Subject: why was this epistle written? |
Bible Note: Hello, I did demonstrate how to use history and culture to study Biblical Doctrines. I just did it with a different subject. I used the subject of Eternal Security as opposed to particular redemption. Why? I have studied the history and culture behind Adoption in relation to Security more than I have the topic of Redemption and election. I am more familiar with that area. I don't know enough about Election and Redemption in the New Testament culture to comment fully. So, I chose a different subject. As for your other concerns, I never said that we should ignore the Scripture's applications to the Church of today. I am saying that we should use the meanings of then to amplify how the text means to us today. After all, terms change over the years. While a word in the Greek may say this in english, the implied meaning and history behind it has a different meaning and application all together. Take "Logos" for example. IN english, this word means "word". However, when you study the history, cultural, and implied meaings inherant within "Logos", the more accurate translation and meanings would be " the Logic or understanding behind the spoken word, the thought, and so on." Now, this doesn't change the meaning of Jesus being refered to as the "Logos" as used in John 1. The same meaning still applies. Jesus is not only the Word from God, but he is the thought, logic, and understanding behind that word as well. Do you see my point? Jesusman |