Netizens Celebrate With Bro. Eli On Debate Win

Congratulatory messages and commendations poured in for the televangelist Bro. Eli Soriano, after the emphatic victory of his debate against Pastor Rubens Sodré of South America on September 22 (PHT).

Sodré uses no biblical verses to support his arguments and uses only his own explanations to tackle the issues of the discussion.

One issue, is that the South American Pastor believes that there's no need for Christians to congregate or assemble.

Bro. Eli told him that "If I can read in the Bible that we need to  physically congregate, you will admit that you are wrong?"

Then Bro. Soriano read the verse at Hebrews 10:24-25 that says "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."

At one point of the debate, Sodré requested the lapel microphone of Bro. Eli to be removed for he thought someone is dictating the verses to Bro. Eli!

It reaped a good laugh from everyone and cheering by the audience for Bro. Soriano ensued. Sodré admitted his mistake and apologized to Bro. Eli.

The lapel mic by Bro. Eli was requested to be tested by Pastor Rubens Sodré for
he thought someone is dictating verses to him! The latter admitted his mistake
later on and apologized for it. (Photo twitted by @maryjocm)

What he didn't know, but what Filipinos know so well — after years and years of Bible Expositions and debates in the country — is that Bro. Eli knows the Bible by heart.

"My poor opponent thought that somebody is dictating verses to me during the debate; Yes, SOMEONE dictates but not through the headset or mic!" Bro. Soriano tweeted after the debate was concluded.

my poor opponent thought that somebody is dictating verses to me during d debate; yes, SOMEONE dictates but not thru d headset or mic!
— Brother Eli Soriano (@BroEliSoriano) September 22, 2014

Bro. Eli said that God is that 'SOMEONE' who is dictating all the answers that he needed for the debate win. 

Even though the debate started at midnight of Monday (September 21), in the Philippines, Filipinos still made time to watch the debate, which is streamed live on O Caminho Antigo's Youtube channel.

Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter was filled with photos and messages from the debate which is streamed live on Youtube.

From the Philippines and also in countries abroad, netizens shared their thoughts online by Tweeting using the hashtag #LiveDebateWithBroEli during and after the event.

Here are some of the tweet highlights during the night:

"If I can read in the Bible that we need to physically congregate, you will admit that you are wrong?" - Bro. Eli #LiveDebateWithBroEli
— Pauline Arellano (@SisPol) September 21, 2014

,,, it's not the mic that helps Bro. Eli! ^_^ ,,, to God be the glory! #LiveDebatewithBroEli http://t.co/6h94BTsGOW
— Leoj DC (@iamnothing_1710) September 22, 2014

He was convinced & amazed that @BroEliSoriano holds the truth acc. to The Bible! #LiveDebatewithBroEli #MCGI pic.twitter.com/UE6EOlGu9v
— Mik-Mik San Miguel (@mhikeSM) September 21, 2014

Thanks be to God for the wonderful opportunity to witness once again Gods triumph over false prophets @BroEliSoriano #LiveDebatewithBroEli
— Rovic Balunsay (@photojazzz) September 21, 2014

Where are the verses, Mr. Sodré? The debate is based on the Bible, not your opinions. #FriendlyReminder #LiveDebateWithBroEli
— Pauline Arellano (@SisPol) September 21, 2014

Live Debate! @BroEliSoriano is a Filipino but he speak Portuguese well through God's help #LiveDebateWithBroEli pic.twitter.com/yS1p99Mo5I"
— Jhen Trinidad (@officiallyjenny) September 21, 2014

Dati Filipino lang ang naririnig kong debate ni @BroEliSoriano . Ngayon ibang language na! Amazing! SsD! #LiveDebateWithBroEli
— Leslie Longboen (@leslielongboen) September 21, 2014

(Translation: "Before I only hear Bro. Eli Soriano debate in Filipino. Now, [his debate] is in another language! Amazing! )

The replay of the debate can be viewed here at the official Youtube channel of O Camiho Antigo.