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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-02

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Regarding capitalism…private property, free markets driven by supply and demand, profit and limited government intervention seem to me to be Biblical principles. The Bible also encourages the rich to be generous and ens...

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Regarding capitalism…private property, free markets driven by supply and demand, profit and limited government intervention seem to me to be Biblical principles. The Bib

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-02

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Isn’t the right to bear arms part of the second amendment originally intended as a protection against out of control tyrannical government? Isn’t being a conservative about preserving basics like what a male and female...

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Isn’t the right to bear arms part of the second amendment originally intended as a protection against out of control tyrannical government? Isn’t being a conservative a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-02

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Not all Protestants are evangelical. For example, many Anglicans, Lutherans, and Presbyterians wouldn’t identify as evangelical. I’m not saying Catholics aren’t Christians—evangelicalism simply emphasizes personal faith...

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Not all Protestants are evangelical. For example, many Anglicans, Lutherans, and Presbyterians wouldn’t identify as evangelical. I’m not saying Catholics aren’t Christia

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-02

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Hm. From where I come from, evangelical is contra

@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Hm. From where I come from, evangelical is contrasted with the roots of Roman Catholicism, originating as a movement focused on personal faith and biblical authority ove

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-29

@DefendTheSheep My goodness! A pastor sued a congregant for $500k? That’s crazy!

@DefendTheSheep My goodness! A pastor sued a congregant for $500k? That’s crazy!

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-27

@JimBrandyberry The root of Christianity is Jewish. A Jewish Messiah. Jewish apo

@JimBrandyberry The root of Christianity is Jewish. A Jewish Messiah. Jewish apostles. Gentiles are grafted in by faith to the one root.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-27

@numeroustimes @ms_queenbitch0 @WGCrafts3312 @dalepartridge It starts with you and your lust issue. Sit in the front row. Find ways to deal with your own issues first. Or maybe you’d be open to supporting female pastors so they can have their own se...

@numeroustimes @ms_queenbitch0 @WGCrafts3312 @dalepartridge It starts with you and your lust issue. Sit in the front row. Find ways to deal with your own issues first. Or maybe you’d be open to suppo

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-27

@numeroustimes @ms_queenbitch0 @WGCrafts3312 @dalepartridge Where does scripture

@numeroustimes @ms_queenbitch0 @WGCrafts3312 @dalepartridge Where does scripture say that this is a sin? Sin is not confusing; it is clear.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-27

@dalepartridge Christians are to have self control, right Dale? Even if she “cov

@dalepartridge Christians are to have self control, right Dale? Even if she “covered” more of herself, the men could still lust, right? So the only real solution is to have separate male church and f

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-26

@LostinAusten27 @taylorsschumann The laws concerning what one wears, eats and special days and seasons is done away with in Christ. Concerning morality, this depends on the government. Those who claim to be believers but who practice immorality, are...

@LostinAusten27 @taylorsschumann The laws concerning what one wears, eats and special days and seasons is done away with in Christ. Concerning morality, this depends on the government. Those who clai

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-26

@DMurzea @natgrace79 First, that has to do with personal vengeance. I am not advocating for that. Second, this is not a “game”—why is this a game to you? God has given government the right to administer justice. Do you disagree with this? “Submit ...

@DMurzea @natgrace79 First, that has to do with personal vengeance. I am not advocating for that. Second, this is not a “game”—why is this a game to you? God has given government the right to admini

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-26

@natgrace79 "For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you

@natgrace79 "For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring

Ro 13:4 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-25

@JCalebJones @Phil_Johnson_ Mt 18 is still not being followed here, IMO. The purpose of 1 or 2 witnesses is to 'confirm every fact' (Mt 18:16), & those witnesses are to stand before the entire church if he is unrepentant (Mt 18:17). Elders that a...

@JCalebJones @Phil_Johnson_ Mt 18 is still not being followed here, IMO. The purpose of 1 or 2 witnesses is to 'confirm every fact' (Mt 18:16), & those witnesses are to stand before the entire chu

1Ti 5:20 Mt 18:16 Mt 18:17 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-24

The focus on buildings—kindled by Constantine starting in 313AD—takes the focus

The focus on buildings—kindled by Constantine starting in 313AD—takes the focus off the fact that the new temple is every believer. Don’t be distracted by buildings—they are not the church. The peopl

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-23

@PeterThreshwood @smashbaals When the focus is on the building the leadership an

@PeterThreshwood @smashbaals When the focus is on the building the leadership and church becomes distracted with doing what they were called to do. The focus on buildings started with Constantine.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-23

@masonmennenga The purpose is to avoid a situation where you could be accused of

@masonmennenga The purpose is to avoid a situation where you could be accused of doing something immoral and have no witnesses. It’s more wisdom than a hard rule. For example, look what happened with

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-23

@theBaxterian Where is anyone called a 'pastor' in the New Testament? Where does

@theBaxterian Where is anyone called a 'pastor' in the New Testament? Where does it say "women should not be pastors"? Hm. So why restrict them from going to seminary?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-23

@carol66944 @Manny_Clay1 It's not a hierarchy. It was Adam's transgression that was problematic and Paul tells us why: he wasn't deceived. Paul said: "Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief" (1Ti 1:13). This is not the case with...

@carol66944 @Manny_Clay1 It's not a hierarchy. It was Adam's transgression that was problematic and Paul tells us why: he wasn't deceived. Paul said: "Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly

1Ti 1:13 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-22

@UrantiaPapers @rustyrockets One cannot eat symbolism. “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate; and she also gav...

@UrantiaPapers @rustyrockets One cannot eat symbolism. “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, sh

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-22

@carol66944 @Manny_Clay1 I literally just took what Paul said and confirmed it a

@carol66944 @Manny_Clay1 I literally just took what Paul said and confirmed it accurately describes what we see in Ge 2-3. There is no speculation on that. As to why he connects deception with the cre

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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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-22

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist Well, those who have additional responsibility for the proper functioning of the church should lead in this⎯by leading, I mean demonstrating the very things that all should emulate. Elders are not called to 'lord it over' ...

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist Well, those who have additional responsibility for the proper functioning of the church should lead in this⎯by leading, I mean demonstrating the very things that all should

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-22

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist Admonishing is not the sole privilege of elders. http

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist Admonishing is not the sole privilege of elders. https://t.co/rMFoNl7V72

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-21

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist Jesus is the one who knows what He wants for His own church. And Jesus purposely excluded any mention of elders because it is not up to the elders to carry out church discipline, but the church. Jesus' words were not meant...

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist Jesus is the one who knows what He wants for His own church. And Jesus purposely excluded any mention of elders because it is not up to the elders to carry out church discip

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-21

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist The final say in Matt 18 for church discipline is the

@ymmotrojam @YourCalvinist The final say in Matt 18 for church discipline is the entire church. Elders are not even mentioned.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@IlGreven @masonmennenga All English translations should be checked against the

@IlGreven @masonmennenga All English translations should be checked against the Hebrew and Greek. The KJV—although very good⎯ was translated before the discovery of many earlier manuscripts and some p

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@AboutLungCancer @masonmennenga Further, I want to clarify that it is not possible to obey the law to become right before God! You have to acknowledge that you have failed, repent and then ask God for forgiveness. Then put your trust in Him, read you...

@AboutLungCancer @masonmennenga Further, I want to clarify that it is not possible to obey the law to become right before God! You have to acknowledge that you have failed, repent and then ask God for

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@Manny_Clay1 1Ti 2:13-14 only states that the time order of creation is why Adam wasn't deceived and Eve was. 1Co 11:3 is not about authority but about source relationships as confirmed by v11-12. 1Co 11:9 is merely describing why Eve was created, ...

@Manny_Clay1 1Ti 2:13-14 only states that the time order of creation is why Adam wasn't deceived and Eve was. 1Co 11:3 is not about authority but about source relationships as confirmed by v11-12. 1

1Co 11:10 1Co 11:3 1Co 11:9 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@TracyWelborn6 Well, I just find it curious that what you believe is very similar to Mormon teaching… "Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy." (2 Nephi 2:25). "The fall of man came as a blessing in disguise... Had Adam...

@TracyWelborn6 Well, I just find it curious that what you believe is very similar to Mormon teaching… "Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy." (2 Nephi 2:25). "The fall

2 Nephi 2:25 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@TracyWelborn6 Are you a Mormon? Because that’s exactly what the Mormon bishops

@TracyWelborn6 Are you a Mormon? Because that’s exactly what the Mormon bishops were telling me when they were in my Livingroom trying to answer my questions. God anticipated the fall, so there’s no

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@Manny_Clay1 Please show me the scriptural argument, because I don’t see it. Where is man being made “higher” than the woman at creation? Where does God give the man authority over the woman at creation? Where is he supposed to get the last word in a...

@Manny_Clay1 Please show me the scriptural argument, because I don’t see it. Where is man being made “higher” than the woman at creation? Where does God give the man authority over the woman at creati

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@subq I’m actually allowing scripture to shape my worldview. If you are indeed d

@subq I’m actually allowing scripture to shape my worldview. If you are indeed doing that, then show me on what scriptural basis your view stands?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@carol66944 Hm. But we still have fellowship with those who believe only men can

@carol66944 Hm. But we still have fellowship with those who believe only men can be elders and pastors, right?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@Bradcrossman I was tracking with you, but it sounds like you think Adam had authority over Eve before the fall. Where was Adam given authority over Eve before the fall? That’s why I framed it as a promotion since the first time we see God mentioning...

@Bradcrossman I was tracking with you, but it sounds like you think Adam had authority over Eve before the fall. Where was Adam given authority over Eve before the fall? That’s why I framed it as a pr

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-20

@TarienCole Well, I agree he wasn’t promoted. I was using this tongue-in-cheek f

@TarienCole Well, I agree he wasn’t promoted. I was using this tongue-in-cheek from a complementarian perspective. Adam was never given the responsibility to rule over Eve. Egalitarian doesn’t encour

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-19

@Tailfeathers_WA @QuixoteSword Mat 13:12? What are you taking away from me that I have? The fact is that some accept female elders and pastors in rejection of the text. Others, like me, carefully study and conclude that the text is consistent with f...

@Tailfeathers_WA @QuixoteSword Mat 13:12? What are you taking away from me that I have? The fact is that some accept female elders and pastors in rejection of the text. Others, like me, carefully stu

Mat 13:12 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-19

@Tailfeathers_WA @RebekahRutt Head is a part of the body. You are interpreting it as authority because it contains the brain. But the head includes eyes, nose, mouth, ears, etc. A man is not the brain of his wife…because she has her own brain. If it...

@Tailfeathers_WA @RebekahRutt Head is a part of the body. You are interpreting it as authority because it contains the brain. But the head includes eyes, nose, mouth, ears, etc. A man is not the brain

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@carol66944 @RedefineApolog1 @lollyfana Why are you disparaging my view as a “soap opera”? Even though we may disagree on the how, we are on the same team, right? Ro 5 says “one” man not mankind. And then Paul contrasts with Jesus who is one man. Pa...

@carol66944 @RedefineApolog1 @lollyfana Why are you disparaging my view as a “soap opera”? Even though we may disagree on the how, we are on the same team, right? Ro 5 says “one” man not mankind. And

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@KatieRedfern3 Well, I’m framing it like a complementarian. They seem to be responding by saying he was always in authority over Eve, but the text nowhere says this. So I’m showing that the complementarian version of the text seems to be giving more ...

@KatieRedfern3 Well, I’m framing it like a complementarian. They seem to be responding by saying he was always in authority over Eve, but the text nowhere says this. So I’m showing that the complement

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@carol66944 @RedefineApolog1 @lollyfana How am I contradicting God’s Word on the

@carol66944 @RedefineApolog1 @lollyfana How am I contradicting God’s Word on the Fall in Genesis? 🤔

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@Isis233305 @Alex7Shiro Well, you certainly point out a valid and important point because there are clear passages that not only use “adam” to refer to mankind but “aner” or “andros” (the Greek for male or husband) to refer generally to people. For ...

@Isis233305 @Alex7Shiro Well, you certainly point out a valid and important point because there are clear passages that not only use “adam” to refer to mankind but “aner” or “andros” (the Greek for ma

Acts 17:34 Jas 1:20 Jas 1:8 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@Here4Now0829 @txndc First, I only used this translation as it more accurately t

@Here4Now0829 @txndc First, I only used this translation as it more accurately translates the verb. You can feel free to look at the Hebrew since that has to be the final arbiter. Second, I agree. Th

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@BrandonGra53760 @RedefineApolog1 For your first question, the Hebrew phrase used here is "טוֹב וָרָע" (tov va-ra), which directly translates to "good and evil." The word "וָ" (va) is a conjunction in Hebrew meaning "and," not "from." Only Adam knew ...

@BrandonGra53760 @RedefineApolog1 For your first question, the Hebrew phrase used here is "טוֹב וָרָע" (tov va-ra), which directly translates to "good and evil." The word "וָ" (va) is a conjunction in

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@Trentofthenorth @IiiPaulus I mention the mother because you literally and physi

@Trentofthenorth @IiiPaulus I mention the mother because you literally and physically came out of her body.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@ampersandohms Yes, that’s a good observation. God doesn’t speak to Adam (so how is He giving Him authority over Eve), doesn’t use the imperative and seems to speak prophetically of what their future relationship will be like. He already blamed her a...

@ampersandohms Yes, that’s a good observation. God doesn’t speak to Adam (so how is He giving Him authority over Eve), doesn’t use the imperative and seems to speak prophetically of what their future

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@ronhenzel @iheartJ37 Authority has to be given by God (see quote from John the

@ronhenzel @iheartJ37 Authority has to be given by God (see quote from John the Baptist). God gave both Adam and Eve authority to rule by command (see imperatives in Ge 1:28). Where then did God give

Ge 1:28 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@RebekahRutt @txndc Precisely! Paul is showing their interdependence not hierarc

@RebekahRutt @txndc Precisely! Paul is showing their interdependence not hierarchy.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-18

@Qesther216821 @Pascalarancibia Yes, but if all you’ve been shown is one system

@Qesther216821 @Pascalarancibia Yes, but if all you’ve been shown is one system and people say that egalitarians are heretics, it takes guts to admit the truth.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-17

@The_njp @MikeWingerii Whether the office of elder is limited to males only or n

@The_njp @MikeWingerii Whether the office of elder is limited to males only or not is secondary. Primary are things that unify all Christians and also matters of sin. Egalitarians are not sinning pure

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-17

@Tailfeathers_WA @MikeWingerii I showed the paradoxes which seem quite obvious to me. Yes, secondary issues can still be problems and they may even mean you will find another church *quietly*, but you can disagree and still have full fellowship. Whet...

@Tailfeathers_WA @MikeWingerii I showed the paradoxes which seem quite obvious to me. Yes, secondary issues can still be problems and they may even mean you will find another church *quietly*, but you

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