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@StothersRyan I might even offer a kidney to get older manuscripts…especially if

@StothersRyan I might even offer a kidney to get older manuscripts…especially if there was any doubt in what we have. But we have no reason to doubt what we have in 1 Tim. I’m not doubting scripture.

@chronos_magnus @Canad_eh @whitxsix These popes and bishops have erred in so man

@chronos_magnus @Canad_eh @whitxsix These popes and bishops have erred in so many ways. The only plumb line that is stable is the Bible itself. We have to look at the text and question the teachings o

@StothersRyan That’s right. We’ve got access to so much more than they ever had.

@StothersRyan That’s right. We’ve got access to so much more than they ever had. Still, the truth is grounded in scripture and not church history or commentaries no matter how influential these guys

@StothersRyan Where is the historical test in 2Ti 3:16? I like all of these but

@StothersRyan Where is the historical test in 2Ti 3:16? I like all of these but I don’t believe they had everything right just like neither you nor I have everything right. They didn’t write scriptur

2Ti 3:16 debate

@da_sojourner I read it very carefully and definitely conclude that women and me

@da_sojourner I read it very carefully and definitely conclude that women and men should both lead and that there’s no restriction based on male/female. I draw this conclusion from scripture alone and

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-28

@PubliusJosephus @MWWatHome History is not inspired, scripture is. Reality as you are describing is just what you are used to or prefer. It is not a modern 20th century invention though I admit women have been suppressed since the beginning kind of...

@PubliusJosephus @MWWatHome History is not inspired, scripture is. Reality as you are describing is just what you are used to or prefer. It is not a modern 20th century invention though I admit wome

@Rick07200430 @wichman_matthew @CherylSchatz @autocorrect2_0 Where are you getting this permanence from? The Holy Spirit is always a seal of the future promises of God. Can a seal not be broken? Scripture says: if we deny Him, He will deny us. Do y...

@Rick07200430 @wichman_matthew @CherylSchatz @autocorrect2_0 Where are you getting this permanence from? The Holy Spirit is always a seal of the future promises of God. Can a seal not be broken? Scri

@Rick07200430 @wichman_matthew @CherylSchatz @autocorrect2_0 So are you saying there is no such thing as falling away from the faith? Or are you just saying that anyone who falls away or sins unrepentantly was never truly a believer? If the latter, w...

@Rick07200430 @wichman_matthew @CherylSchatz @autocorrect2_0 So are you saying there is no such thing as falling away from the faith? Or are you just saying that anyone who falls away or sins unrepent

@Rick07200430 @wichman_matthew @CherylSchatz @autocorrect2_0 Ok, this is better. So you admit that you still sin? I still fail daily and I’m working on improving where I’m falling short. This is part of sanctification (not salvation). Yes, Jesus cove...

@Rick07200430 @wichman_matthew @CherylSchatz @autocorrect2_0 Ok, this is better. So you admit that you still sin? I still fail daily and I’m working on improving where I’m falling short. This is part

@autocorrect2_0 @MiscreaRichard Yes and interpreting scripture is something that can be tested. If the HS reveals what a passage means to you then it will stand the text of examination. There have been a number of times where I felt as if the HS gave...

@autocorrect2_0 @MiscreaRichard Yes and interpreting scripture is something that can be tested. If the HS reveals what a passage means to you then it will stand the text of examination. There have bee

@elemayohoh @HolyHomebody I have the love of the truth and I know the God of the scriptures. But my concern is are you saying that unless someone pronounces Jesus’ name YHWH using the correct Hebrew pronunciation that they are lost? So everyone from ...

@elemayohoh @HolyHomebody I have the love of the truth and I know the God of the scriptures. But my concern is are you saying that unless someone pronounces Jesus’ name YHWH using the correct Hebrew p

@TheRednartso @HolyHomebody No, it’s not meant to convey both senses at the same time. Does Jesus as God have all authority? Absolutely! But scripture doesn’t ever describe the man Jesus as ever taking authority over His bride. He does remove “lamp...

@TheRednartso @HolyHomebody No, it’s not meant to convey both senses at the same time. Does Jesus as God have all authority? Absolutely! But scripture doesn’t ever describe the man Jesus as ever taki

@TheRednartso @HolyHomebody You assume ‘head’ means authority or boss, but in Scripture, it often means ‘source.’ Christ is the source of His body’s life. The husband is head of his wife as marriage reflects Adam and Eve in Eden and Adam’s flesh an...

@TheRednartso @HolyHomebody You assume ‘head’ means authority or boss, but in Scripture, it often means ‘source.’ Christ is the source of His body’s life. The husband is head of his wife as marriage

@elemayohoh @HolyHomebody Who is being referred to in Genesis 1 in the Hebrew Sc

@elemayohoh @HolyHomebody Who is being referred to in Genesis 1 in the Hebrew Scriptures? Isn’t it Elohim? Is this the same God in your view as the creation account in Genesis 2?

@elemayohoh @HolyHomebody Hang on, how are you explaining anything spiritual fro

@elemayohoh @HolyHomebody Hang on, how are you explaining anything spiritual from scripture to me in English? Why are you not using Hebrew? 🤔

@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

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy So now this pastor blocks me for asking hi

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy So now this pastor blocks me for asking him to defend his position from scripture. Is this how pastors are to behave? You’ve got to be kidding, right? https://t.c

@ImRevAlan @Autumn_Armyworm @BornAgainMissy Church leaders affirmed what the peo

@ImRevAlan @Autumn_Armyworm @BornAgainMissy Church leaders affirmed what the people generally knew to be scripture. You simply have to read the texts and you can tell by reading them.

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy Oh, and where does scripture say that wome

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy Oh, and where does scripture say that women cannot teach theology?

@Autumn_Armyworm @ImRevAlan @BornAgainMissy I’m not a progressive though. But I

@Autumn_Armyworm @ImRevAlan @BornAgainMissy I’m not a progressive though. But I am also more interested in knowing and following scripture than some tradition that is followed simply because grandpa t

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy Are you a pastor and you are not cognizant

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy Are you a pastor and you are not cognizant that you have to interpret scripture and how easy it is to take a text out of context?

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy You are deflecting. You need to take responsibility for your interpretation and defend it. I’ve read the scripture and studied it carefully on this issue and a right interpretation of scripture is not on your sid...

@ImRevAlan @PFKHealth @BornAgainMissy You are deflecting. You need to take responsibility for your interpretation and defend it. I’ve read the scripture and studied it carefully on this issue and a ri

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-23

@BornAgainMissy Great! Now challenge him on one of his RC dogmas and he will mak

@BornAgainMissy Great! Now challenge him on one of his RC dogmas and he will make sure you understand that tradition is the only way we can know for sure what scripture teaches. PS: i disagree with hi

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-22

@MLbelch @smashbaals What scripture are you relying on that talks about preachin

@MLbelch @smashbaals What scripture are you relying on that talks about preaching authority?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-22

@MLbelch @smashbaals You have no authority⎯none at all. It is all in the Word. You can't tell me to do anything that isn't clearly in the Word. You also don't have the authoritative interpretation of the scripture. Your job is to serve by convincing ...

@MLbelch @smashbaals You have no authority⎯none at all. It is all in the Word. You can't tell me to do anything that isn't clearly in the Word. You also don't have the authoritative interpretation of

@smashbaals Again, Smash, you are ignoring scripture. Genesis 1:28 has God com

@smashbaals Again, Smash, you are ignoring scripture. Genesis 1:28 has God commanding both the man and woman to rule (plural imperatives) with no distinction made between M + F. https://t.co/g5hdejh

Genesis 1:28 general

@smashbaals I wasn’t aware that empathy with those who are suffering for whateve

@smashbaals I wasn’t aware that empathy with those who are suffering for whatever reason is cause for division. Is Smash not aware of the following scripture from Titus 3:10-11? https://t.co/FxAWkkyG

Titus 3:10-11 question

@FrLillie @ismeansis Scripture also says not to go beyond what is written. Isn't

@FrLillie @ismeansis Scripture also says not to go beyond what is written. Isn't tradition by definition something beyond what is written? https://t.co/e79KSHmlza

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-20

In 1Co 4:6, Paul clearly shows us that we are not supposed to go beyond what is

In 1Co 4:6, Paul clearly shows us that we are not supposed to go beyond what is *WRITTEN* ⎯ this clearly excludes any oral traditions that are not already written in scripture. #SolaScriptura https:/

1Co 4:6 general

@MICAH_SIXEIGHT I don’t see scripture saying that head means authority over or r

@MICAH_SIXEIGHT I don’t see scripture saying that head means authority over or ruler over but source of because marriage always maps back to the first marriage where Eve came from the flesh and bone o

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-20

@MICAH_SIXEIGHT Both the husband and wife should submit to Christ and honor his word and love each other. So if they've done all that, why should either compromise that honor? Why is only the husband to submit to Christ? I'm confused because now I'm...

@MICAH_SIXEIGHT Both the husband and wife should submit to Christ and honor his word and love each other. So if they've done all that, why should either compromise that honor? Why is only the husband

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-20

@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

@MyronBourne @Rach4Patriarchy Who said anything about authority? Where does the

@MyronBourne @Rach4Patriarchy Who said anything about authority? Where does the husband take authority over the wife in scripture? Do you emulate Jesus? Because He never for ed His will even on those

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-19

@GodsPatriut @smashbaals So did the apostle Paul worship a different God before

@GodsPatriut @smashbaals So did the apostle Paul worship a different God before Jesus revealed Himself to him? If so, where does the scripture ever frame it as them worshipping a different God?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-19

@kanarymine2 @smashbaals The Talmud is their traditions. The authority is scrip

@kanarymine2 @smashbaals The Talmud is their traditions. The authority is scripture. Why do you suggest that I ‘worship’ Talmudists? How bizarre!

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 2025-01-17

@Bamahunter2020 @Eric_Conn All scripture has to be taken in context. A text with

@Bamahunter2020 @Eric_Conn All scripture has to be taken in context. A text without its context is a pretext for a proof text. https://t.co/ZQizsThBcj

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-16

@Paul00540712 @McMuffin11111 @smashbaals Is there a scripture that speaks about

@Paul00540712 @McMuffin11111 @smashbaals Is there a scripture that speaks about women who are the female version of male effeminacy?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-16

@Christianous100 @ReformedSteven @RevKimWChafee I have examined most of the scri

@Christianous100 @ReformedSteven @RevKimWChafee I have examined most of the scriptures that appear to state that women are not to lead and conclude that none of them restrict based on male/female. htt

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-16

@dalepartridge Please. Is correcting you by scripture and plain reason also bein

@dalepartridge Please. Is correcting you by scripture and plain reason also being a snake?

@HebronC777 @AJMxya @smashbaals What, I’m not reading scripture? Again, where are you getting this from? You are just saying nonsensical things to distract from actual things being said. Like ‘worship feminism’—what is that? I think women shouldn’t ...

@HebronC777 @AJMxya @smashbaals What, I’m not reading scripture? Again, where are you getting this from? You are just saying nonsensical things to distract from actual things being said. Like ‘worshi

@HebronC777 @AJMxya @smashbaals I have no issues with God as I don’t have proble

@HebronC777 @AJMxya @smashbaals I have no issues with God as I don’t have problems reading scripture in context. I also don’t have any issues with distinctions between M + F. My only problem is unbi

@Vibeauxs @smashbaals Did Jesus and the apostles demonstrate that they knew or u

@Vibeauxs @smashbaals Did Jesus and the apostles demonstrate that they knew or used physical defence the many times they were attacked or imprisoned? Can you give me some kind of evidence for this in

@immrbloo @Jondaphemp @Win10acc @trail_twinkle I have been shown Calvinist teach

@immrbloo @Jondaphemp @Win10acc @trail_twinkle I have been shown Calvinist teaching and I reject it based on scripture, not based on pride.

@Okayest_lifter @smashbaals I don’t have a gun and am not proficient in using on

@Okayest_lifter @smashbaals I don’t have a gun and am not proficient in using one. Does this mean I’m disobeying scripture? Where did Jesus or the apostles demonstrate this?

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

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-11

@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

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-11

@BeanofChrist Where does scripture say God gave them faith? It just calls them G

@BeanofChrist Where does scripture say God gave them faith? It just calls them God-fearing. https://t.co/61TN13I6q2

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-11

@bahunterusa Can you please provide the scripture you are referring to? I don’t

@bahunterusa Can you please provide the scripture you are referring to? I don’t recall the one saying names written from before the creation of the world. Thanks.