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1 | Putting the Lord to the test. | Mark 16:18 | malley | 152523 | ||
I was told by person on a prank site that if one could not perform the tasks of Mark 16:18 (picking up serpents and drinking poison and recovering) then they were not a true Christian. This seems like putting the Lord to the test. The person who said this to me posts in a site that mocks Fundamental Christianity. He calls us Cultural Christians. Can anyone tell me what the term Cultural Christian really means or is that a prank term as well? I realize that there is alot of evil on the internet and that one must be very careful. | ||||||
2 | Putting the Lord to the test. | Mark 16:18 | CDBJ | 152529 | ||
Hi Mally, and welcome to the forum. Here is something from the “Bible Knowledge Commentary” that might help answer your post. (BKC) In the Greek the first two clauses in Mark 16:18 may be understood as conditional clauses with the third clause as the conclusion. An interpretive rendering would be, “And if they be compelled to pick up snakes with their hands and if they should be compelled to drink deadly poison, it shall by no means,(the original language) (ME) means an emphatic negative; cf. 13:2) harm them.” This promise of immunity by divine protection in either situation refers to occasions when persecutors would force believers to do these things. This does not warrant voluntary snake-handling or drinking of poison, practices not attested in the early church. Since Paul’s encounter with a snake at Malta was unintentional (cf. Acts 28:3-5), the New Testament records no actual instance of either of the experiences described here. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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3 | Putting the Lord to the test. | Mark 16:18 | malley | 152551 | ||
Thank you for the welcome, CDBJ! Your information helped to answer my question. It is such a relief to be among people that are sincere and well informed. You have a great day! Malley |
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