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41 | Paul's way of arguing | 2 Cor 10:1 | djconklin | 28764 | ||
from the study: "Five conclusions can be drawn from this study, the first three already well-known. First, chapters 10–13, rightly considered as a united major and self-contained part of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, are far from monolithic, certainly streamlined in sections but not as a whole. Second, the Fool’s Speech itself (11,22–12,10) is not of one piece; it is characterized by many shifts in the content and it is often interrupted by reflexive remarks and new starts. Third, notwithstanding pleas, hesitations and interruptions, 11,1-21 can be called the introduction to the Fool’s Speech. Fourth, the wider context contains a very small hortatory frame (10,1 and 13,11), a double defense of Paul’s apostolic authority (10,2-18 and 13,1-10), and also a double clarification of his conviction that, notwithstanding outer appearance and refusal of support, he is not inferior to the other missionaries (11,5-12 and 12,11b-18). One can speak, therefore, of three unequal rings which loosely surround the discourse, each with its own thematic emphasis: parenesis, authority, denial of inferiority. Fifth, in 10,8.12-18 and 11,3-4.12-15.18-20, Paul compares himself with opponents, blames and denigrates them; it would seem that in these small sections Paul prepares himself, through comparison and invective, to proceed to something he does not like to do, that is, to boast in a foolish way26. However, the boasting of titles gives way, almost at once, to boasting of hardships and weakness. Lack of perfect organisation does not prove lack of unity and absence of inner connections. Therefore, one must not deny the prevailing coherence of 2 Cor 10–13. In 12,19 Paul claims: ‘In God’s sight we speak in Christ; beloved, all [is done] for your upbuilding’. This basic intention applies, of course, to the emphasis present in the three rings: moral exhortation, personal authority and denial of inferiority (vilification of the opponents included), but equally to what he expounds in his Fool’s Speech, boasting foolishly, and then paradoxically boasting of his weaknesses. In a lengthy discourse, surrounded by an equally extensive context, Paul shows how the power of Christ is made perfect in his human weakness. Paul depicts his so-called weaknesses but also, in them, his God-given human strength: whenever Paul is weak, then he is strong (cf. 12,9-10)." These kinds of studies are important because they show how Paul has organized his material. With this in mind it becomes easier to understand other complicated passages. |
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42 | study on 1 Cor 8:1-13 | 1 Cor 8:1 | djconklin | 28763 | ||
This is an excellant example of where it is imperative to re-read the text after reading some commentator. Paul is not talking about "eating one kind of food, and abstaining from another"; the verse explicitly says "concerning the food of the idol sacrifices". | ||||||
43 | God's laws or what? | Gal 4:9 | djconklin | 28762 | ||
Gill seems to be saying that Paul does refer to the law of God in negative terms which I noted he does not do elsewhere, so if Gill is correct why should Paul do it here? Certainly there must be more modern scholars who have looked at this issue than one who died in 1771. |
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44 | exegetical study | Mark 2:23 | djconklin | 28761 | ||
from the exegesis: Hoste ("thus") identifies the statement of v.28 as a conclusion that has been reached by what has preceded. Mark explicitly affirms, then, that the passage is intended to show the authority of Christ and the changes brought about by his arrival. Jesus' appeal to scripture (vv.25-26) served well to justify his disciples' actions, but in the end it was more a prelude to a claim of great personal authority (v.28) by which he stands superior to even the sabbath. And this is not without consequence: Jesus' lordship over the sabbath is not an authority which he does not exercise. The fuller details of this await the apostolic writings where it is asserted in more specific terms that the sabbath is no longer a binding principle but in this new age finds its fulfillment in Jesus (e.g., Col.2:16-17). But our Lord himself here lays the groundwork for that very teaching, and his invitation for men to come to him and "rest" (Mat.11:28-30) seems reflective of the same. And when the writer to the Hebrews explains that the new covenant believer, resting in the Lord Jesus Christ, enjoys now and eternally what the old sabbath could only anticipate (cf., Heb.4:3-10), it is merely an extension of the truth laid down here; namely, that the coming of Jesus Christ changed the whole significance of the sabbath forever. Application Of the more obvious applications of the dialogue recorded in this passage is one learned from the mistake of the Pharisees. Their interpretation of the law was very rigid and became an end in itself. It left no room for compassion or any act of goodness which conflicted with it. It offered no governing principles to guide life, only regulations. And these regulations were not themselves of divine origin but human reasoning elevated to a position of which they were not worthy. When law becomes the focus and when human traditions are given the status of divine mandate, the spirit of Christ is absent. More significant still is the portrait of Christ painted here. His coming has ushered in a new age in which the promised salvation of God is realized. The gospel of Christ offers a rest which is more than physical and temporal but, in him, spiritual and eternal. |
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45 | study on Phil. 4:4-9 | Phil 4:4 | djconklin | 28760 | ||
from the link provided: In conclusion Paul emphasizes rejoicing, unity, prayer, setting your hearts upon godly things, and imitating godly examples. It is within these things that the impact of the Church upon the world around it depends. The world sees the unity of the Church. This relies upon the relations of each member with the other. "…And since this in turn depends upon sanctified individuals, the first and most crying need is for a transformation and keeping of hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" (Motyer 207). Works Cited Bauer, Walter, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. Chicago, University of Chicago Pr. 1979. Bruce, F.F. New International Biblical Commentary: Philippians. Peabody, Massachusetts, Hendrickson Publishing, 1983. Douglas, J.D. ed. The New Bible Dictionary 2ed. Downers Grove, IL., Intervarsity Pr., 1962 Halley, Henry H. Halley’s Bible Handbook, Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 1965. Kidd, D.A. Collins Gem Dictionary: Latin-English, English-Latin. Great Britain, HarperCollins Pub. 1957. Lightfoot, J.B. St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 1953. Martin, Ralph P. New Century Bible Commentary: Philippians. Grand Rapids, WM.B. Eerdmans Pueblo CO. 1980. Motyer, Alec. The Message of Philippians: Jesus Our Joy. Downers Grove, IL. Inter-Varsity Pr., 1984. Vincent, Martin R. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles to the Philippians and to Philemon. N.Y. Charles Scribners Sons, 1897. |
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46 | study on Phil 2:5-11 | Phil 2:5 | djconklin | 28758 | ||
Summary: The incarnation of Jesus Christ is often described in terms of the "kenosis" (usually translated "to empty")--a term that comes from the Greek word kenovw [KENOW] in Philippians 2:5-11. This article summarizes the semantics and theology of the text from the perspective of evangelical theology, concluding that Jesus did not "empty" himself of anything. Rather Paul's statement refers to Jesus--who was and is fully equal with God in nature--veiling his preincarnate glory and voluntarily humbling himself by accepting existence in the form of humanity for the purposes of providing salvation. | ||||||
47 | Paul's intrepretative method | Rom 10:16 | djconklin | 28725 | ||
You're welcome; just cruisin' the web to see what I can find. | ||||||
48 | sermon snippet | Rom 1:1 | djconklin | 28723 | ||
You are welcome. Always nice to know that someone appreciated one's work and that it was beneficial. | ||||||
49 | study on 1 Cor 8:1-13 | 1 Cor 8:1 | djconklin | 28722 | ||
Here's some links to a study on 1 Cor 8:1-13: http://home.netcom.com/[tilde]jealsup/12117e.html http://home.netcom.com/[tilde]jealsup/12127e.html http://home.netcom.com/[tilde]jealsup/12137e.html http://home.netcom.com/[tilde]jealsup/12147e.html http://home.netcom.com/[tilde]jealsup/12157e.html http://home.netcom.com/[tilde]jealsup/12167e.html |
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50 | Paul's way of arguing | 2 Cor 10:1 | djconklin | 28720 | ||
Paul's way of arguing is examined here: http://www.bsw.org/ [question mark] l [equal sign] 71821 [and sign] a [equal sign] Comm07.html | ||||||
51 | the Christology of 2 Peter | 2 Pet 1:1 | djconklin | 28719 | ||
Here's a study on the christology of 2 Peter: http://www.bsw.org/[insert question mark here]l[insert equal sign here]7182 in the left column click on Vol 82 (2001) and then in the right hand column scroll down to Terrance Callan | ||||||
52 | Paul's intrepretative method | Rom 10:16 | djconklin | 28717 | ||
wdc, I think that praying, seeking and studying are very good methods of understanding the Bible. |
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53 | Zana Hodges study of James 2:14-26 | James 2:14 | djconklin | 28716 | ||
Here's a link to a study of James 2:14-26 by Zane Hodges: http://www.he.net/[tilde]zhodges/deadfaith/ | ||||||
54 | short study | Rom 11:5 | djconklin | 28715 | ||
Here's the rest of the study: http://www.concentric.net/[tilde]serod/studies/Ro1105c.html | ||||||
55 | short study | Rom 11:5 | djconklin | 28714 | ||
Here's short study on the last half of the verse: http://www.concentric.net/[tilde]serod/studies/Ro1105b.html | ||||||
56 | study on Eph. 4:26 | Eph 4:26 | djconklin | 28712 | ||
Here's a link to a study on Eph 4:26: http://faculty.bbc.edu/rdecker/documents/eph4_26.pdf | ||||||
57 | study on Phil 2:5-11 | Phil 2:5 | djconklin | 28711 | ||
Here's a link to a study on Phil. 2:5-11: http://faculty.bbc.edu/rdecker/rd_ken.htm | ||||||
58 | study on 2 Cor. 4:6-12 | 2 Cor 4:6 | djconklin | 28710 | ||
Here's a link to a study on 2 Cor. 4:6-12: http://fiveft12.odsgc.net/bible_study.htm look for it entitled "Jars of Clay" | ||||||
59 | study on Phil. 4:4-9 | Phil 4:4 | djconklin | 28709 | ||
Here's a link to a study on Phil. 4:4-9: http://fiveft12.odsgc.net/phillippians_44-9.htm | ||||||
60 | The justification of Abraham | James 2:21 | djconklin | 28708 | ||
Here's alink to a journal article that looks at the supposed contradiction between James 2:21-24 and Romans 4:1-3: http://www.dbts.edu/journal.html look for Volume 2: Fall, 1997 and the article by Compton | ||||||
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