when carefully considered—teaches there are g…

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-24

@haymes_joshua Church in that context was a group of believers meeting in a home

@haymes_joshua Church in that context was a group of believers meeting in a home. Do you recognize that as church?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-24

@BornAgainMissy Now isn’t that interesting! “All scripture is God breathed…” —bu

@BornAgainMissy Now isn’t that interesting! “All scripture is God breathed…” —but He didn’t use his own hand and pen so God didn’t “write” it. This dear pastor already blocked me for asking him to su

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-24

@ymmotrojam @PaulaYScanlan Well, actually, all that this is proof of is that some women let themselves be controlled by feelings and lose connection to the facts. The rampant immigration has caused an immense amount of harm with people coming in and ...

@ymmotrojam @PaulaYScanlan Well, actually, all that this is proof of is that some women let themselves be controlled by feelings and lose connection to the facts. The rampant immigration has caused an

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-22

@spriteworks @smashbaals Where are you getting that from, the Old Testament? In

@spriteworks @smashbaals Where are you getting that from, the Old Testament? In that case, pastors have to be Levites. All believers form a kingdom of priests. https://t.co/2crysd8yKJ

@Heiserite @lutherananswers Well, maybe he keeps addressing it in his next lette

@Heiserite @lutherananswers Well, maybe he keeps addressing it in his next letter. If the veil is *removed* in Christ, why would Paul be commanding that women—also ones who believe and turn to Christ—

@Heiserite @lutherananswers That is correct. Would a believing husband who under

@Heiserite @lutherananswers That is correct. Would a believing husband who understands that covering for shame for sin is not something we should do in God’s presence? Who then is left? Probably more

@Heiserite @lutherananswers Actually, in 11:5, Paul explains the cultural implic

@Heiserite @lutherananswers Actually, in 11:5, Paul explains the cultural implications for women, especially those who are married to unbelieving Jewish husbands. In 11:6, we have the permissive imper

In 11:6 in 11:5 general

In p5, Ashley explains 2Th 2: the falling away (rebellion), the restrainer (Holy Spirit in the church), and the Antichrist. Paul reassures believers Christ’s return follows the Antichrist declaring himself God in the temple. In the pre-trib rapture, ...

In p5, Ashley explains 2Th 2: the falling away (rebellion), the restrainer (Holy Spirit in the church), and the Antichrist. Paul reassures believers Christ’s return follows the Antichrist declaring hi

@MICAH_SIXEIGHT So what does headship mean with respect to the husband and wife?

@MICAH_SIXEIGHT So what does headship mean with respect to the husband and wife? Maybe I'm confused on what you actually believe. What happens when the wife and husband disagree on something important

@John42991250 @smashbaals The "God of the Jews" means the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. You don't worship that God? He's a false god? Genesis to Micah were written in Hebrew to the Israelites. What is "most important" about being a dispensationa...

@John42991250 @smashbaals The "God of the Jews" means the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. You don't worship that God? He's a false god? Genesis to Micah were written in Hebrew to the Israelites. Wh

@John42991250 @smashbaals All of the prophets, apostles and Jesus Himself are Jewish. How do I not stick to what scripture teaches? Actually, I explicitly and fervently only want to stick to what the scripture teaches as it alone is the sole authori...

@John42991250 @smashbaals All of the prophets, apostles and Jesus Himself are Jewish. How do I not stick to what scripture teaches? Actually, I explicitly and fervently only want to stick to what the

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-19

@MICAH_SIXEIGHT BTW, headship doesn’t automatically mean oppression as the claim is that the husband is to emulate Jesus (which is strange because all believers are being conformed to Christ). Anyways, when did Jesus ever force His will on anyone? W...

@MICAH_SIXEIGHT BTW, headship doesn’t automatically mean oppression as the claim is that the husband is to emulate Jesus (which is strange because all believers are being conformed to Christ). Anyway

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-18

@smashbaals Because it’s the God of the Jews that you worship, right? You just

@smashbaals Because it’s the God of the Jews that you worship, right? You just believe that Jesus is the one who fulfilled the Jewish scriptures and many of them refuse to so their worship is in vain

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-17

@Derelictiondino @wheresurhusband @Eric_Conn I don’t have a back bone? (Laughing out loud). You clearly don’t know me at all. The world already hates me because of the gospel—but churches excommunicate you for believing that godly and qualified women...

@Derelictiondino @wheresurhusband @Eric_Conn I don’t have a back bone? (Laughing out loud). You clearly don’t know me at all. The world already hates me because of the gospel—but churches excommunicat

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-16

@Lucifymenace @Filipao12504352 @paulogia0 I definitely don’t believe that we cam

@Lucifymenace @Filipao12504352 @paulogia0 I definitely don’t believe that we came from pond scum and a lot of time and happenstance.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-16

@Filipao12504352 @paulogia0 What do you mean that you can’t choose what you beli

@Filipao12504352 @paulogia0 What do you mean that you can’t choose what you believe? So you believe that you are evolved from pond scum? That a rock exploded and after much time, here you are? I’m so

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-14

@HebronC777 @AJMxya @smashbaals Seriously? No He doesn’t. He doesn’t say “women

@HebronC777 @AJMxya @smashbaals Seriously? No He doesn’t. He doesn’t say “women don’t need respect” or “husbands don’t need to respect their wives” or “women are excluded from emulating Christ” despit

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-12

@BeanofChrist Verses that don’t make the point? My point was about God fearers and whether God gives these to Christ or God haters. If we take your ‘clear passages’ in their immediate and the greater context of scripture, regenerating a person befor...

@BeanofChrist Verses that don’t make the point? My point was about God fearers and whether God gives these to Christ or God haters. If we take your ‘clear passages’ in their immediate and the greater

@AletheiaHS @subq @ManassehRJones @immrbloo So you believe that Paul was a God h

@AletheiaHS @subq @ManassehRJones @immrbloo So you believe that Paul was a God hater?

@AletheiaHS @subq @ManassehRJones @immrbloo Thank you. That is what I believe accurately reflects the message of scripture. Just like the Trinity the word doesn’t appear but accurately describes the message of scripture. Can you give me an example o...

@AletheiaHS @subq @ManassehRJones @immrbloo Thank you. That is what I believe accurately reflects the message of scripture. Just like the Trinity the word doesn’t appear but accurately describes the m

@BeanofChrist No, God revealed Himself and convicted me of sin but scripture doesn’t say He gives me faith to believe and passes over the rest who also hear the word and are convicted by the Holy Spirit. God doesn’t save people before they are saved...

@BeanofChrist No, God revealed Himself and convicted me of sin but scripture doesn’t say He gives me faith to believe and passes over the rest who also hear the word and are convicted by the Holy Spir

@RockyMitchell6 I don’t think that’s how the Bible frames it. He doesn’t predestine some individuals to believe. Rather, He predestines that all who believe will be conformed to the likeness of Jesus. God initiates by revealing Himself and convictin...

@RockyMitchell6 I don’t think that’s how the Bible frames it. He doesn’t predestine some individuals to believe. Rather, He predestines that all who believe will be conformed to the likeness of Jesus.

@ManassehRJones @AletheiaHS @subq @immrbloo I’m denying the faith? Faith didn’t buy you—Jesus did. His death bought all humans, especially believers (1Ti 4:10). Taking personal responsibility for my faith is not worshipping the creature! You are jus...

@ManassehRJones @AletheiaHS @subq @immrbloo I’m denying the faith? Faith didn’t buy you—Jesus did. His death bought all humans, especially believers (1Ti 4:10). Taking personal responsibility for my

1Ti 4:10 question

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo The Bible assumes that we are the originators of our own belief or unbelief, though God does get involved to blind or harden someone in their unbelief because of their persistence. Salvation is grace given...

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo The Bible assumes that we are the originators of our own belief or unbelief, though God does get involved to blind or harden someone in their unbelief becau

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo Belief is the response of a man's will to God's Word and conviction, yes. God is a God of convincing not coercion. And He doesn't use love potion to override our wills⎯what kind of love is it if God forced ...

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo Belief is the response of a man's will to God's Word and conviction, yes. God is a God of convincing not coercion. And He doesn't use love potion to overrid

@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

Faith unites believers—not because it’s the same faith handed out—but because ou

Faith unites believers—not because it’s the same faith handed out—but because our faith has the same object: Jesus. Faith in 1Pe 1:7 is our faith in Christ, tested, refined, and resulting in glory at

1Pe 1:7 debate

Let’s clear up confusion about whose faith is inferred in 1Pe 1:7. Does it mean 'our faith in Christ' or 'the faith of Christ'? @AletheiaHS says it’s Christ’s faith given to believers (see his video in the quote tweet). However, context and Greek ...

Let’s clear up confusion about whose faith is inferred in 1Pe 1:7. Does it mean 'our faith in Christ' or 'the faith of Christ'? @AletheiaHS says it’s Christ’s faith given to believers (see his video

1Pe 1:7 commentary

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo Are you saying that unless I believe

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo Are you saying that unless I believe every nuance on every teaching the same as you that I’m not hearing you? If you claim to be of God, then why are you tr

@Glory2God777 @AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo I see. I know a number

@Glory2God777 @AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo I see. I know a number of Calvinist including pastors and they don’t even believe such a thing. They even allow those who disagree on the end

@ManassehRJones @subq And yet I believe. Strange, eh? The religious leaders could not believe⎯the scripture you shared with me in Jn 12 said that⎯yet I DO believe. How am I being hardened when I already believe? Are you sure you don't want to go to ...

@ManassehRJones @subq And yet I believe. Strange, eh? The religious leaders could not believe⎯the scripture you shared with me in Jn 12 said that⎯yet I DO believe. How am I being hardened when I alrea

@ManassehRJones @AletheiaHS @subq @immrbloo Well, yes, that's Calvinism. You are

@ManassehRJones @AletheiaHS @subq @immrbloo Well, yes, that's Calvinism. You are born again and then you believe. Not according to scripture. Faith precedes regeneration.

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo The Bible. The requirement is repent

@AletheiaHS @ManassehRJones @subq @immrbloo The Bible. The requirement is repentance and faith. The condition is repentance and faith. Respond positively means to believe and confess. Getting it all

@AletheiaHS @immrbloo Grew up evangelical free, then Pentecostal (PAOC), then Calvary Chapel which went non-denom, then went Pentecostal (ACOP). When we left that church, went to a Baptist (Baptist General Conference), then we went to a Reformed Chur...

@AletheiaHS @immrbloo Grew up evangelical free, then Pentecostal (PAOC), then Calvary Chapel which went non-denom, then went Pentecostal (ACOP). When we left that church, went to a Baptist (Baptist Ge

Is 61:2 Lk 4:16-21 question

@GregCha67942091 @sparkobuzzer @Ashleyhays2089 Jesus never delineated between His first coming and His second coming? Surely you accept that, right? Why did Jesus stop in the middle of Is 61:2 and say "today this scripture has been fulfilled" (Lk 4:1...

@GregCha67942091 @sparkobuzzer @Ashleyhays2089 Jesus never delineated between His first coming and His second coming? Surely you accept that, right? Why did Jesus stop in the middle of Is 61:2 and say

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-07

Just watched a really comprehensive series by @Ashleyhays2089 on what the Bible

Just watched a really comprehensive series by @Ashleyhays2089 on what the Bible says about the Rapture and the Tribulation and Christians can be raptured but then believers found in the tribulation.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-03

@Crystalisives @covapologetics Frankly, I don’t know anyone who feels confident

@Crystalisives @covapologetics Frankly, I don’t know anyone who feels confident about their view of 1Ti 2:15! All patriarchalists and complementarians I have heard from seem to believe that Eph 5:21

Eph 5:21 1Ti 2:15 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-03

On what basis is a widower no longer qualified even if he has multiple believing children? A widower is able to more fully understand what others in his congregation are going through, but this disqualifies him? He loses his wife. Then he loses his...

On what basis is a widower no longer qualified even if he has multiple believing children? A widower is able to more fully understand what others in his congregation are going through, but this disqu

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-03

You are at least consistent that you see the following requirements: - male - married (cannot be single or even a widower!) - must have more than one child - all children must believe So at any point that one or more of the above stops being true,...

You are at least consistent that you see the following requirements: - male - married (cannot be single or even a widower!) - must have more than one child - all children must believe So at *any* poi

@juvelibertarian @nchokie02_adam @MikeWingerii So accepting the apostles means I

@juvelibertarian @nchokie02_adam @MikeWingerii So accepting the apostles means I have to accept the current Orthodox veneration of dead saints and icons? You don’t see how this is a stretch?

@juvelibertarian @nchokie02_adam @MikeWingerii I’m not forgetting, but yes, the

@juvelibertarian @nchokie02_adam @MikeWingerii I’m not forgetting, but yes, the New Testament was being written to preserve what the apostles were orally teaching and to capture the eye witness testim

@juvelibertarian @nchokie02_adam @MikeWingerii The apostles? Yes.

@juvelibertarian @nchokie02_adam @MikeWingerii Why? We have scripture. Any tradi

@juvelibertarian @nchokie02_adam @MikeWingerii Why? We have scripture. Any traditions that the apostles thought were important were recorded in scripture. What more do we need?

@Conscientious43 @_jonbowlin However, that there is a great multitude of believers who come out of the tribulation does not mean that God doesn’t rapture the church prior to the tribulation. Both are true. Yet many come to belief in the tribulation a...

@Conscientious43 @_jonbowlin However, that there is a great multitude of believers who come out of the tribulation does not mean that God doesn’t rapture the church prior to the tribulation. Both are

Re 20:4 debate

@Enigmaticx24479 @RamiThePaladin @MikeWingerii @TheHustleCritic Where is an elder ever said to authentein anyone? The context is false teaching, not teaching truth. You are presuming that Paul isn’t allowing the teaching of truth but that contradict...

@Enigmaticx24479 @RamiThePaladin @MikeWingerii @TheHustleCritic Where is an elder ever said to authentein anyone? The context is false teaching, not teaching truth. You are presuming that Paul isn’t

Mt 28:18-20 debate

@_jonbowlin @slow_down_Jess Finally, Hebrews highlights Christ’s superior sacrifice and a heavenly temple but this doesn’t negate a future earthly temple in the Millennium. I believe it serves as a memorial to Christ’s work as there are still people ...

@_jonbowlin @slow_down_Jess Finally, Hebrews highlights Christ’s superior sacrifice and a heavenly temple but this doesn’t negate a future earthly temple in the Millennium. I believe it serves as a me