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@ronhenzel @Pastor_Gabe You are completely free to do whatever you wish, Ron.

@ronhenzel @Pastor_Gabe I agree about the bots. But I’m not sure how you assess

@ronhenzel @Pastor_Gabe I agree about the bots. But I’m not sure how you assess a ‘deliberate waste of time’ since it’s up to you what to respond to/read and there is a mute button for this purpose.

@ronhenzel @Pastor_Gabe Interesting strategy you have for blocks.

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir Oh hi, Ron! Why didn't Paul just say women (plural)? Rather, he says "a woman...a woman...she...the woman...she"⎯the reference is specific, aligned with the purpose of the letter to stop the teaching of strange doctrines ...

@ronhenzel @WonderingBashir Oh hi, Ron! Why didn't Paul just say women (plural)? Rather, he says "a woman...a woman...she...the woman...she"⎯the reference is specific, aligned with the purpose of the

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@Ryan_Adair_A Yes, I agree this is referring to the seed of the woman, or the messiah. The advantage to the interpretation I shared with you is that it aligns with the purpose of the letter⎯to stop teaching of strange doctrines, and makes sense of w...

@Ryan_Adair_A Yes, I agree this is referring to the seed of the woman, or the messiah. The advantage to the interpretation I shared with you is that it aligns with the purpose of the letter⎯to stop t

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@Ryan_Adair_A That’s close, except it cannot be Eve as Paul’s grammar has “will

@Ryan_Adair_A That’s close, except it cannot be Eve as Paul’s grammar has “will be saved” in the present tense at the time of writing and Eve can’t do anything to be saved in the future as she is dead

@KebRayGonzalez Yet Paul seems to desire singleness to be the norm and marriage

@KebRayGonzalez Yet Paul seems to desire singleness to be the norm and marriage the exception. “Yet I wish that *all men* were even as I myself am. However, each has his own gift from God, one in thi

1Co 7:7 debate

@RobChristisKing @AsherJacob23060 @smashbaals You can't be cut off unless you are already attached to the vine, so their tribes cannot be cut off unless they were already included. Is that what you believe, that the Jews and Gentiles were already in ...

@RobChristisKing @AsherJacob23060 @smashbaals You can't be cut off unless you are already attached to the vine, so their tribes cannot be cut off unless they were already included. Is that what you be

@ShamarYall @rightresponsem Except Joel is most certainly wrong on this, albeit he is consistent in his view. And yes, 1Ti 2:15 is there and yes, we have to explain it. Yet remaining single is what Paul advocates for in 1Co 7, so Joel's interpretatio...

@ShamarYall @rightresponsem Except Joel is most certainly wrong on this, albeit he is consistent in his view. And yes, 1Ti 2:15 is there and yes, we have to explain it. Yet remaining single is what Pa

1Ti 2:15 debate

@BronWen727104 Could be. Though in 1Ti 1 where Paul introduces the strange doctrines, he refers to myths and genealogies and fruitless discussions about the law. I’m not sure what that has to do with Artemis. 1Ti 2:9 refers to elaborate hair—likely a...

@BronWen727104 Could be. Though in 1Ti 1 where Paul introduces the strange doctrines, he refers to myths and genealogies and fruitless discussions about the law. I’m not sure what that has to do with

1Ti 2:9 commentary

@Valerie181225 @Balduc13679 The believers used the Old Testament as their Bible

@Valerie181225 @Balduc13679 The believers used the Old Testament as their Bible and the testimony and teachings of the apostles which were oral for several decades until they started writing them down

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals In conclusion, Paul is not just warning ab

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals In conclusion, Paul is not just warning about Gentile nations. The Greek grammar, singular pronouns, and the direct contrast with individual Jews show he is warni

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Fourth, Paul says “if (ἐὰν, ean) you conti

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Fourth, Paul says “if (ἐὰν, ean) you continue in His kindness.” This conditional clause shows that remaining in faith is required. The phrase “otherwise you too

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Second, the immediate context: In Ro 11:1

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Second, the immediate context: In Ro 11:17, Paul says some (τινες, tines) branches (Jews) were “broken off” due to unbelief. Then he addresses the individual Ge

Ro 11:17 commentary

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals If Paul meant Gentile nations collectively

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals If Paul meant Gentile nations collectively, he would use plural pronouns. But he repeatedly uses singular, indicating he’s speaking to individuals—each Gentile be

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-16

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Is Ro 11:20-22 referring to nations and no

@RobChristisKing @thatdna @smashbaals Is Ro 11:20-22 referring to nations and not individual Gentiles and Jews? The Greek grammar & context show it’s about individuals. Let me show you. 🧵👇

Ro 11:20-22 commentary

@elondeporter @out_farther @CapturingChrist Have you read the Bible, the apocryp

@elondeporter @out_farther @CapturingChrist Have you read the Bible, the apocryphal books, the Vedas, the Koran, the book or Mormon, etc - can you not tell the difference without a council telling you

@jcgrange @CapturingChrist They didn’t have the ability to make a copy of the le

@jcgrange @CapturingChrist They didn’t have the ability to make a copy of the letters for everyone to have. So the traditions written down were also given by word of mouth. That’s why Paul says “or.”

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist “God’s people” is not a reference to an authorita

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist “God’s people” is not a reference to an authoritative hierarchy or something a pope or bishop could claim without evidence backing it up.

2 Maccabees 12:45-46 debate

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Luther moved these apocryphal books to a separate section because they were not part of the Hebrew Bible, were never quoted as Scripture by Jesus or the apostles, contained historical and doctrinal issues (e.g., prayers...

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Luther moved these apocryphal books to a separate section because they were not part of the Hebrew Bible, were never quoted as Scripture by Jesus or the apostles, contai

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Martin Luther was so focused on salvation being by faith that he overreacted to James calling it “an epistle of straw” yet he never removed it completely. Similarly with Hebrews, Jude and Revelation—he never removed the...

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist Martin Luther was so focused on salvation being by faith that he overreacted to James calling it “an epistle of straw” yet he never removed it completely. Similarly with

2Ti 3:16 Ex 34:27 general

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist First, as already noted, Scripture testifies to i

@elondeporter @CapturingChrist First, as already noted, Scripture testifies to its own inspiration: “All Scripture is inspired by God…” (2Ti 3:16) “The Lord said, ‘Write these words…’” (Ex 34:27)

@thisardentlife @nraleighsr @cgt1486 @CapturingChrist There’s also this one from

@thisardentlife @nraleighsr @cgt1486 @CapturingChrist There’s also this one from Jesus saying that scripture cannot be broken. https://t.co/LEHrgbu2TA

@thisardentlife @nraleighsr @cgt1486 @CapturingChrist The Holy Spirit’s illumina

@thisardentlife @nraleighsr @cgt1486 @CapturingChrist The Holy Spirit’s illumination is very important but I believe the authors understood scripture—rightly interpreted—to be infallible. https://t.co

@Balduc13679 The church in AD 200 looks very very different from the Roman Catholic Church of today. And there was none of the teachings about purgatory, the literal presence of Christ in the elements, teachings about Mary and the righteous acts of t...

@Balduc13679 The church in AD 200 looks very very different from the Roman Catholic Church of today. And there was none of the teachings about purgatory, the literal presence of Christ in the elements

Jam 1:4 2Ti 3:16-17 debate

@Bryan09282024 @CapturingChrist Jam 1:4 is about personal perseverance leading to spiritual maturity, not about the authority of scripture. 2Ti 3:16-17 is about scripture being sufficient to equip believers for every good work, meaning it contains a...

@Bryan09282024 @CapturingChrist Jam 1:4 is about personal perseverance leading to spiritual maturity, not about the authority of scripture. 2Ti 3:16-17 is about scripture being sufficient to equip be

@Ruff681368 @CapturingChrist Just because people are not well trained to interpr

@Ruff681368 @CapturingChrist Just because people are not well trained to interpret scripture doesn’t mean that the Roman Catholic Church is any better. Everyone needs to test their interpretation with

@Balduc13679 2Ti 3:16 says that all scripture (not excluding any) is sufficient

@Balduc13679 2Ti 3:16 says that all scripture (not excluding any) is sufficient for every (not excluding any) good work. I don’t need doctrines and practices that infallible men added.

2Ti 3:16 general

@pb1russell I agree that the church is not a business that it needs a vision str

@pb1russell I agree that the church is not a business that it needs a vision strategy meeting. The church needs to get back to its roots.

@Autumn_Armyworm @dougponder @BenMandrell @markedpodcast The scripture governs c

@Autumn_Armyworm @dougponder @BenMandrell @markedpodcast The scripture governs churches. 1Ti 3 and Tit 1 do not indicate that elders must be males unless you think they must be married men with 2 or m

In his next post (https://t.co/RzkrAGIuu6), Ponder raises his angst stating "most insidious of all, Mandrell says, 'Let's get away from nomenclature,' by which he means the church needs to stop talking about titles (pastors and elders)." No, Mandrel...

In his next post (https://t.co/RzkrAGIuu6), Ponder raises his angst stating "most insidious of all, Mandrell says, 'Let's get away from nomenclature,' by which he means the church needs to stop talkin

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In the full context of what Ponder was responding to, one of the hosts of the Li

In the full context of what Ponder was responding to, one of the hosts of the Lifeway Women's @markedpodcast commented at 13:47 (https://t.co/Si4h07GLfj) that @JenOshman in her book "Cultural Counterf

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@The_Sig_ Wait ⎯ just to confirm, do you see yourself like the god of your wife?

@The_Sig_ Wait ⎯ just to confirm, do you see yourself like the god of your wife? Is that what you think Sarah meant?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn As for Jdg 4:6-9, the first thing to note is that Deborah was the very Word of God in the land as both prophet and judge, so Barak was to submit to her word. Second, that he said he would only go if God’s prophet went with him sh...

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn As for Jdg 4:6-9, the first thing to note is that Deborah was the very Word of God in the land as both prophet and judge, so Barak was to submit to her word. Second, that he said

Jdg 4:6-9 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ Strange. Because Jesus Himself said that the Father would su

@Vibeauxs @The_Sig_ Strange. Because Jesus Himself said that the Father would submit to the Son’s request showing that whatever the Son asked the Father would do. No damnable heresy here. Sorry to di

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn Both 1Ti 3:1-7 and Tit 1:5-9 are listing the same requirements which are based on character and proven faithfulness. Paul doesn’t use male pronouns or say “must not be a female” but “women likewise” (1Ti 3:11). The verse many str...

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn Both 1Ti 3:1-7 and Tit 1:5-9 are listing the same requirements which are based on character and proven faithfulness. Paul doesn’t use male pronouns or say “must not be a female” b

Tit 1:5-9 1Ti 3:1-7 1Ti 3:11 debate

@ChappyMacc @rightresponsem @ZacharyGarris I have Zachary’s book. He didn’t seem to have the fortitude to discuss scripture with me, so he blocked me. Tough guy I guess. Jezebel is never called a pastor. In fact, there is no one explicitly referred ...

@ChappyMacc @rightresponsem @ZacharyGarris I have Zachary’s book. He didn’t seem to have the fortitude to discuss scripture with me, so he blocked me. Tough guy I guess. Jezebel is never called a pas

@ChappyMacc @rightresponsem Egalitarianism is a pool now? Are you afraid to jum

@ChappyMacc @rightresponsem Egalitarianism is a pool now? Are you afraid to jump in? Is that it? Scripture does not forbid a qualified woman from teaching truth to anyone. The water is fine over here

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Are you trying to refute me by filling my screen up? Another filibustering tactic (your word)? Jesus never said that a woman cannot be an apostle (clearly Junia was one and arguably Pr...

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Are you trying to refute me by filling my screen up? Another filibustering tactic (your word)? Jesus never said that a woman cannot be

@ROM_12_2 @Eric_Conn You seem like a great guy and it’s great to see you enjoy your job. However, no matter how rare it would be for a woman to take a physical job like that, it is possible and I have seen it. I don’t think that anyone should have a...

@ROM_12_2 @Eric_Conn You seem like a great guy and it’s great to see you enjoy your job. However, no matter how rare it would be for a woman to take a physical job like that, it is possible and I have

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning You can ask Jesus when you meet Him. But description is not prescription and we know that in the OT, there were 12 sons of Jacob who represented the 12 tribes of Israel. The apostles b...

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning You can ask Jesus when you meet Him. But description is not prescription and we know that in the OT, there were 12 sons of Jacob who re

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning First, you are the one trying to stop discussion by filibustering. Your word. Second, you are prescribing something being described. Just because Jesus chose 12 male apostles prior to ...

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning First, you are the one trying to stop discussion by filibustering. Your word. Second, you are prescribing something being described. J

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Because the male apostles represent the 12 tribes of Israel. While we are not told who was sent in the 70 (or 72 according to Luke), we must assume that all those he was instructing as ...

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Because the male apostles represent the 12 tribes of Israel. While we are not told who was sent in the 70 (or 72 according to Luke), we

@SavedbygraceIII @pickles344873 @Eric_Conn Name calling. Just like how all the b

@SavedbygraceIII @pickles344873 @Eric_Conn Name calling. Just like how all the bullies act. And you claim to follow scripture?

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning The narrow way is not by refusing to teach truth to people unless they are females or children under the age of 18. Whether Laura agrees with you or me doesn’t matter as this is second...

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning The narrow way is not by refusing to teach truth to people unless they are females or children under the age of 18. Whether Laura agre

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Paul’s teaching in 1Ti 2:11-15 are specific to a wife teaching false doctrine and a husband who is informed but silent—likely an elder who refuses to stop the false teaching b/c it’s hi...

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning Paul’s teaching in 1Ti 2:11-15 are specific to a wife teaching false doctrine and a husband who is informed but silent—likely an elder

1Ti 2:11-15 debate

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning The “they” can’

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning The “they” can’t refer to Adam and Eve as they are dead and can do nothing in the present. So you then have Paul referring to everyone

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning You are making this up since Eve is never said to authentein Adam (and the LXX is the Greek OT). She didn’t even speak to Adam or teach him in the text of Genesis 3. That Adam is prophe...

@graceforprize @ComeBack_Yeshua @Rattle_Resists @michael_ronning You are making this up since Eve is never said to authentein Adam (and the LXX is the Greek OT). She didn’t even speak to Adam or teach

@ROM_12_2 @Eric_Conn I ask you again, what does physical strength have to do wit

@ROM_12_2 @Eric_Conn I ask you again, what does physical strength have to do with teaching and pastoring? Are you wrestling people to your point of view in church?

@SavedbygraceIII @pickles344873 @Eric_Conn You forbid solid women from teaching and so what we are left with is liberal ones in liberal churches. Oddly, it’s your kind of teaching and behaviour that has enabled liberal feminism. You realize that the...

@SavedbygraceIII @pickles344873 @Eric_Conn You forbid solid women from teaching and so what we are left with is liberal ones in liberal churches. Oddly, it’s your kind of teaching and behaviour that h