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21 | What is my role in my sanctification? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 99673 | ||
Glad to have found you on the internet Ed. You seem to be very knowledgeable and I very much appreciate your answer to my question. I have another question that I have posted on this site, but since you seem so knowledgeable I would be very interested in hearing your response to my question. I have already searched this site for this subject matter and came up with nothing helpful. My question is "What is my role in my own sanctification?" Blessings. Pam |
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22 | What is my role in my sanctification? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 99863 | ||
I found the answer on Bible.org. Many thanks to all who responded to my questions and for all the work and thought I know each of you put into it. While each of you was helpful in what you wrote, I found the answers to my question on sanctification on the web site Bible.org. It is an awesome web site that I know each of you will enjoy! To see the article that helped me out, go to the Bible.org website, select "Advanced Studies" on the left. Scroll down to pheumatology (the Holy Spirit). Then select "Wesleyan and Keswick models of sanctification". Awesome article. I think you will all enjoy it and learn from it, too. Also scroll down to "Soteriology (Salvation)" and select "Regeneration, Justification, and Sanctification." Another very interesting article. Please let me know what you think of the Bible.org web site and the "Wesleyan and Keswick Models of Sanctification" article. Blessings, Pam |
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23 | What is God's part in my santification?. | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 99990 | ||
Dear Ed, Thanks so much for your concern and interest. Your words are always so gracious. I think it will be helpful for me to write down my new understanding of my role in my own sanctification. Perhaps there are still a few “kinks” left to be ironed out that you may be able to help me with. I was caught up in the Keswick understanding of sanctification. And I could not seem to figure out how to make it work. The reason why is because the Keswick understanding of experiential sanctification seems to be unbiblical, as that article pointed out to me. Points from this article that really jumped out at me that I had falsely believed to be true were: Keswick wrongly teaches: 1. sanctification comes by faith, and not in any other way! 2. Keswick explicitly disavows eradication of the sin nature. If one walks in the Spirit, the Spirit carries the burden of Sin. If one sins, the Spirit no longer counteracts the tencency to sin and the believer is caught in a spiral of sin. He has no more help in overcoming sin than the unbeliever. 3. Keswick sees the old nature as something which is not subject to transformation, but retains its full force throughout ones life. This contradicts Paul which speaks of the progressive transformation of the believer into the likeness of Jesus (2Cor 3:18; Rom 12:2). 4. Keswick redefines sin by limiting it to volitional acts of rebellion (at least with reference to ones ongoing fellowship with God), which leaves the result that they believe that an individual may at any point in time be described as sinless. 5. Keswick believes it is the believers duty to take leave of his own personality so that Jesus can make all the decisions. The Keswick concept of the filling of the Spirit is akin to demon possession. The New Testament never uses the terminology of control (uses leading) to describe believers relationship to the Spirit. The truth is that a result of the Spirits ministry on our lives is self-control. This would hardly seem posssible if the regenerate self were still totally evil as Keswick claims. 6. Keswick offers spiritual victory through the means of a formula. The Truth is, the test of ones spirituality is not whether one has by faith fulfilled the conditions of a formula, but rather the fruit of the spirit in ones life. 7. Keswick says holiness is freedom from sin, not conformity to Gods character. 8. Instead of a relationship with God producing holiness, Keswick demands holiness before communion. 9. Christ is our Sanctification. If we wish to make any progress in holiness, we have to give up belief in the value of self-effort in holiness. As you can see, all of these points would certainly give someone the wrong idea as to exactly what their role in sanctification was. Once I recognized what “wrong” beliefs I was believing, a whole new world opened up! I think my part in sanctification is that “I” am supposed to PURSUE holiness. Holiness is not attained by faith, like justification. It is work. “I” need to MAKE EVERY EFFORT to be like Jesus, and get rid of every attitude, action and motivation that is unchristlike. As your “assistant” Aixen7z4 said, “Practical sanctification is a process of putting off things that are unlike Christ and putting on things that are like him.” What do you think - am I right so far? But alas, now the question arises in my mind as to where does God come in? I believe that God plays the whole part in both my positional sanctification and my ultimate santification. But what is Gods part in my practical / experiential sanctification? I suppose part of it is that the Holy Spirit reveals to me through reading the bible where I am missing the mark so I can fix it. But whats the difference between my self effort to be holy now that I am saved and my self effort to be good when I was unsaved? What do you think Ed? Blessings, Pam |
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24 | What is God's part in my santification?. | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 99991 | ||
Dear Ed, Thanks so much for your concern and interest. Your words are always so gracious. I think it will be helpful for me to write down my new understanding of my role in my own sanctification. Perhaps there are still a few “kinks” left to be ironed out that you may be able to help me with. I was caught up in the Keswick understanding of sanctification. And I could not seem to figure out how to make it work. The reason why is because the Keswick understanding of experiential sanctification seems to be unbiblical, as that article pointed out to me. Points from this article that really jumped out at me that I had falsely believed to be true were: Keswick wrongly teaches: 1. sanctification comes by faith, and not in any other way! 2. Keswick explicitly disavows eradication of the sin nature. If one walks in the Spirit, the Spirit carries the burden of Sin. If one sins, the Spirit no longer counteracts the tencency to sin and the believer is caught in a spiral of sin. He has no more help in overcoming sin than the unbeliever. 3. Keswick sees the old nature as something which is not subject to transformation, but retains its full force throughout ones life. This contradicts Paul which speaks of the progressive transformation of the believer into the likeness of Jesus (2Cor 3:18; Rom 12:2). 4. Keswick redefines sin by limiting it to volitional acts of rebellion (at least with reference to ones ongoing fellowship with God), which leaves the result that they believe that an individual may at any point in time be described as sinless. 5. Keswick believes it is the believers duty to take leave of his own personality so that Jesus can make all the decisions. The Keswick concept of the filling of the Spirit is akin to demon possession. The New Testament never uses the terminology of control (uses leading) to describe believers relationship to the Spirit. The truth is that a result of the Spirits ministry on our lives is self-control. This would hardly seem posssible if the regenerate self were still totally evil as Keswick claims. 6. Keswick offers spiritual victory through the means of a formula. The Truth is, the test of ones spirituality is not whether one has by faith fulfilled the conditions of a formula, but rather the fruit of the spirit in ones life. 7. Keswick says holiness is freedom from sin, not conformity to Gods character. 8. Instead of a relationship with God producing holiness, Keswick demands holiness before communion. 9. Christ is our Sanctification. If we wish to make any progress in holiness, we have to give up belief in the value of self-effort in holiness. As you can see, all of these points would certainly give someone the wrong idea as to exactly what their role in sanctification was. Once I recognized what “wrong” beliefs I was believing, a whole new world opened up! I think my part in sanctification is that “I” am supposed to PURSUE holiness. Holiness is not attained by faith, like justification. It is work. “I” need to MAKE EVERY EFFORT to be like Jesus, and get rid of every attitude, action and motivation that is unchristlike. As your “assistant” Aixen7z4 said, “Practical sanctification is a process of putting off things that are unlike Christ and putting on things that are like him.” What do you think - am I right so far? But alas, now the question arises in my mind as to where does God come in? I believe that God plays the whole part in both my positional sanctification and my ultimate santification. But what is Gods part in my practical / experiential sanctification? I suppose part of it is that the Holy Spirit reveals to me through reading the bible where I am missing the mark so I can fix it. But whats the difference between my self effort to be holy now that I am saved and my self effort to be good when I was unsaved? What do you think Ed? Blessings, Pam |
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25 | What is God's part in my santification?. | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100572 | ||
Dear Ed, I wanted you to know that I reposted the question Mommapbs suggested I repost with the background of why I asked the question. The ID No. is 1000109. It has led to very interesting answers from Reformer Joe that I wanted to share with you and get your comments on. Subject: ?self effort 2 B holy now vs befor saved Joe’s answer: Thanks for your comments. I am familiar with the whole Keswick "Higher Life" thing, and it is quite a mess. I wrote: After recognizing all of that, I now think MY part in my practical / experiential sanctification is that “I” am supposed to PURSUE holiness.' Joe wrote: Yes, as Hebrews 12 tells us and 1 Peter 1:14-16 tells us. We are called to work for God's glory (NOT for our own justification, which was applied to me on the basis of faith in Christ), and those who have been truly justified WILL work. I wrote: "Personal Holiness is not attained by faith, like justification." Joe wrote: I would qualify this by saying that it is not attained by a faith that is alone. I recommend reading Hebrews 11, the so-called "Hall of Faith." These examples of godliness did what they did "by faith," but the fact is that by faith they DID things. Whatever is by self-reliance is futile, but relying on God for the strength to obey Him is not a passive experience. I wrote: 'It is work. “I” need to MAKE EVERY EFFORT to be like Jesus, and get rid of every attitude,action and motivation that is unchristlike.' Joe wrote: Yes, by the power that God supplies. I cannot conquer sin by Joe's effort alone, but because the Spirit of God is sanctifying me and empowering me both to hate my sin and love God's law (see Psalm 119 for the supreme example of the right attitude toward God's commands), I am graciously equipped to fight the good fight of faith. I wrote: "But then the question arose in my mind as to what is Gods part in my practical / experiential sanctification? I believe that God plays the whole part in both my positional sanctification and my ultimate santification. But what is Gods part in my practical / experiential sanctification?" Joe wrote: God supplies the power and works in our hearts to expose sin, causing us to acknowledge it,confess it before Him, thank God for the pardon that comes through Christ, hate that sin, and get to work killing it. I wrote: "I suppose part of it is that the Holy Spirit reveals to me through reading the bible where I am missing the mark so I can fix it." Joe wrote: Yes. I wrote: "But whats the difference between my self effort to be holy now that I am saved and my self effort to be good when I was unsaved?" Joe wrote: The latter is impossible and turns the law into a means of justification. The former is aided and motivated by God himself and is possible because an omnipotent God is bringing it about, even as we participate. Again, I wholeheartedly recommend the books of Jerry Bridges, who has written some very biblical and fascinating things about this. Try to get _The Pursuit of Holiness_ and _The Discipline of Grace._ They both should be available at your local bookstore or any of the usual online Christian booksellers. They are very much worth your time. The bottom line is that even though *we* are working out our salvation in fear and trembling, it is *God* working within us both to WILL and to WORK for His good purposes (Philippians 2:12-13). Both aspects of that must be understood to get the biblical notion of sanctification down. --Joe! All of this led to my next set of Questions to Reformer Joe: Question: "Is the sin nature a substance or a mindset?" Refomer Joes Answer: Not a substance. Mindset is closer. I would call it a disposition. Pam: "Has the sin nature been eradicated and replaced by the new nature?" Joe: That is a good question. Since the believer still struggles with "the flesh" (NIV translates the Greek to "sin nature"), I would say that it hhasn't been eradicated, but it is being put to ddeath in the believer. There is a struggle bbetween the desire to please and obey God in faith and the sin nature (which will ultimately be eradicated). Pam: "Or does the sin nature remain in the believer and battle against the new nature?" Joe: I think that it is clear in the Bible that both dispositions are there. Galatians 5:16 ff. describes this struggle. Pam: "Is the sin nature the same thing as the flesh?" Joe: Yes. Pam: "What is the new nature? Is it God in me or is it a part of me that is a new creation?" Joe: The Holy Spirit indwells the believer, but the new nature is a human one that the Spirit is changing. Pam: "Is the new nature a substance or a mind set?" Joe: A disposition, like the old one. --Joe! Am I still on the right track for thinking that Joe has the right answers regarding practical/experiential sanctification? Blessings, Pam |
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26 | Why are NT epistles in that Bible order? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100811 | ||
Summary of epistles order answers Dear Evangelica, Thanks for you answer. I thought you might benefit from a summary of what answers I have already received. Summary: EdB ‘s answer: Pam the epistles are arranged by category as such; Gospels, Here there is a further break down placing Matthew, Mark and Luke as Synoptic Gospels and John separate,followed by Historical (Acts), the Pauline epistles followed by the general epistles, followed by Revelation. Some make the distinction in the Pauline Epistles further grouping them as letters to churches and pastoral (or individuals) epistles followed by the general epistles and Revelation. Still others assigning a separate designation to Hebrews. Pam’s followup questions: 1. Why aren't the Pauline epistles listed in the order they were written? 2. I am also wondering why the General epistles were put in that order. EdB: First the dates are very subjective. Most can be debated. Aixen7z4: neither the chapter and verse divisions nor the ordinal placement of the books are inspired things. EdB: There is a Bible that places the text in Chronological order it is called the Reese Chronological Bible. Searcher56: The epistles of the New Testament are arranged by author, then length. Even the order of authors are arranged by how much they contributed. I am not sure that the Council of Carthage, in 327, had that in mind ... but, I remember reading that was the (a) reason. Blessings, Pam |
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27 | What is my role in my sanctification? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100826 | ||
Dear Ed, I was wondering whether you knew your "Assistant"! Blessings, Pam |
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28 | What is my role in my sanctification? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100827 | ||
Dear Ed, I was wondering whether you knew your "Assistant"! Blessings, Pam |
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29 | What is God's part in my santification?. | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100835 | ||
Dear Ed, Do you and Joe not play well together? If so, it's too bad. Both of you seem to have a lot of knowledge and wisdom to offer. How does that saying go, "Iron sharpens iron"? I find that when someone disagrees with me, it forces me back to the Scriptures to make sure I have not made an error. Or if I still think I am "right" it still forces me back to the Scriptures so that I can explain my position in a better way. I also find that just because someone might be what I consider to be "wrong" on one subject does not necessiarly mean they will be "wrong" on another subject. In fact, just when I am getting a little cocky, I find that I am the one who is "wrong"! I think on this position with regard to practical sanctification you are both saying the same thing but from different angles. Joe is speaking from a theological perspective of how it all works and you are speaking from the perspective of how to put it into practice. Both perspectives were extremely helpful. Blessings, Pam PS I forgot to send you the first answer Joe sent. Here it is: JOE SAID: Your self-effort before you are saved is a pointless exercise, because no one can attain the perfection that God requires. We all have sinned, and legalism (the idea of earning salvation by law-keeping) is thoroughly refuted in Scripture. We need the imputed righteousness of Christ to be able to stand before an infinitely holy God. The key is understanding that you were not saved just so that you will go to heaven, but so that God's glory would be displayed through your sanctification. So, the Spirit of God motivates us and empowers us to fight against our old sin nature, to put sin to death (Colossians 3). Our role in our sanctification is to wage "no-holds-barred" war against our sin and thereby glorify God (1 Peter 2:11-12). To do this, we rely on God's Spirit that is working within us to give us the strength to do so, and we make use of the means of grace God has given us (word, sacraments, prayer) as our tools and weapons in this struggle. None of those things is effectual in the life of the unbeliever seeking to establish his own righteousness (other than to be used as visual aids for a hypocritical legalism), but they are God's gifts to the Christian, ways in which the Spirit works to glorify the Triune God through our cooperation and transformation (Romans 12:2). A great book on this subject is _The Discipline of Grace_ by Jerry Bridges: http://www.discerningreader.com/disofgracjer.html --Joe! |
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30 | Why are NT epistles in that Bible order? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100850 | ||
Let’s make a deal. I’ll summarize the answers to the questions that I have posted if you would summarize the answers to all the other questions. What do you think Ed? Do we have a deal? I think it would be a great idea to do this as I do not have DSL and it takes me forever to read through every answer - especially, with regard to past posts on subjects I am interested in reading. Blessings, Pam |
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31 | What is God's part in my santification?. | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100864 | ||
Dear Ed, May I ask what different viewpoints you and Joe are coming from? Election? Covenant Theology? Escatology? Other? I find it helpful to know what theological bias (everyone has a theological bias) someone is coming from so I can discern why they are saying what they are saying and still benefit. I think for some it colors their view too much so they are unwilling to hear what the other person has to say. But I personally like to hear all sides and prayerfully meditate on them and come to my own answers. After all, I have been wrong from a theological perspective before (i.e. Keswick sanctification), and I suppose it will probably happen again ! Blessings, Pam PS I most wholeheartedly agree that our relationship with Jesus is the MOST vital thing. And I loved your final statement -“Sanctification is our conscience effort along with the Holy Spirit to seperate ourselves from the lusts of the flesh and this world to walk in a closer relationship with Christ.” It pretty much summarizes the what, how and why of practical sanctification ! Funny thing - this is exactly what I was doing before I got messed up in the wrong Keswick understanding of practical sanctification! |
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32 | Why are NT epistles in that Bible order? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100865 | ||
Dear Ed, Thanks for my chuckle of the day! Blessings, Pam |
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33 | What is God's part in my santification?. | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100882 | ||
Dear Ed, Agreed - let's not go there. Any other differences? Blessings, Pam |
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34 | Why are NT epistles in that Bible order? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 100928 | ||
Dear Ed, For my own benefit, I think I'm going to summarize this thread on sanctification and the other one that started when I reposted one of my questions. When I get done, I will post it for others to read. I'm just waiting for one more answer from Joe on his view of 2Peter 1:4. You probably saw the post on ID 100109. I was asking Joe specifically because of his view on what the new nature is. If you would like to address the question, that would be great. If you don't want to "get into it with Joe" you can address it here if you like. I sent it Sat - do you think it is buried now - or do you think perhaps Joe took the weekend off? After I summarize this thread, I'm thinking of summarizing some of the other major topics that people keep discussing. What subject do you think I should attack first after this thread? Blessings, Pam |
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35 | 2Pe1:4How believer partake of God natur | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101832 | ||
I still don’t get what 2Peter 1:4 means. Dear ED, Sorry I wasn't able to get back to you right away. “Life” got in the way! Every commentary I read says what you (or the MacArthur Study Bible) said, but, I still don't get it. That’s why I asked this question in the first place. I recognize that the Holy Spirit dwells in the believer. But I don’t see how this passage is saying that. Perhaps you can help me process this through. It seems to me that Peter is writing to people who are already believers (vs 1). So why would Peter tell BELIEVERS that they “MIGHT” become “Partakers of the Divine nature” when they already have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them? Could the Divine nature be refering to the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22)? Verse 5 goes on to say that “For this very reason (what reason?) applying all diligence, in YOUR FAITH supply ...." Here is the verse and the way I was seeing what each of these phrases mean. The verse phrases are in quotes and my thoughts as to what they mean are in parentheses. What have I misunderstood? 2Peter 1:4 "For by these” (His divine power and the true knowledge of Him) “He has granted to US” (believers) “His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them” (the promises to the church?) “YOU” (believers-vs 1) “MIGHT” (it doesn’t say “already have”) “become PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE,” (??? fruit of the spirit ???) “having escaped (past tense) the corruption that is in the world by lust." 2Peter 1:5 “For this very reason” (what reason?) “applying all diligence, in YOUR FAITH supply ....” Any help would be greatly appreciated. Blessings, Pam |
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36 | Various Questions on James 1:9-12 | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101871 | ||
Dear Tim, So glad you are online and answered this question for me. Of course, it makes perfect sense now! I have a few more questions on some other stuff I am working on at the moment in the book of James. Perhaps you can help me with those questions too. In James 1:9-10, I have a few questions: What is the “high position” in which the poor brother should take pride and what is the low position the rich man (believer?) should take pride (James 1:9)? Why would a person take pride in a low position? What sort of pride is James talking about? Also in James 1:12, I was wondering what is the "Crown of Life"? Is it : 1) It is "Eternal Life" as the Life Application Bible notes says? (If it is eternal life, I don't get it. A crown is a reward, isn’t it? How can eternal life be a reward? Isn’t it a gift?) 2) A martyrs crown (Rev 2:10, Lk 6:22, Matt 5:10-12, 2Tim 3:12 - are these martyrs crowns) ? 3) Or would you agree with the Bible Knowledge commentary that "the life which is promised is probably life here and now, life in its fullness, life in its completeness." Thanks for any insight you may have on these verses. Blessings, Pam PS I have read some of your old postings and it is evident you have insightful comments on many subjects. I just ordered 2 books by an author you suggested in one of your past posts on election, Robert Shank. They just came yesterday - they were backordered. I’m looking forward to reading them. |
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37 | Various questions on James 1:9-12 | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101903 | ||
Dear Tim, I think I understand what you are saying about vs 9-11, that Jesus puts all BELIEVERS, the rich and poor alike on equal footing so to speak because of their positions in Jesus. So don't trust in your social position or wealth. But I still don’t get what these verses are saying. Vs 9 - Is the high position of the poor brother his position in Christ? Vs 10 - Is the rich man saved? If so, is his low position the fact that he is not saved? Also it seems to be saying that HE, himself, will pass away not his stuff. I noticed that the NIV translates verse 10 very differently from the NASB. The NASB translates the verb as “Let” rather than “should”. NIV “But the one who is rich SHOULD take pride in his low position, because HE will pass away like a wild flower.” NASB “and LET the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like the flowering grass HE will pass away.” Does the translation make a difference in how we should understand this verse? Also, I'm not sure I get what you mean by a "Symbol of victory". Crowns are rewards for our service to Jesus, right? Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. Blessings, Pam |
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38 | Various questions on James 1:9-12 | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101904 | ||
Dear Tim, I think I understand what you are saying about vs 9-11, that Jesus puts all BELIEVERS, the rich and poor alike on equal footing so to speak because of their positions in Jesus. So don't trust in your social position or wealth. But I still don’t get what these verses are saying. Vs 9 - Is the high position of the poor brother his position in Christ? Vs 10 - Is the rich man saved? If so, is his low position the fact that he is not saved? Also it seems to be saying that HE, himself, will pass away not his stuff. I noticed that the NIV translates verse 10 very differently from the NASB. The NASB translates the verb as “Let” rather than “should”. NIV “But the one who is rich SHOULD take pride in his low position, because HE will pass away like a wild flower.” NASB “and LET the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like the flowering grass HE will pass away.” Does the translation make a difference in how we should understand this verse? Also, I'm not sure I get what you mean by a "Symbol of victory". Crowns are rewards for our service to Jesus, right? Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. Blessings, Pam |
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39 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 101986 | ||
Dear Tim, The crown of life illustration was great! I think you are right on that one. That was very helpful. But I am still struggling with the James 1:9-10. You said that for the poor guy his high position is because he is in Christ. And for the rich guy his low position is his human fraility. Why wouldn’t the two different positions be speaking of the same subject? For example, if we are right in thinking that the high position for the poor brother is his being in Christ, why wouldn’t the low position of the rich person be speaking of the same subject, his low position in Christ? Also, vs 11 says the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away. All commentaries I have consulted seem to say what you have been saying, except one - “The New Bible Commentary” edited by D.A. Carson, R.T. France, J.A.Motyer, and G.J. Wenham. This commentary says: “The brother in humble circumstances is encouraged to see himself from God’s perspective and take pride in his high position. ...In contrast the rich person should take pride in his low position. This is probably a deliberately ironic statement. The term “rich” in James is used only for non-believers. James does know of some wealthy Christians (2:2, 4:13) but he speaks of them without calling the “rich”. While the verse might mean that a rich man could properly take pride in having been humbled by God and brought to associate as an equal with poor Christians, it is more likely that James is saying that if the rich person looks at the same future as the “humble” brother, the only thing he has to take pride in is his “low position”, or “his passig away. .... “ What do you think? Could this explanation be right? It differs quite a bit from the other commentaries I have, which is why I feel a little nervous about it. If I may, let me ask you one more question. If you were to teach an adult class on the book of James, what commentaries would you use that would give you in-depth information on each verse? I ask because I am teaching a ladies bible study on the book of James. I have 4 commentaries (the New Bible Commentary (quoted above), the Bible Knowledge Commentary by John Walvoord, the Life Application Commentary, and The Be Book Commentary on James by Wiersbe), but none really goes into the depth I’m interested in pursuing. I enjoy in-depth stuff. Thank you so much for your help and the time you put into answering my questions, especially since you have been busy with other important matters. Blessings, Pam |
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40 | James 1:9-10 high and low positions? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 102108 | ||
Dear Ed, Thanks so much for your suggestion on a commentary for James. I have two books by Zodhiates, "The complete Word Study Old Testament" and "The Complete Word Study Dictionary". Both are helpful. I am sure that a commentary by him would be great! I will probably order it. Do you have Zodhiates 3 volume commentary set on the book of James? If so, what does he say about James 1:9-10 and what does he say the rich brothers low position is? Blessings, Pam |
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