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1 | #9 | John 21:11 | Hank | 61539 | ||
Kim, ever hear the old saying, "Figures don't lie, but liars figure?" Let's see what we can do with the number 153. Add 1, 5, and 3 and of course you get 9. Subtracting 5 from 1 leaves -4, then subtract 3 and you get -7. Square 153 (multiply it by itself) and you get 23,409. Take the square root of 153 and you come out with 12.369316. Isn't that fun? These numerology wizards could invent a whole new system of theology merely by playing around with 153, and they do it all by playing silly number games. But do any of these numbers have anything to do with the number of fish that Peter hauled in? Yes, obviously 153 does. And so what does 153 actually mean? The only sensible interpretation and the only viable way to exegete this passage is to conclude that Peter hauled in 153 fish, and let it go at that. I don't know who the "prophet" was that you listened to on tape, but then again, listening to a taped message by a self-proclaimed prophet offers you absolutely no assurance that he is right. We should all do well to read the Bible for what it plainly says and disregard what some self-proclaimed "prophet" or guru says it says. Mere theological opinions of the wisest man in the Western Hemisphere (whoever THAT might be) are without merit unless they are firmly rooted and grounded in Scripture. --Hank | ||||||
2 | #9 | John 21:11 | Morant61 | 61552 | ||
Greetings Hank! It is amazing the depth of meaning which is revealed in Scripture if we simply follow the rules of grammar and syntax! Who would have thought that John 21:11 actually meant that they caught 153 fish! ;-) I appreciate your wisdom my friend and hope that others will take heed that Scripture means what it says. It is not full of hidden meanings which must be cracked by some super computer somewhere. It simply must be read and obyed - boring, I know! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | #9 | John 21:11 | Hank | 61555 | ||
Tim, I've been missing you! It's good to hear from you and have you weigh in. How refreshing it is to ponder the idea that not EVERYTHING in Scripture revolves around and depends upon Calvinism in order to understand it! In fact I've discovered that reading the Bible for what it actually says helps rid my mind of both Calvinism and these interminable and futile debates that make this forum a place that many of us do not enjoy much anymore. --Hank | ||||||
4 | #9 | John 21:11 | kcb | 61608 | ||
Hi Hank: Peace..I only asked a question. Please do not get offended. I just love God. He keeps me in every way. I just had to give Him Glory, because I do not know what else to say to you but PEACE. Thanks Kim |
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5 | #9 | John 21:11 | Hank | 61612 | ||
Kim, you haven't offended me in the least! Why should you think so? Regarding "name calling" in your note to Tim, I believe you, inadvertently I'm sure, overstated the case. I merely noted that self-proclaimed "prophets" (you used the word prophet) are, by definition, highly suspect. There are, as the Bible warns, many false prophets in these last days and should be avoided. They, Kim, can and do lead many people astray. I do hope this assuages your misgiving about what my message was and why I posted it. Peace to you also, Kim. --Hank | ||||||