Collection of Tweets | Ang Dating Daan Bible Exposition | June 6, 2014

The Ang Dating Daan  Worldwide Bible Exposition was held in various ADD Coordinating Centers in the Philippines.

The event was witnessed in more than 1,300 locations through the use of satellite technologies.

In the web, participants share what they learn during the night through live tweeting. Here are selected tweets to give you an overview of the discussions during the event.

NOW HAPPENING: Ang Dating Daan Worldwide Bible Exposition. Get updates via live feed and tweet using #ADDBibleExpo. pic.twitter.com/njUt1AkPfN
— mcgi.org (@mcgidotorg) June 6, 2014

Don't forget to use the official Hashtag for Ang Dating Daan Bible Exposition " #ADDBibleExpo " Let us make it a habit :D
— Trycya M (@theYCYAproject) June 6, 2014

The technology of hashtags is of great help! Thanks be to God, I could still follow #ADDBibleExpo wherever I am! :D
— Carmina Delas Alas (@IamCarminaDLA) June 6, 2014

On people with suicidal tendencies: "Fear God." #BroEliSoriano #ADDBibleExpo
— Hazel David (@hazeeyski) June 6, 2014

Sobre la idolatría: No se puede comparar la imagen del Dios con la de los demás. Hechos 17:29 Isa 42:8 #hermanoEliSoriano #ADDBibleExpo
— yocel guevarra (@yocelguevarra) June 6, 2014

Ang bulaklak nga hindi makopya sa papel, paano pa ang kaluwalhatian ng Dios sa ginto o pilak? #ADDBibleExpo
— EJAY !! (@EJHARN_07) June 6, 2014

#ADDBibleExpo Suicidal tendencies are dictated by evil. -@BroEliSoriano
— Gabriela Javier (@BeingGab) June 6, 2014

Dios ang magtatakda kung kelan tayo mamamatay. #ADDBibleExpo
— Ako Po Si Janelle (@jrosen29) June 6, 2014

Kung kanino ka nagkasala dun ka dapat humingi ng tawad.Pangunahin na sa Dios #BroEliSoriano #ADDBibleExpo
— Aileen Padulla (@iLhenPadulla22) June 6, 2014

"The right path is the path of the Lord." #ADDBibleExpo
— I Am KhuLotz (@khuloootz) June 6, 2014

The "greedy dogs" in Isa. 56:11 are pastors who can never have enough of gain (Eccl. 5:10) #ADDBibleExpo
— ford codillo (@seandorf) June 6, 2014

When the situation allows you to do good, it is God's perfect time. #ADDBibleExpo
— Jenn Aguilar (@jennariz) June 6, 2014

Lahat ng bagay na nakikita may katapusan #ADDBibleExpo
— Aileen Ravalo (@Atrchy) June 6, 2014

#BroEli: There are churches which do not follow God's commandment on loving the enemy. #ADDBibleExpo
— Brad Ryan (@verybradryan) June 6, 2014

Indeed, the Bible is a very wonderful book. The best and the wisest. #ADDBibleExpo #BroEli
— Elizabeth Borromeo (@bethborromeo) June 6, 2014

Sorceress are real. [Rev 21:8] But don't worry, if you're a child of God. [1 John 5:18] #ADDBibleExpo @HQuizzagan
— kathleen (@normalmadcat) June 6, 2014

Do your soul a favor. Attend the Ang Dating Daan Mass Indroctination this June 9, Monday to learn the doctrines of Christ. #ADDBibleExpo
— Yanna Ferrera (@yanna_ferrera) June 6, 2014

It was a very informative evening. If you haven't attended a Bible Exposition of Ang Dating Daan before, must I say, it is worth a try.

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Bro. Eli: There Are No Coincidences To Those Who Love God

It would have been a typical day for Wilson Concepcion, if he have not seen the Ang Dating Daan Mobile Coordinating Center parked at his university grounds the night of March 7, this year for a Bible Exposition.

Wilson Concepcion, at the screen, looks on after asking Bro. Eli his question
during the night of the ADD Bible Exposition at Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 

He said that he could not fight the tears streaming down his eyes when he saw the ADD Bus at the Central Luzon State University that will broadcast the live Worldwide Bible Exposition hosted by Bro. Eliseo Soriano that Friday night.

“I told myself, God is already the one approaching me. I don’t want to turn Him down again,” Mr. Concepcion said in an interview.

Wilson Concepcion, a BS Chemistry graduate from CLSU, recalled that he had been listening to Bro. Eli for a long time, but he kept telling himself that he is not ready to join the Church yet. There are many things that is crossing his mind hindering him from joining the group.

 Bro. Soriano, the Presiding Minsiter to Members Church of God International (MCGI), is the longtime host of program Ang Dating Daan.

Back when he was still studying in college, Wilson promised himself he would join the Church of God after his graduation. But after he got his Bachelors degree, he did not follow through with what he said.

Five months have passed since then, he saw the ADD Mobile Coordinating Center parked right in front of him on March this year, suddenly his promise of joining the Church resurfaced in his heart. So, even though it is abrupt, he decided to attend the Exposition that night.

Wilson was the first one to arrive at the venue.

While he watched the Teatro Kristiano cheerfully dance for the opening number of the Exposition, he was already in tears. He began to realize how God helped him finish college, but he did not carry out his promise to Him.

While at the Bible Exposition, he also found out that an MCGI locale is just a few meters away from his boarding house. He could just walk to the locale if he decided to attend the indoctrination sessions offered by the group.

With another unexpected turn of events, the first two who signed up to ask Bro. Eli, left early. Wilson then, had the chance to ask a question to Bro. Eli that night.

He asked the International Evangelist if the events that had happened to him are mere coincidences and how he could remove the doubts in his mind in joining the Church.

Bro. Eli Soriano answered him by citing the verse in Romans 8:28 that reads “all things work together for good to them that love God.”

“To a person who loves God, there are no things that happen as a mere chance,” Bro. Eli explained, “everything that happens is supportive of God’s cause.”

Bro. Eli also pointed out that if there is someone whom God wants to call to His Church, everything that will happen will sum up to His purpose to call that person. The preacher also encouraged Wilson to attend the Mass Indoctrination to remove all doubts in his mind hindering him to join the Church.

After Bro. Eli answered his query, Wilson decided that it is time to follow what he felt was God’s call to him.

“I will do everything that I can to finally be a member,” he said.

On March 25, Wilson Concepcion, was one of the newly baptized member of the Church.

Stories like this are often heard from members of the Church of God wherein they did not intentionally tune in to one of Bro. Eli’s programs but due to some events, they are led to listen to the preacher. Many have described to having listened to Bro. Eli on television or radio only by accident.

The Bible Exposition that Wilson went to had thousands of other attendees. More than 1,200 monitoring centers tuned in to the event. Viewers abroad, on one hand, watched the gathering through live internet streams.

On Friday this week, May 9, another Bible Exposition will be hosted by Bro. Eli Soriano. Another chance for people to understand biblical teachings.

Ang Dating Daan coordinating centers will be opened to everyone wanting to witness the Worlwide Bible Exposition by Bro. Eli and ask him questions about the Bible.

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Bro. Eli Extends Bible Exposition for Provincial Jails in Ilocos, Cavite

The inmates from two provincial jails in the Philippines did not let being behind bars hinder their asking Bro. Eliseo Soriano questions about their faith and predicaments in life during the previous Worldwide Bible Exposition held on October 4 this year.

The provincial jails of Ilocos Sur and Cavite communicated with Bro. Soriano via live streaming in real time. Bro. Soriano is the host of the Bible Exposition as well as the Presiding Minister to the Members Church of God International (MCGI).

Bro. Eli reading Bible verses at a Bible Exposition of MCGI.
(Photo embeded from mcgi.org)

In one of the more memorable parts of the Bible Expo, one of the inmates asked Bro. Eli about the salvation offered by God to sinners. Bro. Eli responded by reading a Bible verse, Mark 2:17, with Christ saying: "I came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance."

Explaining the value of repentance to guests from the provincial jails as well as in other parts of the country and the world, the international preacher read verses explaining that even St. Paul was once a sinner and a blasphemer, but was forgiven when he repented.

Citing verses from the books of Hebrews and Matthew, Bro. Eli went on to add that sins could make one's life heavy. But by following Christ, the Lord could give rest to those with heavy burdens.

Before the night was over, Bro. Soriano encouraged the attendees of the Bible exposition to always have hope and be trustful to the Lord despite the difficulties that each one may be facing, emphasizing that "there's no problem bigger than God."

Before proceeding to serve the participants from other remote points of the Bible Exposition, the preacher bade a special farewell to the inmates of the provincial jails. "It's our honor that you are among our guests tonight," says the preacher.

Bro. Eli bades farewell to the inmates of Cavite and also Iloco Sur Provincial Jails
before proceeding on the other venues of the exposition.
This is a tweet coming from @TheOldPathTV twitter handle.

A special place in the religious group headed by Bro. Eli is held for our countrymen who are serving their sentences. MCGI, in partnership with UNTV 37, conducts medical missions and free legal services to different jails in the country.

The Church has also founded a Prison Ministry, which aims to look after the spiritual needs of our brothers and sisters in prisons. The Prison Ministry conducts Bible studies, prayer meetings, worship services, and other activities geared towards strengthening the faith and giving hope to those behind bars.

Provincial jails are almost always regular guests during the Church’s Bible Expositions. Other remote points that were able to communicate to Bro. Eli include Dubai, Hongkong, Pampanga, Surigao City, and others.

This is in addition to the thousands of coordinating centers that welcomed Church members and visitors alike to watch the event.

Bro. Eli is also the host of Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path), which is celebrating its 33rd Anniversary this month. Ang Dating Daan  is hailed as one of the longest running religious shows in the country.

Ang Dating Daan celebrates its 33rd year of broadcasting.
(Photo grabbed from mcgi.org)

The next Bible Exposition is scheduled tonight, 25 October 2013, at 6:30pm in all Ang Dating Daan coordinating centers in the Philippines and abroad.

Twitter users could also follow @TheOldPathTV and @AngDatingDaanTV to get live updates of the event.

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Worldwide Bible Exposition (6 September 2013) | Live Updates and Highlights

Once again, a wisdom-filled evening through the Ang Dating Daan Bible Exposition will be hosted by Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon. Strategic locations all over the Philippines and abroad were selected to accommodate two-way communications with Bro. Eli to allow our countrymen ask him question about faith and religion.

7:11 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Daniel invites everyone to also attend the upcoming Mass Indoctrination on September 10, 7pm in all ADD Coordinating Centers in the country.

Everyone is invited to attend the Ang Dating Daan Mass Indoctrination sessions starting on Sept. 10, Tuesday, at 7 p.m. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

The Mass Indoctrination comes a day after the Grand Finals of the A Song of Praise Year 2 on Sept. 9, 7 p.m. at the Big Dome. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

7:27 PM Philippine Time

People in different countries with different religions accepted Bro. Eli and his teachings warmly. This only proves that people abroad also want to hear the teachings of Christ. That's one reason why until now, Bro. Eli is roaming countries to preach the Gospel.

"The intention of this Bible Exposition is to preach the Word of God." - Bro. Eli Soriano

7:41 PM Philippine Time

The first to ask tonight is from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The brethren in Riyadh are also celebrating the 13th birthday of the locale at Saudi.

The question from Riyadh is about resurrection. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

Bro. Eli is clarifying that the resurrection of those that will be saved will be on the last day. Only then that the promise eternal life will be given.

I John 2:25: And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

No one has yet to ascend unto heaven except the one that descended, which is Christ.

John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

John 3:13 says that no man has ascended to heaven yet. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

Together, we will go to heaven. (Heb. 11:40) The coming of perfection will not be separately. (1 Cor. 15:50-51, 54) #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

8:04 PM Philippine Time

The next to ask was from Sorsogon City. She was asking if she is sinning if she will not give tithes to her church because his husband is only earning enough.

Bro. Eli is now explaining that tithing is not commanded to us but to the Israelites in the time of the Levites.

The Levites, who were not given a part of the land, were commanded to receive the 10% from their Israelite brethren. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

Hebrews 7:5: And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:

Pastors in our days are only adopting the doctrine of tithing because it is a sure money!

Pastors teach tithing now because it's sure money. But it's not a commandment now. (Heb. 7:5) #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

What's commanded to us now is to give according to our own free will.

II Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

8:22 PM Philippine Time

A guest asks if he will be saved if he follows all commandments of Christ but do not submit himself to baptism.

Bro. Soriano says that baptism is a commandment, a primary one.

Baptism is the cleansing or washing away of sins. God cannot use you if you are filthy. (Acts 2:38; 2 Tim. 2:20-21) #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

8:30 PM Philippine Time

The 'Foursquare Church' is not in the Bible because of so many reasons.

One reason is that its name is not Biblical.

Another one is that the church founder is a woman. A woman that had three husbands.

8:42 PM Philippine Time

A guest from Paranas, Western Visayas, Phils. asks about the biblical proof of the Church of God. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

What's written in the Bible is 'Church of God'. We did not establish our own, we became members of it.

II Corinthians 1:1: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

Church of God is the name of the Church in the Bible as can be read in different languages.

II Corinthians 1:1: Pablo, apóstol de Jesús, el Cristo, por la voluntad de Dios, y el hermano Timoteo, a la Iglesia de Dios que está en Corinto, juntamente con todos los santos que están por toda la Acaya:

II Corinthians 1:1: Si Pablo, na Apostol ni Cristo Jesus sa pamamagitan ng kalooban ng Dios, at si Timoteo, na ating kapatid sa Iglesia ng Dios na nasa Corinto, kalakip ng lahat ng mga banal na nasa buong Acaya.

What proves the Church of God? It is written in the Bible. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

8:55 PM Philippine Time

A fellow at Pampanga asks 'Why are there people disobeying the commandments of God?'

Bro. Eli says that there are many reasons why men disobey God. Some don't believe in God.

Not having faith, they also don't obey the commandments of God. (2 Thes. 1:8-9) Faith is the source of obedience. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

Another reason why men disobey God is because men love darkness than light; they which do evil. (John 3:19) #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

"Evil and good will contradict one another whatever happens" — Bro. Eli 

9:12 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eli is now explaining the meaning of an allegory.

Allegory means depicting something from the material. He was narrating (Luke 16:19-22) something beyond material or spiritual. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

Twitter users share the things they learn!

9:36 PM Philippine Time

The saints are still on the earth.

Psalms 16:3: But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

"Tungkol sa mga banal na nangasa lupa, sila ang maririlag na mga kinalulugdan kong lubos." -Awit 16:3 #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) September 6, 2013

9:52 PM Philippine Time

There is no Church of God in this time like the Members Church of God International that preaches to the whole world like we do. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) September 6, 2013

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Worldwide Bible Exposition (26 July 2013) | Live Updates and Highlights

Bro. Eliseo Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon hosts tonight's Bible Exposition. Thousands of attendees take part of this event by the Member Church of God International.

7:03 PM Philippine Time

"Biblia ang sasagot, Itanong mo kay Soriano!"
Bro. Daniel welcomes everyone attending the event.


7:05 PM Philippine Time

Bro Eli Soriano explains that there are people who are looking for God, though they may not be many.

"Kaya tayo nabubuhay para hanapin ang nagbibigay buhay sa atin." – Bro. Eliseo Soriano.

7:10 PM Philippine Time

God will add everything that we need. But we must first look for God.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

The word 'seek' in Matt. 6:33 means that you will prioritize God. [The verse is read in different languages and dialects.] #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

But what is happening is that God for others is something optional.

For others, God is optional. And when they are in need, when they have troubles, then they look for God, as the Cath. Pasyon says #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

7:19 PM Philippine Time

"Nagaanyaya kami sa inyo ng makabuluhang pag-aaral mga kababayan para sa isang makabuluhang pag-aaral ng katuwiran ng Dios." – Bro. Eliseo Soriano

7:29 PM Philippine Time

If sin can be inherited, then why didn't Abel inherit Adam's sins?

Hebrews 11:4: By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

"Hindi namamana ng anak ang kasalanan ng magulang. Tatalab lang sa'yo yun kung itutuloy mo ang kanyang kasalanan."

In the justice of God, the person who sins is the one who will be answerable. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

 7:38 PM Philippine Time

Soul and spirit are different from one another.

The Bible says that the Bible became a 'living soul' when God breathed in him the breath of life. (Gen. 2:7) #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

The components of our being: spirit, soul, and body. (1 Thes. 5:23) #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

 7:44 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eli is now discussing the different signs of the end.

Wars, pestilences, famines are all signs of the near coming of Christ.

Bro. Daniel reads Mat. 24:6-8. Wars, famine, earthquakes, and pestilences, these are signs of the Lord Jesus' coming. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

 7:53 PM Philippine Time

Why are there many who did not follow Christ when he was on earth?

John 3:19: And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

The Light that was come into the world is Christ. But men loved darkness, because their works are evil. (John 8:12; 3:19-20) #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

 8:01 PM Philippine Time

It doesn't necessarily mean that if there's a couple that both of them will be saved. Both of them must obey Christ. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

"Ikaw muna bago ang asawa mo. Pangunahin ang padre de pamilya"

 8:13 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eli is telling a story of an atheist who when at the verge of dying were calling "My God!" "My God!"

The atheist's son approached Bro. Eli one day and told the preacher that he is already a member of the Church of God. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

 8:24 PM Philippine Time

Clicking #BibleExpo hashtag will show lots of fans of the event from the twitterverse!

 8:31 PM Philippine Time

There are so many religious organizations in the Philippines and abroad because it has become a source of income for its pastors!

Isaiah 56:11: Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.

There are many religions because of money, gain, benefit. (2 Cor. 2:17) Many are peddlers of God's words, making money out ot it. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

Bakit dumami ang relihiyon? Ang nag-iisang sagot: Nagtayo sila ng kani-kaniya upang makinabang. (Isa 56:11) #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) July 26, 2013

How would you know if a religion is true? – The teaching is not from the pastor but from the Bible, from God.

John 7:17: If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
John 7:18: He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

 8:31 PM Philippine Time

For something to be true, it has to be complete.

Psalms 119:160: Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

For a Church to be true, even its name has to be correct according to the Bible.

Bro. Soriano is expounding on the importance of the name of the Church for it was given by God. The Church is called in God's name.

A name that must be attached to an organization that is of God is the name of God. (2 Chro. 7:14; Dan. 9:19) #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

 9:22 PM Philippine Time

Ayon sa Kapatid na Eli, ang kaalaman sa Biblia ay di nakukuha ng tao sa kanyang sarili kundi ito'y kaloob mula sa Dios.

Nagpapahayag ng paghanga ang ating bisita sa galing ng Kapatid na Eli sa Biblia. #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) July 26, 2013

The Word of God is given by God. It's a grace, a gift of God, it's something that we can't acquire by our own capability. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

9:25 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eliseo Soriano is now preaching to his fellow Kapampangan in their dialect.

Bro. Eli recounts how he refused joining his parents and siblings in attending gatherings in the Church of God as he was shy. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013 

He also heard the verse bearing the name of the Church of his parents: Church of God. At home, he searched for it from 4pm to 4am #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013 

Isinalaysay ng Kapatid na Eli ang kaniyang kabataan. Kinuwento niya kung paano siya nagsimulang magkaroon ng hilig sa pagbabasa ng Biblia.
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) July 26, 2013

 9:45 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eli is answering the question about catholic's celebration of christmas.

 9:55 PM Philippine Time

The Old Path or Ang Dating Daan was taken from the verse in Jermiah 6:16. That is the good way.

Jeremiah 6:16: Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

It is the title of the program hosted by Bro. Eli Soriano.

The Old Path is the title of our radio, TV, Internet, satellite program that is now being aired all over the globe. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

The name of the Church in the Bible, which can be read in different languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and English is called CHURCH OF GOD.

The true religion is mentioned in 1 Cor. 1:1: The CHURCH OF GOD. That's the official name wherein is the religion of God is. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) July 26, 2013

10:05 PM Philippine Time

Although there are a lot of Bible versions written in different languages, we can be sure of its accuracy by going back to the oldest manuscripts.

Ang Biblia ay maraming salin pero mayroong mga orihinal na manuskrito na maaaring pagbatayan. #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) July 26, 2013

 10:18 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eliseo Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon invites everyone to attend the next Worldwide Bible Exposition which is scheduled on August 2, 2013, Friday, in all Ang Dating Daan coordinating centers.

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Worldwide Bible Exposition (21 June 2013) | Live Updates and Highlights

7:04 PM Philippine Time

Songs of praises were offered by the brethren!

♪♫ Anyaya'y pakinggan mo..nang sa puso'y pumasok..upang maging alagad Niyang lubos.. ♪♫

7:08 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Daniel Razon welcomes everyone to the Worldwide Bible Exposition from all remote points in the country and abroad. Key points include:

• Abu Dhabi 
• Japan
• Cotabato
• Pangasinan
• Bulacan
• Rizal
• Pasig City
• Tacloban City
• Pampanga
• Nueva Ecija

7:22 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eliseo Soriano greets everyone and remarked about the importance of these kinds of gatherings which is a study about the spirit and not only about the things of this life.

This gathering intends to think of things that have something to do with spirituality. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) June 21, 2013

Karamihan po sa mga pagtitipon ng mga tao ay tungkol sa iba't ibang bagay tungkol lamang sa mundong ito. -Bro. Eli Soriano #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) June 21, 2013

"Ang ating katawan ay instrumento ng kaluluwa para makarating tayo sa buhay na walang hanggan." - Bro. Eli

7:40 PM Philippine Time

Si Cristo ay di taga rito sa lupa. Muy claro! - Bro. Eli

John 6:38: Sapagka't bumaba akong mula sa langit, hindi upang gawin ko ang aking sariling kalooban, kundi ang kalooban ng nagsugo sa akin.

John 1:14: At nagkatawang-tao ang Verbo, at tumahan sa gitna natin (at nakita namin ang kaniyang kaluwalhatian, kaluwalhatian gaya ng sa bugtong ng Ama), na puspos ng biyaya at katotohanan.

Sa talatang Juan 6:38, napakalinaw na sinasabing hindi taga-rito sa lupa ang Panginoong Jesucristo. Siya'y mula sa langit. #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) June 21, 2013

8:13 PM Philippine Time

Next to ask is from Pangasinan. The question is about the real way of accepting Christ.

Colossians 2:6-7: As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Ang pagtanggap kay Cristo ay pagtanggap sa Kanyang turo. - Bro. Eli

Accepting Christ is "Verbo" or Word of God or doctrines. (1 Cor. 1:23-24) Receiving Christ is receiving His teachings. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) June 21, 2013

Receiving the Gospel is receiving Christ. That is the true salvation. The doctrine of the Gospel is the word of Christ. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) June 21, 2013

Sa panahong ito, ang tunay na pagtanggap kay Kristo ay ang pagtanggap sa aral na ang Evangelio. #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) June 21, 2013

 8:33 PM Philippine Time

Love is in the air! Bro. Eli is now discussing about love particularly Eros, Philia, and Agape. 

Read some tweets from people monitoring the event:

Sometimes, even if a person is already married, he or she still falls in love. #BibleExpo
— Aileen Ravalo (@Atrchy) June 21, 2013

Kahit may asawa ka na minsan na Fo-Fall in Love ka. #BroEliSoriano #BibleExpo
— Joiye (@joiye) June 21, 2013

"The truth is expressed in love songs." - @BroEliSoriano :) #BibleExpo
— Pauline Arellano (@polarellano) June 21, 2013

ANG PAGMAMAHAL NG TAO AY LUMILIPAS. #BibleExpo #BroEliSoriano @BroEliSoriano
— LeeMinKhu ✎ (@DoodlrKhu) June 21, 2013

You can love, but do not go beyond what God doesn't want you to do. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) June 21, 2013

 8:57 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eli pointed out the importance of listening to the words of God.

II Peter 2:21: For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.

2 Pet. 2:21 is a comparative statement. Those who've not heard will only be better compared to those who have but turned. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) June 21, 2013

"Ang mabuting gawa ay di magbubunga ng masama"

Kahit ginantihan ka ng masama ng ginawan mo ng mabuti, ok lang yun dahil ganti ng Dios ang hinihintay nating bunga.

If you did something good to your fellow, but they returned evil, that's not the fruit of it. It's God who'll reward you for that #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) June 21, 2013

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Revelation of John 22:12: And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

 9:00 PM Philippine Time

"Basta tao, mahal ng Dios. Gusto Nya, lahat ng tao [ay] maligtas." - Bro. Eli

 9:15 PM Philippine Time

Unlike humans, God cannot lie.

Hebrews 6:18: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

 Titus 1:2: In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

Sabi ng ibang samahan, kung gusto ng Dios magsinungaling, kaya Niya. Sabi sa Biblia, di makapagsisinungaling ang Dios (Tito 1:2) #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) June 21, 2013

Some say that God can do everything, but the Bible says that God cannot lie. Heb. 6:18 says that it's impossible for God to lie. #BibleEpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) June 21, 2013

 9:40 PM Philippine Time

Now, Bro. Eli is explaining that early Christians worship God in places like houses of brethren if they couldn't gather in temples.

Acts 1:13: And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. 

Acts 1:14: These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

What's prohibited is worshipping in temples which have false gods and idols.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

 9:50 PM Philippine Time

The prohibitions in the time of the Israelites is a thing of the past.

Hebrews 9:10: Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

God made the law of Moses past. (Heb. 9:10) The Old Testament is for the Israelites. The New Testament is for the Christians. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) June 21, 2013

"Sinoman nga ay huwag humatol sa inyo tungkol sa pagkain, o sa paginom, o tungkol sa kapistahan, o bagong buwan o araw ng sabbath:" Col 2:16
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) June 21, 2013

  9:59 PM Philippine Time

Katalagahan ng Dios sa tao na tayo ay mamamatay, Iba-iba lang ng paraan.

Hebrews 9:27: 

"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" (KJV)

"At kung paanong itinakda sa mga tao ang mamatay na minsan, at pagkatapos nito ay ang paghuhukom; " (Ang Biblia)

Some early Christians experienced recurring sickness like in the case of Timothy.

I Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

   10:10 PM Philippine Time

  

As a final note to the exposition, Bro. Eliseo Soriano invited everyone to attend the Mass Indoctrination of Ang Dating Daan on July 15, 2013, God willing. 

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Worldwide Bible Exposition: Live Updates and Highlights

7:04 PM Philippine Time

The Bible Exposition of Members Church of God commenced with songs of praises to God streamed from Ang Dating Daan Convention Center, Apalit, Pampanga.

With God's help & mercy, we'll be tweeting live questions & answers from today's Worldwide Bible Exposition by Bro. Eli Soriano. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) May 24, 2013

7:14 PM Philippine Time

The first to ask Bro. Eliseo Soriano was from UAE.

First off is from UAE asking about why the Church of God doesn't have temples or churches.
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) May 24, 2013

7:31 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eli clarified that we should not believe that God failed in creating man.  

Job 1:1: "There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil." 

 Luke 1:5-6: "There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. " 

 7:39 PM Philippine Time

Catholics should also read their own Pasyon:

Bawal ng Dios ang pagluhod o pagsamba sa mga larawang inanyuan. (Deut 5:7-9) Ito'y nakasaad din naman sa Pasyon. #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) May 24, 2013

 7:46 PM Philippine Time

The second question comes from Guam about handling peer pressure because she's still young.

Bro. Eli responded (as tweeted by followers of the event): 

"Being young is the right time to start serving God."-- @broelisoriano #BibleExpo #MCGI — Pauline Arellano (@polarellano) May 24, 2013 

#BibleExposition Many Catholic youths, while believing that the Bible is essential to faith, are actually oblivious of its contents. — Cecile Vizcaya (@CecileVizcaya) May 24, 2013

The very right time to serve and remember God is during the youthful years of life (Ecc 12:1) #BibleExpo #BroEliSoriano — Emmy Borromeo (@waltzwithwords) May 24, 2013

 7:56 PM Philippine Time

Why do people commit sin?

• Because of ignorance: 

I Timothy 1:13: "Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief."

• Because of temptations from the devil:

I Peter 5:8: "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"

• We have weaknesses in our person:

Matthew 26:41: "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

A trivia in Philippine history:
 The saying "panahon pa ni Mahoma" refers to prophet Muhammad of the Islam:

We have this saying in Tagalog, "time of Mahoma," which means a very, very long time ago. "Mahoma" was a prophet of Islam in the Phils. — The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) May 24, 2013

The Muslims were in the country first. Even before the Catholics.

#BibleExposition Before Magellan came to the Philippines bearing the sword and the cross, Muslims have occupied the southern territory. — Cecile Vizcaya (@CecileVizcaya) May 24, 2013

8:24 PM Philippine Time

How can the 7th day adventist church be the true church while it is founded by Ellen G. White?

Ellen G. White even blamed God for the mistake she made in predicting Christ's coming -- a great blasphemy to God. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) May 24, 2013

 Only God should build the House:

Psalms 127:1: "Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain."

8:34 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eliseo Soriano refuted the claim that worshipping during sundays is the "mark of the beast."

SUNDAY is not "mark of the beast" as claimed by Seventh Day Adventist Church. #BroEli #BibleExpo — Celyn Yen Abueg (@simplyyen) May 24, 2013

He read:

Acts 2:46: "And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, "

..daily includes Sunday.

8:45 PM Philippine Time

Noah ate pork!

Genesis 9:3: "Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things."

Ang baboy ay bawal lang sa mga Israelita. Sa panahon ni Noe, Abraham, Patriarka, hindi pa bawal ang pagkain ng baboy. (Gen 9:3) #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) May 24, 2013

8:53 PM Philippine Time

"The words of God should not be sold. What has been freely received should be freely given."

9:00 PM Philippine Time

The children of God will go to Paradise, the same promised by the Lord Jesus to the thief on the cross. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) May 24, 2013

Our salvation is in our belief and obedience to the gospel of God (Eph. 1:13), which we teach in our indoctrination sessions. #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) May 24, 2013

9:10 PM Philippine Time

God can force us to do His will. But He won't do that because He wants us to be willing and be obedient.

Isaiah 1:19: "If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:"

Maligaya ang DIOS kung susunod tayo ng kusa #BibleExpo #AngDatingDaan
— Sie (@amaris_37) May 24, 2013

 9:27 PM Philippine Time

Bakit dumarami ang relihion? Dahil ginagawang negosyo. 

Kinakalakal ang miembro:

II Peter 2:1-3:  

"Nguni't may nagsilitaw din naman sa bayan na mga bulaang propeta, na gaya naman sa inyo'y magkakaroon ng mga bulaang guro, na mangagpapasok sa lihim ng mga makakapahamak na mga hiduwang pananampalataya, na itatatuwa pati ang Panginoon na bumili sa kanila, na mangagtataglay sa kanilang sarili ng madaling pagkapahamak.

At maraming magsisisunod sa kanilang mga gawang mahahalay; na dahil sa kanila ay pagsasalitaan ng masama ang daan ng katotohanan.

At sa kasakiman sa mga pakunwaring salita ay ipangangalakal kayo: na ang hatol nga sa kanila mula nang una ay hindi nagluluwat, at ang kanilang kapahamakan ay hindi nagugupiling."

Kinakalakal ang salita:

II Corinthians 2:17: 

Sapagka't hindi kami gaya ng karamihan na kinakalakal ang salita ng Dios: kundi sa pagtatapat, at gaya ng mula sa Dios, sa harapan ng Dios ay nagsasalita kami para kay Cristo.

Noong araw, kaunti pa lang ang softdrinks. Bakit ngayon marami ng softdrinks? Kasi malakas ito kumita. Parang relihiyon. #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) May 24, 2013

 9:44 PM Philippine Time

About the Lord's Supper:

For information on the Lord's Supper commemoration of MCGI: please visit, mcgi.org/about/events/ Thanks be to God! #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) May 24, 2013

 9:44 PM Philippine Time

Ang Dios ay mayroong daliri, kamay, bisig, likod, sinapupunan, at pati puwit dahil umuupo sya. 'Puwit' ang gamit sa ating salita ng pang-upo.

Ang Dios may daliri, may kamay, may bisig, may likod, may sinapupunan. (Luc 11:20, Deut 5:15, Isa 53:1, Exo 33:23, Jn 1:18 ) #BibleExpo
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) May 24, 2013

May mababasa tayo na ang Dios ay nakaupo sa luklukan. Ang Panginoong Hesukristo ay nakaupo sa kanan ng Dios (Apo 4:1-3, Kaw 7:55, Col 3:1).
— Ang Dating Daan TV (@AngDatingDaanTV) May 24, 2013

 10:05 PM Philippine Time

Bro. Eli Soriano lead the closing prayer to conclude the event.
The Worldwide Bible Exposition was such a success, thanks to God.

Thanks to all who attended and may God be with us as we go home. -- Bro. Eli Soriano #BibleExpo
— The Old Path TV (@TheOldPathTV) May 24, 2013

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