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Scripture Commentary article 2024-04-09

Calvinism — Research Notes (Cheryl Schatz)

Collection of 5 research notes on Calvinism, covering God's mercy to all (Romans 11:30-32), the purpose of divine mercy and compassion, Esau's election as about Messianic lineage not individual salvation (Malachi 1:2-3), and Calvin's concept of Evanescent Grace.

1 Kings 11:13 Deuteronomy 4:31 Ezekiel 39:25 Soteriology Calvinism Predestination & Election
Scripture Commentary article 2023-01-17

What Winger Presently Gets Wrong: Male Headship: Is It Really Biblical?

Response to Mike Winger's Women in Ministry Part 8 on male headship and whether it is really biblical

1 Corinthians 11:3 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Ephesians 5 1 Corinthians 11 Headship & Kephale
Scripture Commentary article 2008-05-18

Eve Deceived Adam Not

For a PDF copy of this article click here Eve was Deceived pdf file

1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 1:6 1 Timothy 1:7 1 Timothy 2 Adam & Eve Debates
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-03

@ronhenzel So no face to face debate? Aw. Paul’s burden in Rom 9 is not explaining why some random Gentiles go to heaven and others to hell. The prophecy Paul cites (“the older shall serve the younger,” Gen 25:23) was never fulfilled in the lifetim...

@ronhenzel So no face to face debate? Aw. Paul’s burden in Rom 9 is not explaining why some random Gentiles go to heaven and others to hell. The prophecy Paul cites (“the older shall serve the young

Gen 25:23 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-09

@MythosMayhem @CharlieAlan16 The Greek, while important, is not primarily how me

@MythosMayhem @CharlieAlan16 The Greek, while important, is not primarily how meaning is determined. It comes from how the words are being used in the context. For instance, when the text says "the ol

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-03

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

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-01

@KrielThinux So you mean that God originally loved Esau (like the wife before sh

@KrielThinux So you mean that God originally loved Esau (like the wife before she became an X wife), but before he was born or did anything good or bad, hated him?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-01

@pappyrob84 Yes, for sure, but the context gives and other scripture helps us interpret what Jesus means. Mal 1:1-5 actually goes into more detail on the issue of Jacob and Esau which is what I'm suggesting the same idea of hate here in Jesus' words...

@pappyrob84 Yes, for sure, but the context gives and other scripture helps us interpret what Jesus means. Mal 1:1-5 actually goes into more detail on the issue of Jacob and Esau which is what I'm sug

Mal 1:1-5 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-01

@Pilgrim_2023 Thanks for asking. Jacob and Esau represent two nations. God prefe

@Pilgrim_2023 Thanks for asking. Jacob and Esau represent two nations. God preferred Israel over the Gentiles yet they are reconciled into one new man in the church in the the end and are not kept sep

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-01

@MisterClip And what is the plain text? Jacob and Esau represent two peoples: Is

@MisterClip And what is the plain text? Jacob and Esau represent two peoples: Israel and the Gentiles. In the church, both groups become one new man. https://t.co/VrBJybh6H2

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-01

@FutureHOF3 Those that do not belong to Him are those who do not respond to the truth that He has revealed to them. Jacob and Esau represent two peoples (as God told Rebecca) and one day they will be reconciled. This idea culminates in the church whi...

@FutureHOF3 Those that do not belong to Him are those who do not respond to the truth that He has revealed to them. Jacob and Esau represent two peoples (as God told Rebecca) and one day they will be

general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-10

@cjonesaudio @MsLemon42 @paulogia0 Was I not very clear? For a Christian, the purpose of life is to love and serve God, follow Jesus Christ's teachings, spread the faith, and grow spiritually, all while enjoying God's blessings, fostering meaningful...

@cjonesaudio @MsLemon42 @paulogia0 Was I not very clear? For a Christian, the purpose of life is to love and serve God, follow Jesus Christ's teachings, spread the faith, and grow spiritually, all wh

question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-10

@Redsabr @cjonesaudio @paulogia0 It’s the immaterial conscious eternal entity that is put in your body by God at conception. That’s my belief based on Biblical statements, however, so I don’t expect you to agree. However, you can see evidence suppor...

@Redsabr @cjonesaudio @paulogia0 It’s the immaterial conscious eternal entity that is put in your body by God at conception. That’s my belief based on Biblical statements, however, so I don’t expect y

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-10

@MsLemon42 @cjonesaudio @paulogia0 That sounds like a shallow way of viewing life you described of your former self. Christians are not to seek death but to die to themselves to find true life in Christ and serving him. As the apostle Paul said “to l...

@MsLemon42 @cjonesaudio @paulogia0 That sounds like a shallow way of viewing life you described of your former self. Christians are not to seek death but to die to themselves to find true life in Chri

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-09

@cjonesaudio @paulogia0 Suit yourself. It's your life. Enjoy it while you can.

@cjonesaudio @paulogia0 Suit yourself. It's your life. Enjoy it while you can.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-09

@cjonesaudio @paulogia0 I use my brain A LOT as a Christian. Critical thinking i

@cjonesaudio @paulogia0 I use my brain A LOT as a Christian. Critical thinking is extremely important to me. Your entire premise depends on the non-existence of souls. Sure you want to wager that one

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-09

@cjonesaudio @paulogia0 What do I gain by casting off God? What do I gain if I g

@cjonesaudio @paulogia0 What do I gain by casting off God? What do I gain if I gain the whole world but lose my soul?

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-29

@DriverXag @marcjune23 @JorgeValenz1144 @CherylSchatz @HwsEleutheroi No, I'm not disagreeing with scripture. And no I'm not saying everyone at every age is innocent. When scripture says Esau was hated, it doesn't mean that God determined to send him...

@DriverXag @marcjune23 @JorgeValenz1144 @CherylSchatz @HwsEleutheroi No, I'm not disagreeing with scripture. And no I'm not saying everyone at every age is innocent. When scripture says Esau was hate

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Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 2:11-15

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Timothy 2:11-15 specific woman,deception,authenteo,grammar,perfect tense,future tense,anaphoric,egalitarian,ephesus,teknogonia,singular plural,historical perfect,verbal aspect,paul as pattern
Theology verse entry

Romans 9:16

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Romans 9:16 soteriology,predestination,election,free will,Calvinism,provisionism,God's mercy
Theology verse entry

Malachi 1:2-3

Sections: exegesis

Malachi 1:2-3 Esau,Jacob,election,not loved,Messianic lineage,soteriology,Calvinism,provisionism
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-14

Mary Conway's counter-argument: biblical exceptions to primogeniture (Jacob, Esau, Joseph, David, Ephraim, Manasseh) show the Bible doesn't care about birth order -- Mike's rebuttal: exceptions prove the rule.

Egalitarian counter-argument on primogeniture exceptions

Discovering Biblical Equality Mary Conway primogeniture
Mike Winger idea 2019-08-07

Q&A: Does God hate the sinner? Psalm 11:5 and the complexity of divine attitude

Viewer question on whether God's attitude toward the wicked is hatred.

Romans 9 Psalm 11:5 election God's love Romans 9
Mike Winger idea 2020-10-23

God's choices of Jacob, Abraham, Moses, prophets — not favoritism but purposive grace for non-salvific roles

Question from Ryder Ness, a "struggling Calvinist," about divine favoritism in biblical election.

Isaiah 6 Romans 9 Genesis 25 election Moses Abraham
Mike Winger idea 2021-08-20

Can a Person be Beyond Repentance?: Can someone be beyond repentance as Esau was?

Q&A question: Can a Person be Beyond Repentance?

repentance
Mike Winger idea 2021-09-24

About Jacob & Esau: Why didn't God punish Jacob and his mother for stealing Esau's birthright and blessing (Genesis 27)? In fact, why does He love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1)?

Q&A question: About Jacob & Esau

Genesis Malachi Jacob Genesis Malachi
Mike Winger idea 2022-09-16

Does the Opportunity for Repentance Expire?: Is there a point in someone's life when they can't repent anymore (like Esau)?

Q&A question: Does the Opportunity for Repentance Expire?

repentance