Joseph M Volentine

Future PhD Researcher at Trinity College Dublin; MA Biblical Studies Student

[Southern Seminary @SBTS]

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[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

@ScholarshipfPhd Hi

[Gavin Ortlund @gavinortlund]

The Trinity was not ruptured at the cross. Father, Son, and Spirit were united in the act of atonement.

Keeping this in view guards against many theological errors!

[Caleb Keith @Caleb_E_Keith]

I want my pastor to be paid well enough that his wife does not feel obligated to work and that his children are abundantly cared for in their needs and wants. I want my pastor to have ample time off, excellent benefits, and a sabbatical when needed.

Not because someone else couldn’t do the base work (I’m perfectly capable), but because his call is to be set apart for proclaiming the Gospel at all times of need. A pastor shows up for the sick, the dying, the widowed, and the poor in spirit. The Gospel must be preached in my community, and my congregation is responsible for giving one man that duty.

Those of us who have studied theology apart from the public ministry of the pastorate are especially responsible for defending and caring for these men. We should not insist that their work should not be generously compensated simply because we also know and can teach the faith.

[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

I’ve been pondering baptism a lot recently. I’d love for you to read just some of my thoughts!
https://t.co/Rupb85wjhz

[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

Have a read as I consider how thinking can be worship! https://t.co/1IDQheMYvZ

[NewReleaseToday @newreleasetoday]

Calling @skilletmusic satanic in 2025 cause they did a rock version of a Christmas classic is like telling everyone you’ve had your head buried for 20 years. Skillet has been preaching Jesus louder than half the Church. Touch some grass, listen to a lyric, and try again.

[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

@CIKJeremyCarl 🙄

[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

@MasonSCraig It’s a fantastic read. I hope it makes your soul yearn for Christ more.

[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

“If you die before you die, then when you die, you won’t die.” Thank you Christ.

[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

This is an old article, but I am trying out substack! Give it a read and subscribe! https://t.co/5kpxkTmfis

[Gavin Ortlund @gavinortlund]

The idea that Protestants “don’t believe in a visible church” is false. We *distinguish* between the visible and invisible.

The real dividing issue is not visibility but (a) whether the church is restricted to one institution, and (b) whether she is capable of infallibility.

[Creeds & Confessions @CreedConfession]

“All death can do to the believer is deliver him to Jesus.” John MacArthur
1939 - 2025

[Dr. Michael J. Svigel @Svigel]

Theology 101: If the theological tradition you left was good enough to lead you to Christ and disciple you as a young believer, it’s probably good enough to not constantly attack, berate, chastise, and humiliate in order to justify your departure and make you feel better.

[Dr. Michael J. Svigel @Svigel]

Theology 101: One of your responsibilities in your ministry is to prepare to pass it on to somebody else.

[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

I just posted Demons and Distractions. Give it a read!
https://t.co/csMqSJBBNA

[Gavin Ortlund @gavinortlund]

Christianity is true, good, and beautiful. When we emphasize all three, our witness is most compelling.

[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

What happens when everything we do becomes prayer? I ponder the questions here: https://t.co/Onhpju3BMs

[Joseph M Volentine @Volentine_4]

I wrote a post on why having good theology in the church is important. Give it a read! https://t.co/9vOiEktNw4