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41 | but in John's Gospel. | John 3:16 | richilou | 10532 | ||
I will just add a final point on the issue. In John's theology, the "world" means not only people as most of people think. It is the people in their depravity, in their fallen condition. In the same sense he (John) could say "do not love the world, nor the things that are in the world" (1 John 2.15). Now, I agree with the fact that the simple sense is referring to people and not to earth or material things. It is not for that that God sent His Son. But I think that in adding what I have said here, we are in a better condition to understand the "so" in "God so loved the world..." Now, what I mean by that is that in John 3.16 the exegesis is complete not only with the theoretical sense of a word (what many preacher think unfortunately), it is completed when we apply the text to the life of those for whom it has was written. In the context of John 3, we see clearly the concept of perdition or lostness of humnankind (just the discussion with Nicodemus proves it). And it is in that same launch that Jesus added that God so loved the world (in his terrible condition of not being born again) that He gave His only Son precisely to achieve that mandate. So, in conclusion, remember that a word must always been understood in his grammatical sense, yes, but in the author's purpose too, in order to achieve what God has in mind, that is, to convince the world of their need of salvation. Thank you all, for your frank and friendly participation to the question I asked on the forum. Bye! | ||||||
42 | What does it mean to believe. . . ? | John 3:16 | richilou | 10530 | ||
I am looking to hear from you again. | ||||||
43 | can you know people you never met before | John 3:16 | richilou | 10440 | ||
You have all understand my friend. | ||||||
44 | How can one be sure of his/her salvation | John 3:16 | richilou | 10439 | ||
I think that many people ask question that demand reflexion and oftentimes we forget that in saying much, we confuse other. I don't say it because it would be what you have done, but it is just an advice in passing. | ||||||
45 | No speaking in tongues, no Holy Spirit? | Acts 2:4 | richilou | 10426 | ||
I think that you have well answered to that point of view. As you I think and know that her theology of gifts of the Holy Spirit is not sound. Thank God for your intervention. | ||||||
46 | What does it mean to believe. . . ? | John 3:16 | richilou | 10419 | ||
Good intervention my friend! | ||||||
47 | What does it mean to believe. . . ? | John 3:16 | richilou | 10418 | ||
I think you have explained the theoretical meaning of the word, but you didn't have answer the very question. | ||||||
48 | What does it mean to believe. . . ? | John 3:16 | richilou | 10417 | ||
I think that if you had read the other book of John MacArthur, "The Gospel according to the Apostles" you would change your point of view. Unfortunately, those who think that repentance is not a prerequisite to salvation don't understand what Jesus means by it. Without any blemish... | ||||||
49 | What does it mean to believe. . . ? | John 3:16 | richilou | 10416 | ||
You have not be a scholar to answer that question, but I would say that there would been many things to add to that question. Being a teacher of theology in my local church, I would like to meet you on the mail once again. Thanks! | ||||||
50 | can you know people you never met before | John 3:16 | richilou | 10413 | ||
I think that your sincerity and the shortness of your answer is what you had to say to glorify God. | ||||||
51 | How can one be sure of his/her salvation | John 3:16 | richilou | 10411 | ||
It is an interesting answer, but I think that we have to be shorter as much as possible in our intervention. But I agree with you. | ||||||
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