Filter results by source database — Scripture Commentary, Theology, Mike Winger, or Pulpit. Click a tab to narrow to one database.

...more
All (59) Scripture Commentary (59)
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-14

@Methodios007 The Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), which literally means "elder" is used to denote someone recognized with wisdom and the ability to lead and teach and with godly character. The term for overseer is ἐπίσκοπος (episkopos) which t...

@Methodios007 The Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), which literally means "elder" is used to denote someone recognized with wisdom and the ability to lead and teach and with godly character. The

commentary
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-22

@SKokenos As for why Adam would need to protect Eve, Genesis 2:15 states that God placed Adam in the garden to "cultivate and keep" it. The Hebrew word for "keep" (שָׁמַר, *shamar*) also means "guard," implying that Adam had a protective role. While ...

@SKokenos As for why Adam would need to protect Eve, Genesis 2:15 states that God placed Adam in the garden to "cultivate and keep" it. The Hebrew word for "keep" (שָׁמַר, *shamar*) also means "guard,

Genesis 2:15 commentary
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-22

@SKokenos I was working on a response and got distracted, so thanks for the reminder! No, I don't think guarding requires forcing his wife to be in his sight at all times. He could tell her to watch out for the serpent or from his experience which w...

@SKokenos I was working on a response and got distracted, so thanks for the reminder! No, I don't think guarding requires forcing his wife to be in his sight at all times. He could tell her to watch

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@strykerdawn Actually, it does. I’m attaching a few resources as well as something from “The Expository Dictionary of Bible Words” below. The guards on the wall of a city were called to keep watch over the safety of the city. Guard In each case it ...

@strykerdawn Actually, it does. I’m attaching a few resources as well as something from “The Expository Dictionary of Bible Words” below. The guards on the wall of a city were called to keep watch ov

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-19

@MelindaSeed Great question! Adam was given the responsibility to guard the garden. In Genesis 2:15, Adam is commanded to “cultivate and keep” the garden. The Hebrew word for “keep” (שָׁמַר, shamar) can mean “guard” or “protect.” This implies a respo...

@MelindaSeed Great question! Adam was given the responsibility to guard the garden. In Genesis 2:15, Adam is commanded to “cultivate and keep” the garden. The Hebrew word for “keep” (שָׁמַר, shamar) c

Genesis 2:15 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-04-17

In context, Lewis writes that the push for equality is a safeguard against tyran

In context, Lewis writes that the push for equality is a safeguard against tyranny because of sin. He believes that authority and obedience are part of the divine order but because of the fall, got co

debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-29

@ronhenzel @ymmotrojam @CherylSchatz @JollyStine @pastherandie @peace_got @MikeWingerii Where does the Bible ever speak of guarding Jesus’ table? Jesus even commanded Judas to partake and Jesus said he was a devil. Why didn't Jesus protect Judas? Yo...

@ronhenzel @ymmotrojam @CherylSchatz @JollyStine @pastherandie @peace_got @MikeWingerii Where does the Bible ever speak of guarding Jesus’ table? Jesus even commanded Judas to partake and Jesus said h

question
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

question
Scripture Commentary debate point

In our continuing discussions on the fall of man we have dealt with the issue of Adam as guardian of the garden and the charge against Eve that she added to God’s word. In this post I will deal with the position that Eve did not sin by adding to God’s word but she was merely mistaken regarding what

[general] From: Was Eve Mistaken

general
← Prev Page 2 of 2 Next →