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1 | Where is the Scripture? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Infinity700 | 233443 | ||
Thanks for your response, Doc. Having researched many, many Christian sites on-line, every single site stated there was no such scripture, but then proceeded to spew out a litany of outrageous attempts to defend Paul’s claim. In verse 4, Paul continues, “that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures”. Again, there is no basis for this claim – a claim which is quite specific – “on the third day”. I’m interested in and perplexed by the quotes, not only because they don’t exist, but also because they conflict with Paul’s major theme of revelation. In his epistles, Paul consistently acknowledges his Source. Everything is revealed to him by the Spirit. (Galatians 1:11-12) “For I want you to know, brethren, that the Gospel which was proclaimed and made known by me is not man’s gospel [a human invention, according to or patterned after any human standard]. For indeed I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but [it came to me] through a [direct] revelation [given] by Jesus Christ (the Messiah).” The phrase, “nor was I taught it”, implies to me that it was not in written form. That is, he also did not learn it from reading the Scriptures. In the following passage, this is reaffirmed in the phrase, “was never disclosed to human beings in past generations”, which to me implies again that it was not written down. Rather, Paul concludes, “it has now been revealed … by the Spirit.” (Ephesians 3:3-5): “[And] that the mystery (secret) was made known to me and I was allowed to comprehend it by direct revelation, as I already briefly wrote you. When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ. [This mystery] was never disclosed to human beings in past generations as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles (consecrated messengers) and prophets by the [Holy] Spirit.” You wrote: “The Lord Jesus Christ is on every page of Scripture.” I’m certain you are being most serious, but, I’m sorry -- I don’t know how to response to this! And I know I have spewed out a bunch of stuff. Forgive me if it’s not appropriate and/or if you are not interested in such an exploration into the unknown mysteries of the Gospel. God Bless, Infinity700 |
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2 | Where is the Scripture? | 1 Cor 15:3 | you | 233449 | ||
"on the third day" reference sure sounds like a variant to Hosea 6:2. No variants on 6:2 listed in BHS. Anyone have a copy of BHQ of the minor prophets to see if something was found more recently? | ||||||
3 | Where is the Scripture? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Infinity700 | 233468 | ||
Here is Hosea 6:1-2. "Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence." Notice the word 'us'. This passage is about the hope that God will soon revive his people, not about God raising his messiah from death some time in the future. As for Isaiah 53, the Jewish understanding is that the Messiah is a reference to the righteous Jews who shall suffer for the well-being of all the people. This makes sense when you read about how the Messiah was so disfigured, etc. This refers to the state of affairs of the Jews. This chapter does not address my question regarding the Scripture of which Paul spoke. As for a paradigm shift of starting with Paul's statement, that is what I have done. And it has led be to my question. Putting myself in Paul's shoes, I find this passage in 1 Cor. 15 to go against everything he has said about his Source. And no one has commented upon that issue yet. Still looking for meaningful responses. God Bless, Infinity700 |
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