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1 | Why was the thorn given | 2 Cor 12:7 | dispen4ever | 208848 | ||
Lest Paul should be "puffed up". Paul was one of the most learned men of his time. He had credentials beyond belief, beyond 5 masters and 5 ph.d's. Paul had a speech impediment, and was unable to write well. No one could accuse him of being "puffed up" in oratory or in his writings! When I preach I preach loud, with a firm voice, as one having authority. I print and write quite well. Paul could do neither of these. His eyesight may have been impacted, as well. See Acts Chapter 9. See also 1 Corinthians 2:3-4a and 2 Corinthians 10:10. |
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2 | Why was the thorn given | 2 Cor 12:7 | dispen4ever | 208871 | ||
No scripture is of private interpretation. 40 men of God wrote 66 books over a period of 1500 years. The NT was written between 37 and 96 a.d. on the not-adjusted calendar. No one who is not being led by the spirit can interpret scripture. Spiritual discernment is absent. See 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. There are similar verses elsewhere (in Timothy, for example). No one can intellectualize or reason-out scripture mentally. It is futile mental gymnastics. Paul could not write well, and he could not speak well. He testifies to this himself. See 2 Corinthians 2:12. Read again 1 Corinthians 2:1-3, and 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. His eyes were impacted by the encounter on the Damascus Road. See Acts 9, Galatians 4:15 and 6:11. What are infirmities? The state of being infirm; feebleness; an imperfection or weakness; esp., an unsound, unhealthy, or debilitated state; a disease; a malady; as, infirmity of body or mind. A personal frailty or failing; foible; eccentricity; a weakness or defect. Synonym: Debility; imbecility; weakness; feebleness; failing; foible; defect; disease; malady; the state of being weak in health or body. In one commentary Paul is said to have been less than 5 feet tall, with over-sized shoulders, and a heavy black beard. His physical appearance was not appealing to those whom he challenged or witnessed to. That would place him shoulder-high to others in the Jewish leadership. He would be looking up to practically everyone he addressed. When he was alone, with his writer, he was filled with spiritual insight, wisdom, understanding, comprehension. He may have been miserably equipped in public, yet God chose him to be His messenger to we non-Jews in his magnificent letters to the church, to individuals, to all of us. I am convinced that he wrote, covertly, the Letter to the Hebrews. Why covertly? They would not have bothered to read it if they knew it was from Paul. The leadership would simply have renounced him and his letter. Sooooo sad. But these are the same guys who rejected their Messiah, Jesus! See my blog, "Spiritually Dividing". His Jewish background was quite extensive and would have called for strict training in matters of the Hebrew religion, see Acts 22:3. I submit that he was more zealous than anyone of that day. He was a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee, Acts 23:6. He described himself as being of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews, in Philippians 3:5. He was a pupil of Gamaliel, one of the greatest teachers of the Jewish law in his day, again Acts 22:3; Galatians 1:14. He spoke Greek and Hebrew, and is identified by one commentary as being fluent in 5 languages, one of them undoubtedly Aramaic, see Acts 17:28; Titus 1:12. His training distinguished him from all the other apostles by far! His educational background was far superior! He was fitted, by birth, education, and experiences to fill a special place in the Hebrew Nation and, a very special place in the implementation of the church for we non-Jews. Hallelujah! I could go on, but this should suffice. My original post is accurate and unalterable. Blessings upon each of Thee and Thy House! |
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3 | Why was the thorn given | 2 Cor 12:7 | DocTrinsograce | 208875 | ||
Dear dispen4ever, Over the years we notice that some forum participants prefer to use the words of others rather than invest the time, energy, and effort in composing their own. There's nothing inherently wrong with that. For example, bringing a particularly well written quote from someone with greater authority, ability, or knowledge than our own can often be an exercise of value to us all. Of course, when we fail to attribute to the rightful owner the words we use, it becomes a different matter. This is what is called plagiarism -- which is just a fancy word for stealing. Its a bit worse than that, however, because it is also an effort to elicit admiration for prowess of intellect, creativity, and academic industry that rightly belongs to someone else. Consequently, this sort of behavior is rooted in violations of at least two and perhaps three of the Ten Commandments; i.e., it is sin -- and that, in all dispensations! Nothing rooted in sin will bring benefit, either to ourselves or to those around us. Indeed, underhanded behavior can often detract from the position we are teaching. It brings doubt to our character, as well as the character of the organizations to which we belong. It demonstrates an allegiance to the spirit of the age, not the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, failure to properly annotate is an explicit violation of the agreement we have signed when we created our account on the forum. Furthermore, every time we post we click a button that says "I Agree." Our gracious host has specific legal requirements by which they can operate. The terms by which we quote are part and parcel of those requirements. Please, in the future, honor our Lord, the Lockman Foundation, and your fellow forum members by employing the highest possible standards of intellectual honesty. Better not to post at all, if it is done on any other basis. In Him, Doc |
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4 | Why was the thorn given | 2 Cor 12:7 | dispen4ever | 208883 | ||
It is equally offensive to lay a charge without supporting evidence. I would remind you that at the time of Christ and for centuries thereafter references and direct quotations were the highest form of flattery, well-received by those who read them. There was ZERO intent on my part to plagarize anyone and I resent that inference. I have been a Pastor-Teacher for many years and I quote or refernce others continuously. Please send me a line-by-line detailed list of information that you found plagaristic or offensive. johann.walter1@gmail.com Thanks! :-) |
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5 | Why was the thorn given | 2 Cor 12:7 | DocTrinsograce | 208885 | ||
Hi, dispen4ever... Public offenses require public censure (1 Timothy 5:20). "His Jewish background was quite extensive and would have called for strict training in matters of the Hebrew religion, see Acts 22:3. He was a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee, Acts 23:6. He described himself as being of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews, in Philippians 3:5. He was a pupil of Gamaliel..." (from post #208871) http://www.parkerbiblebaptist.org/people_of_the_bible_Apostles-11-ThePERCENT20ApostlePERCENT20Paul.htm Replace the word PERCENT with the percent sign. A Christian teacher's most persuasive pedagogical device is his own life. In Him, Doc |
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6 | Why was the thorn given | 2 Cor 12:7 | dispen4ever | 208888 | ||
Where in that quotation is it indicated that I posted it to promote some intellectual proweress? That is an assumption on your part, not a fact. The quoted information, revised to clarify my point, was taken from http://tinyurl.com/46g2vm. I just completed downloading an updated version of a Greek-Hebrew linear translation. Shall I quote it as a source each time I answer a question such as "did Jesus mean today you'll be with me in paradise, or did he mean someday?" Must I also quote the source of THAT quote? |
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7 | Why was the thorn given | 2 Cor 12:7 | dispen4ever | 208893 | ||
p.s. Please note at the top of the referenced and quoted URL http://tinyurl.com/46g2vm that it is FREE to use, but not to sell. | ||||||