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1 | having sex if engaged biblical stance? | 1 Cor 6:16 | DocTrinsograce | 228102 | ||
Dear biblicalman, Although, upon this particular topic, I find Pastor Beja's argument more persuasive than I do your own, I am grateful that you have joined our forum. Being witness to this discussion, between two of my fellow Baptists, is interesting and informative. Excuse me, this is a bit off topic: If I may be permitted, I would like to offer a caution, one that I find generally problematic in our day -- and uniquely problematic in our forum. Perhaps my Jewish heritage raises my sensitivity to the issue -- but it may also provide a unique perspective. Christians often feel an affinity to Judaism because of the common roots of the Old Testament. Indeed, attend any Shabbat service and you will easily discern the similarity. The most poignant moment is when the congregation turns toward the door and say "Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai" (blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord). However, that similarity is entirely a matter of appearance. Surprisingly, there are some Christians who are observant of Jewish law, even beyond simple Sabbatarianism. Judaizers are common throughout our world -- Galatians and Hebrews notwithstanding. In addition, there are many American Dispensationalists who teach that Jews are somehow saved outside of Christ. Both these groups fail to understand the Gospel. As a Jewish convert to Christianity, I want to emphasize Rabbinic thinking is expressly, overtly, and intentionally anti-Christ. That does not mean that everything they say is wrong, only that it is entirely counter to the instruction of the Holy Spirit; i.e., counter to sola scriptura. There is value in understanding Jewish thought during and prior to the time of Christ. However, only as a means of comprehending the context of a passage. Consequently, let us take exceeding care about giving the many silent readers of our forum any expectation of value in Halakah as a guideline for Christian orthodoxy or orthopraxy. Rabbinic teaching will always miss the mark. In Him, Doc |
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2 | having sex if engaged biblical stance? | 1 Cor 6:16 | biblicalman | 228110 | ||
hi doc my point was the translation of a phrase in an old testament passage. The general consensus of the Rabbis may not lead to acceptable doctrine but it is very useful in deciding what Hebrew words mean to people who spoke Hebrew. i could have said in my view and according to my knowledge of Hebrew. but people might then have dismissed it. Jesus did not argue that the Scribes were wrong in their translation of the Hebrew. He said that Moses had spoken of divorce becos of the hardness of men's hearts. In fact both the Scribes and Beja misunderstood the real meaning of Deuteronomy 24. But that did not mean that the Scribes were incorrect in their translation. I agree completely that American dispensationalists who teach what you state are misinterpeting Scripture. I lay no emphasis on what the Rabbis teach, except as showing Jewish opinion. But I do respect their knowledge of Hebrew, even though they may sometimes fail to distinguish between their Hebrew and ancient Hebrew. May i suggest that you read what i actually wrote again |
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3 | having sex if engaged biblical stance? | 1 Cor 6:16 | DocTrinsograce | 228112 | ||
Dear biblicalman, I promise to read it again, sir. Notwithstanding, my caution still stands. In seven years on the forum, one gets a sense of what will be "read into" the most casual of assertions. That sense comes from many responses. Which has persuaded me that those responses are quite probably representative of the many non-responders. (Drop me an email sometime if you would like to discuss it further -- besides which, I would like to buttonhole you about Baptists in the UK.) In Him, Doc |
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