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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-02

@RisingDisciples @The_Idol_Killer I don't adhere to once saved always saved, but the idea of when the "blotting out" happens seems to be once there is no turning back. You said that you don't see how the scriptures I cited in my original post prove ...

@RisingDisciples @The_Idol_Killer I don't adhere to once saved always saved, but the idea of when the "blotting out" happens seems to be once there is no turning back. You said that you don't see how

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-28

@JTKingsFanClub @AmReformer @joe_rigney @calvinrobinson It’s puzzling. I was sur

@JTKingsFanClub @AmReformer @joe_rigney @calvinrobinson It’s puzzling. I was sure that obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples of all peoples, teaching them to obey everything He commanded His discip

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-27

@nouveau_merbe Fulfilling the call to make disciples of all nations (given to *b

@nouveau_merbe Fulfilling the call to make disciples of all nations (given to *both* men and women by the authority of Christ Himself) is not saying that she is be a father.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-27

Reading Paul Dirks’ book “Deep Discipleship for Dark Days.” Paul you referenced Luke 22:36 as if to suggest Jesus was making a symbolic call to arm ourselves with words. Having the right words—especially how we speak—is a good thing. I’m sensing ...

Reading Paul Dirks’ book “Deep Discipleship for Dark Days.” Paul you referenced Luke 22:36 as if to suggest Jesus was making a symbolic call to arm ourselves with *words.* Having the right words—esp

Luke 22:36 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-13

@jacobawells @haymes_joshua Subjection doesn’t mean being obedient to, though Jesus did what many people asked/requested all the time. He subjected Himself to the disciples to teach them and show them how to behave, such as by washing their feet. H...

@jacobawells @haymes_joshua Subjection doesn’t mean being obedient to, though Jesus did what many people asked/requested all the time. He subjected Himself to the disciples to teach them and show the

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-10

@MikeWingerii Why should you apologize when someone is offended? People were offended in the Bible—even by things Jesus says. What Biblical precedence do you find for apologizing if you did nothing wrong? Here’s the example from Jesus: "But Jesus...

@MikeWingerii Why should you apologize when someone is offended? People were offended in the Bible—even by things Jesus says. What Biblical precedence do you find for apologizing if you did nothing

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-02

@lastadolphin @brambonius @PSSanborn @EarthyLilly Everyone as we mature should be aiming to lead in some capacity in order to fulfill the great commandment Jesus gave to all to “make disciples of all nations…teaching them to follow all that I command...

@lastadolphin @brambonius @PSSanborn @EarthyLilly Everyone as we mature should be aiming to lead in some capacity in order to fulfill the great commandment Jesus gave to all to “make disciples of all

Matt 28:18-20 question

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-27

@MarkGrote Education plays a part as elders need to be able to teach and to correct those who contradict the Word, but none of the 12 disciples were educated. What was important was that they spent time with Jesus and were discipled. What changed i...

@MarkGrote Education plays a part as elders need to be able to teach and to correct those who contradict the Word, but none of the 12 disciples were educated. What was important was that they spent t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-17

@RisingDisciples @TruthTreasury @CherylSchatz @Joel7Richardson You realize that the “comfy, soft, western church” is only a fraction of Christian’s that will participate in the rapture, right? This is not about avoiding persecution as if we live god...

@RisingDisciples @TruthTreasury @CherylSchatz @Joel7Richardson You realize that the “comfy, soft, western church” is only a fraction of Christian’s that will participate in the rapture, right? This i

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-12-15

@cezargr1 @kblineage @JennaEllisEsq Making disciples means sharing the gospel. We are not given the authority to go and force unbelievers to repent and believe. "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity." (Col...

@cezargr1 @kblineage @JennaEllisEsq Making disciples means sharing the gospel. We are not given the authority to go and force unbelievers to repent and believe. "Be wise in the way you act toward ou

Col 4:5 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-27

@RisingDisciples What does God’s wrath have to do with persecution from men? The West hasn’t seen real persecution in a long time, but I’m fully aware what happened to all the apostles and many, many, many over the years who were tortured. I can re...

@RisingDisciples What does God’s wrath have to do with persecution from men? The West hasn’t seen real persecution in a long time, but I’m fully aware what happened to all the apostles and many, many

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-23

@PauleyMo67 BTW, you are actually quoting what was said at the tomb when Mary Magdeline discovered that Jesus was missing. This is not what she said when telling the disciples the good news! “They asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying?’ She sai...

@PauleyMo67 BTW, you are actually quoting what was said **at the tomb** when Mary Magdeline discovered that Jesus was missing. This is not what she said when telling the disciples the good news! “Th

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-22

@PrayTheRosary12 "And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit...

@PrayTheRosary12 "And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-09

@nevermindlind @smashbaals You are assuming the conclusion. The great commission is to make disciples and the early churches were not mega church buildings with special pulpits but house churches. In what sense is a woman who has the requisite char...

@nevermindlind @smashbaals You are assuming the conclusion. The great commission is to make disciples and the early churches were not mega church buildings with special pulpits but house churches. I

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-31

@TonySmith7MD Before this event, the disciples had been granted authority by Jesus to perform various miracles as part of their ministry. In Mark 6:7-13, for example, Jesus sends them out two by two, giving them authority over impure spirits. The acc...

@TonySmith7MD Before this event, the disciples had been granted authority by Jesus to perform various miracles as part of their ministry. In Mark 6:7-13, for example, Jesus sends them out two by two,

Mark 6:7-13 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-31

@Urist1689 @smashbaals There are certainly instances where the Father submits to the Son or where His willingness to do whatever the Son requests is evident. 1. In John 17, Jesus prays for his own glorification, as well as for his disciples and all ...

@Urist1689 @smashbaals There are certainly instances where the Father submits to the Son or where His willingness to do whatever the Son requests is evident. 1. In John 17, Jesus prays for his own gl

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-27

@RBM7211 We have no further instances recorded of the disciples defending themse

@RBM7211 We have no further instances recorded of the disciples defending themselves with the sword. And there was significant persecution against the church.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-06

@Brian_Sauve The purpose of learning theology is to teach others everything Jesus taught his disciples. “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You nee...

@Brian_Sauve The purpose of learning theology is to teach others everything Jesus taught his disciples. “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the eleme

Heb 5:12 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-06

@Vicar0fChrist @Brian_Sauve That older women are to instruct younger women in pr

@Vicar0fChrist @Brian_Sauve That older women are to instruct younger women in proper conduct does not exempt them from Jesus’ command to also teach them to obey everything that He commanded His discip

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-06

@Brian_Sauve @CovenantReform2 Just because you found a passage instructing about behaviour doesn’t mean that women are forbidden to teach theologically. In the great commission, all believers are commanded to make disciples of all peoples. There is...

@Brian_Sauve @CovenantReform2 Just because you found a passage instructing about behaviour doesn’t mean that women are forbidden to teach theologically. In the great commission, all believers are com

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-26

@DDinho555 @Fahim_4real @Sa_Gwang Women preaching true doctrine or pastoring (making disciples according to Matt 28:18-20) is heresy?? I realize you believe it is wrong but heresy is usually reserved for things that make someone outside of the faith...

@DDinho555 @Fahim_4real @Sa_Gwang Women preaching true doctrine or pastoring (making disciples according to Matt 28:18-20) is heresy?? I realize you believe it is wrong but heresy is usually reserved

Matt 28:18-20 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-21

@nakedpastor Jesus had reasons for the 12 being male but it is true that many women also were of his disciples. And yhe apostles were before the start of the church. In the church, the ethnic, gender and socioeconomic barriers were torn down. I go...

@nakedpastor Jesus had reasons for the 12 being male but it is true that many women also were of his disciples. And yhe apostles were before the start of the church. In the church, the ethnic, gende

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-12

@aflawedmanofGod @ortrails @goteamcarr The 12 disciples were chosen before the start of the church. Being first doesn't mean leadership was exclusively Jewish men. Paul said Junia was included with those who were outstanding among the apostles. Wh...

@aflawedmanofGod @ortrails @goteamcarr The 12 disciples were chosen before the start of the church. Being first doesn't mean leadership was exclusively Jewish men. Paul said Junia was included with

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-11

@ortrails @DavidMGreen16 @goteamcarr The 12 male disciples were chosen before the church began. They were also all Jewish. But once the church was formed, the barriers on the basis of ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic status were removed. That m...

@ortrails @DavidMGreen16 @goteamcarr The 12 male disciples were chosen before the church began. They were also all Jewish. But once the church was formed, the barriers on the basis of ethnicity, gen

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-11

@anahnemoo This is frankly ridiculous. All are commanded by the authority of God to make disciples of all nations...and women are included. If God gifts a woman with a pastoral heart and a gifting for teaching and she is sound in the faith and qual...

@anahnemoo This is frankly ridiculous. All are commanded by the authority of God to make disciples of all nations...and women are included. If God gifts a woman with a pastoral heart and a gifting f

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-02

@BrandonCWat @William_E_Wolfe So Jesus made an exception to Constantine which Wolfe implies is now our mandate? Jesus said⎯and with all authority by the way⎯ "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciple...

@BrandonCWat @William_E_Wolfe So Jesus made an exception to Constantine which Wolfe implies is now our mandate? Jesus said⎯and with all authority by the way⎯ "All authority in heaven and on earth has

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-22

@L_T_Pearson @JustinPetersMin 2. Prisca (or some say Priscilla) and Aquila were not "disciples" of Paul. 3. Prisca is known to the churches of Asia. It appears obvious that they would have been known by the apostles. Prisca is known to Luke as he wr...

@L_T_Pearson @JustinPetersMin 2. Prisca (or some say Priscilla) and Aquila were not "disciples" of Paul. 3. Prisca is known to the churches of Asia. It appears obvious that they would have been known

1 Cor 16:19-20 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-06-16

@5pointsMckinley A pastor is simply someone who guides and disciples a group of

@5pointsMckinley A pastor is simply someone who guides and disciples a group of believers. That this is relegated to males only and not based on character, gifting and skillset is like saying all pas

@RisingDisciples @The_Idol_Killer I don't adhere to once saved always saved, but the idea of when the "blotting out" happens seems to be once there is no turning back. You said that you don't see how the scriptures I cited in my original post prove ...

@JTKingsFanClub @AmReformer @joe_rigney @calvinrobinson It’s puzzling. I was sur

@nouveau_merbe Fulfilling the call to make disciples of all nations (given to *b

Reading Paul Dirks’ book “Deep Discipleship for Dark Days.” Paul you referenced Luke 22:36 as if to suggest Jesus was making a symbolic call to arm ourselves with *words.* Having the right words—especially how we speak—is a good thing. I’m sensing ...

@jacobawells @haymes_joshua Subjection doesn’t mean being obedient to, though Jesus did what many people asked/requested all the time. He subjected Himself to the disciples to teach them and show them how to behave, such as by washing their feet. H...

@MikeWingerii Why should you apologize when someone is offended? People were offended in the Bible—even by things Jesus says. What Biblical precedence do you find for apologizing if you did nothing wrong? Here’s the example from Jesus: "But Jesus...

@lastadolphin @brambonius @PSSanborn @EarthyLilly Everyone as we mature should be aiming to lead in some capacity in order to fulfill the great commandment Jesus gave to all to “make disciples of all nations…teaching them to follow all that I command...

@MarkGrote Education plays a part as elders need to be able to teach and to correct those who contradict the Word, but none of the 12 disciples were educated. What was important was that they spent time with Jesus and were discipled. What changed i...

@RisingDisciples @TruthTreasury @CherylSchatz @Joel7Richardson You realize that the “comfy, soft, western church” is only a fraction of Christian’s that will participate in the rapture, right? This is not about avoiding persecution as if we live god...

@cezargr1 @kblineage @JennaEllisEsq Making disciples means sharing the gospel. We are not given the authority to go and force unbelievers to repent and believe. "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity." (Col...

@RisingDisciples What does God’s wrath have to do with persecution from men? The West hasn’t seen real persecution in a long time, but I’m fully aware what happened to all the apostles and many, many, many over the years who were tortured. I can re...

@PauleyMo67 BTW, you are actually quoting what was said **at the tomb** when Mary Magdeline discovered that Jesus was missing. This is not what she said when telling the disciples the good news! “They asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying?’ She sai...

@PrayTheRosary12 "And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit...

@nevermindlind @smashbaals You are assuming the conclusion. The great commission is to make disciples and the early churches were not mega church buildings with special pulpits but house churches. In what sense is a woman who has the requisite char...

@TonySmith7MD Before this event, the disciples had been granted authority by Jesus to perform various miracles as part of their ministry. In Mark 6:7-13, for example, Jesus sends them out two by two, giving them authority over impure spirits. The acc...

@Urist1689 @smashbaals There are certainly instances where the Father submits to the Son or where His willingness to do whatever the Son requests is evident. 1. In John 17, Jesus prays for his own glorification, as well as for his disciples and all ...

@RBM7211 We have no further instances recorded of the disciples defending themse

@Brian_Sauve The purpose of learning theology is to teach others everything Jesus taught his disciples. “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You nee...

@Vicar0fChrist @Brian_Sauve That older women are to instruct younger women in pr

@Brian_Sauve @CovenantReform2 Just because you found a passage instructing about behaviour doesn’t mean that women are forbidden to teach theologically. In the great commission, all believers are commanded to make disciples of all peoples. There is...

@DDinho555 @Fahim_4real @Sa_Gwang Women preaching true doctrine or pastoring (making disciples according to Matt 28:18-20) is heresy?? I realize you believe it is wrong but heresy is usually reserved for things that make someone outside of the faith...

@nakedpastor Jesus had reasons for the 12 being male but it is true that many women also were of his disciples. And yhe apostles were before the start of the church. In the church, the ethnic, gender and socioeconomic barriers were torn down. I go...

@aflawedmanofGod @ortrails @goteamcarr The 12 disciples were chosen before the start of the church. Being first doesn't mean leadership was exclusively Jewish men. Paul said Junia was included with those who were outstanding among the apostles. Wh...

@ortrails @DavidMGreen16 @goteamcarr The 12 male disciples were chosen before the church began. They were also all Jewish. But once the church was formed, the barriers on the basis of ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic status were removed. That m...

@anahnemoo This is frankly ridiculous. All are commanded by the authority of God to make disciples of all nations...and women are included. If God gifts a woman with a pastoral heart and a gifting for teaching and she is sound in the faith and qual...

@BrandonCWat @William_E_Wolfe So Jesus made an exception to Constantine which Wolfe implies is now our mandate? Jesus said⎯and with all authority by the way⎯ "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciple...

@L_T_Pearson @JustinPetersMin 2. Prisca (or some say Priscilla) and Aquila were not "disciples" of Paul. 3. Prisca is known to the churches of Asia. It appears obvious that they would have been known by the apostles. Prisca is known to Luke as he wr...

@5pointsMckinley A pastor is simply someone who guides and disciples a group of

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Reading Paul Dirks’ book “Deep Discipleship for Dark Days.” Paul you referenced Luke 22:36 as if to suggest Jesus was making a symbolic call to arm ourselves with words. Having the right words—especially how we speak—is a good thing. I’m sensing ...

@PauleyMo67 BTW, you are actually quoting what was said at the tomb when Mary Magdeline discovered that Jesus was missing. This is not what she said when telling the disciples the good news! “They asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying?’ She sai...