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Scripture says that hell was created for the devil and his angels. While we kno

Scripture says that hell was created for the devil and his angels. While we know that people will certainly be in hell (Jesus said this about Judas Iscariot), does anyone have to go there? https://t.

RT @ryanschatz: @OutOfThePocket Well said, Conrad! One of the things that contin

RT @ryanschatz: @OutOfThePocket Well said, Conrad! One of the things that continues to amaze me is that when the disciples in scripture wer…

@OutOfThePocket Well said, Conrad! One of the things that continues to amaze me is that when the disciples in scripture were imprisoned or persecuted, they were joyful. They sang songs and rejoiced knowing that they were participating in the sufferin...

@OutOfThePocket Well said, Conrad! One of the things that continues to amaze me is that when the disciples in scripture were imprisoned or persecuted, they were joyful. They sang songs and rejoiced kn

@A11en_Thomas @HomelyHearth @BICBCI73 @abarefootmomma They are both. As a cult,

@A11en_Thomas @HomelyHearth @BICBCI73 @abarefootmomma They are both. As a cult, they base their beliefs on the Christian scriptures, but then distort primary teachings.

@RetailRudy @SladeTheGuy @BICBCI73 @abarefootmomma All those scriptures are grea

@RetailRudy @SladeTheGuy @BICBCI73 @abarefootmomma All those scriptures are great, but my disagreement is when you seem to presume that humans were originally angels. Where do you get that from? https

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-12

@BornAgainMissy Both should be thinking about how to please each other and serve

@BornAgainMissy Both should be thinking about how to please each other and serve each other, not trying to assert one’s independence from the other. I think that trying to find ways of asserting your

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-11

@CherylSchatz @ymmotrojam @look2Christ The issue with the Calvinist rendering is that it is coercive. The presumption is that no one would want to trust Jesus and that God has to in fact force people by overriding their "totally depraved" bend to not...

@CherylSchatz @ymmotrojam @look2Christ The issue with the Calvinist rendering is that it is coercive. The presumption is that no one would want to trust Jesus and that God has to in fact force people

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge While some prophetesses in Scripture ma

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge While some prophetesses in Scripture may not have held leadership roles over men, Deborah clearly did, as evidenced by her leadership over Barak and her role i

Jdg 4:8-9 general

@WayfarerAbdul @harmonizedgrace I’m not sure what all of that means, but nowhere

@WayfarerAbdul @harmonizedgrace I’m not sure what all of that means, but nowhere…and I mean *nowhere*…does scripture say I have authority over my wife—except in 1Co 7:6 where she also has authority ov

1Co 7:6 debate

@DST_QA @g_dogwalker The problem is the reason why one is saved and the other is

@DST_QA @g_dogwalker The problem is the reason why one is saved and the other is not is due to God (the Reformed/Calvinist message). That’s the very definition of partiality! But scripture says God is

@CoHeir316 Scripture does not say anywhere that Jesus takes authority over His c

@CoHeir316 Scripture does not say anywhere that Jesus takes authority over His church. Not over the church but *for* our benefit. https://t.co/0faunJsrJi

@CoHeir316 The scripture does not speak of Jesus taking authority over His church. As God He can do whatever He wants—clearly! But scripture treats the church as part of His very body and receiving His inheritance and even ruling and reigning with Hi...

@CoHeir316 The scripture does not speak of Jesus taking authority over His church. As God He can do whatever He wants—clearly! But scripture treats the church as part of His very body and receiving Hi

@CoHeir316 @harmonizedgrace All we have is scripture. Please show me where you f

@CoHeir316 @harmonizedgrace All we have is scripture. Please show me where you find this.

@Chad4328 Where does scripture say that God chose specific individuals from the foundation of the world to have the faith to be saved? Also, John 15 is clear that we must abide in Him. What does this mean that He cuts off everyone who doesn’t abide ...

@Chad4328 Where does scripture say that God chose specific individuals from the foundation of the world to have the faith to be saved? Also, John 15 is clear that we must abide in Him. What does this

@TheCanadianDav1 @Mohongai @harmonizedgrace Not at all. I’m thinking about the s

@TheCanadianDav1 @Mohongai @harmonizedgrace Not at all. I’m thinking about the scripture, something you would do well to do more of. Where does the Bible connect head to authority?

@x9ishere @greg_hahn That's good. I reject Reformed/Calvinist soteriology on th

@x9ishere @greg_hahn That's good. I reject Reformed/Calvinist soteriology on the basis of scripture.

@x9ishere @greg_hahn How do you know it’s my fallen nature? I believe in Jesus.

@x9ishere @greg_hahn How do you know it’s my fallen nature? I believe in Jesus. I believe the scripture that says God is not partial (Ro 2:11).

Ro 2:11 question

@x9ishere @greg_hahn Why are we reading puritans when we should be reading scrip

@x9ishere @greg_hahn Why are we reading puritans when we should be reading scripture to understand God’s intent? Did God not make Himself abundantly clear or must He outsource interpretation of His w

@x9ishere @lisaloe Shallowness is not a virtue. Make an effort. Read scripture!

@Josh87214795825 The idea that God chooses to enable faith only in some is the h

@Josh87214795825 The idea that God chooses to enable faith only in some is the height of partiality! And scripture says that God is not partial. https://t.co/oVngSKxRjz

@Tailfeathers_WA @ymmotrojam @dalepartridge Thanks for posting those scriptures!

@Tailfeathers_WA @ymmotrojam @dalepartridge Thanks for posting those scriptures! They’re great! 😊

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge If correcting me is "participating in deeds of d

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge If correcting me is "participating in deeds of darkness" and you are following 2Ti 4:2 by correcting me, does that not concern you that scripture is encouraging you to

2Ti 4:2 question

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge You made a false claim. You added words to scrip

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge You made a false claim. You added words to scripture. Why can't you admit it?

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Correcting what you believe is my incorrect view

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Correcting what you believe is my incorrect view of scripture is participating in useless deeds of darkness?

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge When have I not used scripture t

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge When have I not used scripture to defend my views?

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge What do you mean the women were

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge What do you mean the women were being unruly in church? No such thing is stated in scripture. Of course women were talking! 1Co 14 is speaking about all

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge The only church history that mat

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge The only church history that matters (and yes, the early church history is in Acts and the epistles) is in scripture. We don't need to follow where they

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge I asked you to correct me. Show

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge I asked you to correct me. Show me using scripture and plain reason. You can keep your insults to yourself.

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge Scripture refutes you. The words

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge Scripture refutes you. The words from Barak's own mouth show he submits to her. https://t.co/sKqsRd93K7

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge I stand on scripture alone. Unle

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge I stand on scripture alone. Unless you use scripture and plain reason, then here I stand.

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge What is Orthodox is what is in s

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge What is Orthodox is what is in scripture. Scripture alone is the bar we measure by, not our past experience or church history. https://t.co/FKGFPK55lX

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-06

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Hm, I've read the Bible, but I t

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge Hm, I've read the Bible, but I thought "all scripture...is beneficial...so that the people of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work" (2

2Ti 3:16 debate

@JasonAlexa12387 @rightresponsem I try not to take any non-biblical positions, b

@JasonAlexa12387 @rightresponsem I try not to take any non-biblical positions, but I'm certain I don't perfectly understand scripture. You are free to try to help me discover whatever non-biblical pos

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-06

@RealDavidReece “But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God” (1Co 11:3). Head is an anatomical term, not a synonym for authority. If it meant authority, why doesn’t Scri...

@RealDavidReece “But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God” (1Co 11:3). Head is an anatomical term, not a synonym for

1Co 11:3 debate

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils I’m pretty sure you didn’t read that long thread in 3 mins. I’m not interesting in “keep sinning… it seems to be working…God is pleased.” I believe that my interpretation makes sense of the context and grammar—all the deta...

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils I’m pretty sure you didn’t read that long thread in 3 mins. I’m not interesting in “keep sinning… it seems to be working…God is pleased.” I believe that my interpretation m

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@itbemeAllie @douglaswils That’s not because of ‘mutual submission’—its because of false teaching concerning gender and the mishandling of the gender confused and a rejection of the scripture that says marriage is between 1 man and 1 woman. Mutual s...

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils That’s not because of ‘mutual submission’—its because of false teaching concerning gender and the mishandling of the gender confused and a rejection of the scripture that say

@pauldirks @KaeleyT Scripture uses third person too. That does seem like a prett

@pauldirks @KaeleyT Scripture uses third person too. That does seem like a pretty minor quibble and certainly the third person is not feminine. I asked about the fruits of the spirit as others have s

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils In context, Paul was dealing with false teachers, not

@itbemeAllie @douglaswils In context, Paul was dealing with false teachers, not those who were teaching truth to anyone. He didn’t name the woman who was teaching false doctrine as she hadn’t been con

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@Song_Never_Ends @TomBuck Where does scripture tell wives to obey their husbands

@Song_Never_Ends @TomBuck Where does scripture tell wives to obey their husbands?

Egalitarian churches are not "losing their soul" if they are doing it because th

Egalitarian churches are not "losing their soul" if they are doing it because they understand scripture's true teaching. God's design for men and women is to work together as partners, not treating wo

As noted earlier, some reject what they perceive as the clear teaching of Script

As noted earlier, some reject what they perceive as the clear teaching of Scripture, which is true compromise and often leads to further compromise. However, gender roles are not a Biblical teaching—i

Egalitarianism is helping to bring clarity back to the creation account showing

Egalitarianism is helping to bring clarity back to the creation account showing that every word and detail in scripture is inspired and wholly sufficient. https://t.co/MzY26T1Y8U

However, being created first doesn't mean one is given dominance or even pre-emi

However, being created first doesn't mean one is given dominance or even pre-eminence over the one created after. We have case after case of the older serving the younger in scripture: - Abel over Ca

Since the scripture doesn't actually teach male gender roles related to position

Since the scripture doesn't actually teach male gender roles related to positions of authority, the Biblical teaching of the equality of all in the body is not rebellion or mutiny, but rather faithful

William @16dubs argues churches falter by rejecting God’s Word for modernity. Ye

William @16dubs argues churches falter by rejecting God’s Word for modernity. Yet, some re-examined teachings against Scripture and found them to be pretexts seeking a text. https://t.co/o2YifgEam8

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-02

@BMcfonzie @dalepartridge Yes, I’m sure that’s what he means. But he’s confused

@BMcfonzie @dalepartridge Yes, I’m sure that’s what he means. But he’s confused if he thinks leading and working is a male thing. We have clear examples in scripture that contradict that.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-02

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge What’s my folly? Defending what I believe script

@Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge What’s my folly? Defending what I believe scripture teaches? Yikes.

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-28

@ymmotrojam @KarenCicco @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff Just one comment, I understand Calvinism. I was responding to your specific comment. That said, Edwards is not writing inspired scripture. The idea that an unregenerate person will never even want to...

@ymmotrojam @KarenCicco @_jonbowlin @chris_jolliff Just one comment, I understand Calvinism. I was responding to your specific comment. That said, Edwards is not writing inspired scripture. The idea t

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-27

@ymmotrojam Yes, there are those who are false. But the scripture is clear that

@ymmotrojam Yes, there are those who are false. But the scripture is clear that one can be in, then cut off because of unbelief, but then grafted in again. https://t.co/FYvR2DUE8S

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-11-20

@pauldirks Faith is an admission of inability and trusting someone who is able instead of oneself. You don't need to be regenerate to call out for help. The scripture states clearly that salvation is by faith. Salvation is not by election but throug...

@pauldirks Faith is an admission of inability and trusting someone who is able instead of oneself. You don't need to be regenerate to call out for help. The scripture states clearly that salvation is