Matt DePra

@Catholic_bro Sure, those who place their faith in Christ - His elect. Not those who become members at any particular man-made institution.

I believe in one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church

PETA got Community Noted! 🤣

Any season of transition can be difficult. The narratives and communications circulating about us on social media over the past few days have made this season even more difficult for us and our family. We want to express our deep gratitude for the twelve years we spent at Reformation Bible College and Ligonier Ministries. We are thankful for that time and for the people we had the privilege to serve. We also appreciate that both RBC and Ligonier have conducted themselves in an amicable, gracious, and honorable manner during this season of transition, and we have sought to do the same. Since others have shared their version of events, we believe it is appropriate to share ours. In January 2024, we learned from the counselor of our daughter, Grace, that he had submitted a report to the Florida Department of Children and Families of suspicion of sexual abuse of Grace by Stephen Adams. On January 10, 2025, we reported suspicion of sexual abuse of our daughter by Stephen Adams to Saint Andrew’s Chapel. Over subsequent meetings, we realized that we were at an impasse with our church and that we had different perspectives on how to handle this situation. On April 21, 2025, we notified a pastor at Saint Andrew’s that we would begin the process of finding a new church. We notified him again on July 20, 2025, that it would be our last Sunday (and it was). We each received separate indictments two days later, July 22, 2025. We were accused of slander, unresolved anger, collusion to deceive, failure to follow session directives, and breach of membership vows. There was never a trial, and our case was never adjudicated. After Saint Andrew’s Chapel voted to disassociate from the PCA on December 14, 2025, we immediately resigned our memberships. On Sunday evening, December 14, we joined New Hope PCA in Eustis, Florida, by testimony. On January 27, 2026, Saint Andrew’s found us guilty of contumacy, which is the failure to submit to the authority of the church and refusal to appear before the church. Afterwards on February 25, 2026, at their request, we met with a committee of the session to answer any questions and hopefully bring some resolution to our differences. On March 10, 2026, Saint Andrew’s excommunicated us, not on the underlying indictments, but for contumacy. We remain members in good standing at New Hope and are grateful for the love, care, and support of our pastors and our church during this season. We reported suspicion of sexual abuse of our daughter, we ended up indicted, and we ended up excommunicated. We are deeply saddened by all that has taken place and grieved for everyone involved. Our prayer and hope is that the central issue will not be lost. At the heart of this issue is the suspected sexual abuse of our daughter. —Stephen and Heidi Nichols

Because people aren't perfect, we're still affected by sin, and people have different levels of maturity. Romans 14 has a lot of teachings on this. In the new heavens and new earth, there will be one perfect church under God, with all the people perfectly following the correct doctines. Until then, we have to deal with the imperfections of this life. I fully expect to be corrected on my own inconsistencies with God's perfection. Fortunately for us, perfect theology isn't a requirement for salvation.

@MatthewDePra @DefiyantlyFree So why are their thousands of different Protestant denominations?

He didn’t come to establish a magisterium. He came to tear the veil. That torn veil in Matthew 27:51 is one of the most theologically loaded moments in Scripture. The veil separated ordinary people from the Holy of Holies where only priests could enter and only through prescribed channels, only with institutional authority. Christ’s death ended that system permanently. The message is pretty clear and that message is that direct access to God is now available to every person. No mediating institution required. The Council of Nicaea was men voting. The Pope is a man. Tradition was compiled by men. Christ came to make all man equal before God. Through Him.

@darwintojesus No they shouldn't, but we also shouldn't die at all, and yet because of sin, we do. But to zoom out a bit: a baby gets cancer, dies, and then spends eternity with Christ. A brief time of suffering is nothing compared to an eternity of rest, peace, and joy.

Babies shouldn't get cancer and Adam shouldn't have rebelled against God. This is why sin is so serious, because of the fallout it causes. Blaming God for your choices and their consequences only makes you look ignorant.

@metathomist Based on what evidence?

I believe St. Joseph was also assumed into heaven.

@ComeHometoRome Most of the Protestants I know do.

Protestants don’t read their Bible

@ConceptualJames @DefiyantlyFree

Haha Temu-Catholic Day! 😂

Catholic Champion? For doing what exactly? 😂😂

@HilaireNereus In a week, they'll move onto something even more stupid and pretend like this never happened.

Does JD Hall really think that if he just keeps talking confidently as he feigns to be the smartest guy in the room, people will actually fall for his BS? Joel retweeting this as if it vindicates his moronic claim is laughable Doubling down on stupid is a terrible strategy

“No amount of sanctification will add to your justification.” -Sinclair Ferguson

@Sachinettiyil Vandalism is terrible. I hope they catch the suspect. But you know what? People don't need statues to worship Christ. Maybe it's a good time to move on from them.

A Catholic church, Gesu Parish, located on the Marquette University campus in Milwaukee, was vandalized Wednesday morning. Image: CBS 58

“Instead of telling them God has a wonderful plan for their life, tell them who God is.” ☩ Paul Washer

@Noahs_Arc_98 Proverbs would be a good book for Joel to read. Proverbs 15:1-2 ESV A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

As someone who believes hell is real, I genuinely don’t think there is a more sinful thing to say to someone than telling them to go to hell. It’s worse than any cuss word, crude joke, insult etc.

@TexasPreacher It's quite a lot of people

@xagreat Half the Bible huh? So what you're saying is that Paul was a time traveler.

Paul never met Jesus, but he wrote half of the Bible. Lol

That there’s only ONE way to heaven: By grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

@Chris_Hohnholz @HwsEleutheroi 😅😅 that's great

So pleased to see that @HwsEleutheroi received the new tie I sent him. 🤣

You highlighted the unclear portion of the text. Here's where Peter explains himself: "not as a removal of dirt from the flesh but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ" Additionally, here is a very clear example of Gentiles getting saved before baptism: Acts 10:44-48 ESV While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.

1 Peter 3:21 Baptism,  which corresponds to this, NOW SAVES YOU, not as a removal of dirt from the flesh but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

If you lose friends because you talk about Christ, then those people were only friends with you because they believed you agreed with their lifestyles. It's amazing to me how many people don't tolerate Christianity, whereas we constantly tolerate people in the world out of love and to reach them with the gospel.