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NASB | Genesis 2:9 Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 2:9 And [in that garden] the LORD God caused to grow from the ground every tree that is desirable and pleasing to the sight and good (suitable, pleasant) for food; the tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the [experiential] knowledge (recognition) of [the difference between] good and evil. [Rev 2:7; 22:14, 19] |
Subject: The fruit and leaves of the tree of life |
Bible Note: It almost seems to me that there are possibly three types of Christians in this world. Ones who are sound in biblical doctrine and build on the foundation of rock. There are those not so biblically sound whose foundation is laid on sand. And then there are the eclectic, those whom take bits and pieces of sound and unsound doctrine and build half on rock and half on sand. For the eclectic, I pray that when the storm comes, they’re standing on the part built on rock so as not to be swept away with that built on the sand. My criticisms were not meant to be so unless they accurately apply to the faltering position one takes while piece milling that which one finds to support a position that is contradictory in and of itself, and not in complete harmony with Scripture. I’ve learned that if you critique another concerning their approach to supporting a particular doctrine or position, you better be well prepared to defend your own using those same critiques. By your own admission jonp, you fail to do that and therefore make it difficult for someone such as myself, to give your opinions full consideration. As I stated in the previous post, your position seems as dangerous as someone who would “purposely” submit to scattering falsehoods. You take some biblical truth and apply it to your thinking, but then disregard other “truths” that do not corroborate your thoughts. You must include all of the truths put forth in the Word in order to finally stand on a sound base. I actually can and do agree with some of what you posted on the topic, as well as others, but cannot identify with much of it and at this point am not truly concerned with trying to understand your position. Maybe that is here nor there but personally, I don’t want to continue to on a path that further displays our differences or lack of understanding one another. Just a quick response to my use of “symbolism” and it being a loaded word. Re-read my post. The only reference I made was a quote from you inserting symbolism, it wasn’t mine, although, I really have no problems using the term. I appreciate the invite to respond via e-mail, but I’ll keep correspondence with you publicly my friend. It benefits us both I think to have others who can help us to identify if a topic is still remaining fruitful or not. I’ll agree with you that this one has gone on long enough and far enough off track, as far as my participation is concerned. I’ll leave the last words to you should you chose. Stand in His grace, WOS |