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21 | Is Desiderata in the Bible? | Romans | AWilliamson | 217987 | ||
Thanks Doc, That clarifies to me what you said somewhat. I'm absolutely in agreement with having everything out in the open when in comes to textual criticism and translation. Your note is very helpful. Without mixing terms, I think perhaps that the interpretation/exposition of the Word involves some "textual criticism" at times. What I mean is, as H.C.G. Moule put it: "It is an obviously right principle, though calling for most cautious application, that no amount of MS. evidence ought ever to force on us a reading which mars the context" I believe that many of the textual problems would solve themselves if we had a deeper appreciation of the general context, flow of thought and spiritual import of the specific scriptures under consideration. Food for thought anyway! In Christ, Andrew |
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22 | Is Desiderata in the Bible? | Romans | AWilliamson | 217943 | ||
"Textual criticism and translation are disciplines that do not depend on the spirituality of the person involved in the process. Indeed, we would rather that such endeavors were as free from a theological agenda as possible." Hi Doc, Could you expand a little or perhaps clarify? a] I personally myself would prefer that a person with a high view of the Scriptures, such as their plenary inspiration, were involved in textual criticism and translation. b] I don't claim expertise in the field of biblical textual criticism but I would believe people adhering to the revealed truth, with a desire to obey, are more likely candidates for the pure translation and transmission of the Holy Scriptures. Your comments are welcome, please enlarge Warmly, in the Lord, Andrew |
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23 | Our authority in His name? | John 6:29 | AWilliamson | 217697 | ||
Hello folks, This is Andrew. Just to say that david signed in on the computer that I use, he signed in under his own password but for some reason when he posts it comes up as my user name?! There seems to be some computer glitch. Sorry about this, will try to see that it doesn't happen again. Andrew |
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24 | Our authority in His name? | John 6:29 | AWilliamson | 217683 | ||
Oh dear - using my brothers computer again at home, don't know why it doesnt come up as dwilliamson...very sorry. This is David. (dwilliamson). | ||||||
25 | Our authority in His name? | John 6:29 | AWilliamson | 217682 | ||
Now for the Matt 24v36 passage. 1. You will note that the expression "neither the Son" is omitted from the KJV/NKJV versions in Matt 24v36 and I believe it should be. 2. The word "neither the Son" ARE however found in Marks Gospel Ch13v32 and the reason why I believe this is the case I have noted below. We have been given 4 Gospel records, each with a particular purpose (as most will know). Matthew presents the Lord as King/Messiah, Mark as Servant, Luke as Man, John as Son of God. In the Gospel of Mark the Lord Jesus is presented to us as the perfect Servant and that is why I believe this expression is recorded there. In John 15v15 we read these words "...the servant knoweth not what his master doeth...". When the Lord said that, what He was saying is that it is not the servants PLACE to know such things. Now, I believe that this is the position the Lord takes up in Mark 13v32. He is the Servant - as such He has been given certain truths to reveal by the Father, this He does perfectly. But, when it comes to "the day or hour" He does not know in the sense that it is not His place to know as a Servant. I want to quote William MacDonald if I may: "It is well known that this verse has been used by enemies of the gospel to prove that Jesus was nothing more than a man with limited knowledge like ourselves. It has also been used by sincere but misguided believers to demonstrate that Jesus emptied Himself of the attributes of Deity when He came into the world as a man. Neither of these interpretations is true. Jesus was and is both God and Man. He had all the attributes of Deity and all the characteristics of perfect manhood. It is true that His Deity was veiled in a body of flesh, but it was there nonetheless. There was never a time when He was not fully God." (William MacDonald, Believers Bible Commentary, Pg1357). To use this one verse as a basis for an argument against the Lord Jesus possessing the full attributes of deity is in my opinion very unwise. Hope this hs helpful to some. In Him David |
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26 | does cremation affect resurrection | 1 Cor 15:37 | AWilliamson | 217631 | ||
Dear Mike, When it came to the resurrection, the Sadducees in our Lord's day didn't believe in it. The Lord's response to this was two fold -that they didn't know the scriptures or the power of God" (Matt 22v29). In one of the earliest writings of the Old Testament, Job declares with a faith which reaches beyond his natural sight. (Job 19v26) "Even after my skin is destroyed, Yet from my flesh I shall see God;" That is tremedous. Whatever way the body is destroyed the Scripture says - it shall be raised. The old hierarchy of the Middle Ages dug up the bones of the venerable John Wycliffe, they hated him so much that they then burned his bones to ashes and scattered them in the nearby river. That won't stop Wycliffe being raised from the tomb and receiving his reward. Praise God! Many of us have stood by the grave of a Christian loved one, praise God the day is coming when Death will be swallowed up in victory - "O Death where is your victory? O Death were is your sting?...but thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15v54-57) Hope this helps, Andrew |
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27 | Was Jesus Christ, Son of God from start? | John 3:1 | AWilliamson | 217594 | ||
Vkey, He was the Son of God from all eternity. As to OT references to the Son of God, check out Proverbs 30v4 where it intimates that God has a Son. "What is his name? or what is HIS SON'S name if you can tell?" Hence the Agur knew that God had a Son. Isaiah tells us about the coming of the Lord Jesus into this world, he says that "Unto us a child is born, unto us A SON IS GIVEN" (Isaiah 9v6)- praise God that He was a Son when he was given to Bethlehem and a Son when delivered up to the Cross! John 3v16 "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son" - God gave His Son, His only begotten, not only into the world but up to death on a Cross for us. "Only begotten" is the translation of one word "monogenes" which means "one of a kind" "unique" - He was the Son who was unique to the Father, and yet He was given to the Cross for us! John 3v17 "God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through Him might be saved" Galatians 4v4 "When the fullness of the time was come God sent forth His Son" ...etc. He was evidently the Eternal Son before He came. Incidently if we believe in the Eternal Fatherhood of God, we must believe in the eternal Sonship of Christ. Finally, Vkey, you have mentioned Luke 1v35, please note that it DOESN'T say "the Holy One born to you shall BECOME the Son of God" BUT "shall be CALLED the Son of God". In His true humanity, He would become KNOWN and ACKNOWLEDGED by men as truly the Son of God. You also quoted, Heb 1v5, if you look at the greek, or change to a more accurate version you will find that it doesn't say that God became his father, but says "You are my Son today have I begotten you". Begotten means "brought forth", in this context, I take it, that it is a reference to the birth of Christ, begotten of the Holy Spirit, by way of the Virgin birth. I know it's an old thread but I thought I would clarify this important truth. In Christ, Andrew (really!!) |
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28 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | AWilliamson | 217568 | ||
Thanks brother John. I have never actually read the full story of Martin Luther so if anyone can advise a good short version I'll have to read it. I remember the first time I studied Romans and the stability (and as you say "peace of mind and spirit")it gives to realise that all of Gods dealings are righteous. He righteously judges, and He righteously justifies. Is it any wonder that Paul writes "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen." (Rom 11v33-36) David |
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29 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | AWilliamson | 217566 | ||
Doc, I must say, I believe that is the most succinct and excellent summary of the whole argument of the epistle to the Romans I've read. Thanks brother David |
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