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NASB | 1 Corinthians 15:3 ¶ For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 15:3 ¶ For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to [that which] the Scriptures [foretold], [Is 53:5-12] |
Subject: Where is the Scripture? |
Bible Note: Thanks for your response, Doc. Having researched many, many Christian sites on-line, every single site stated there was no such scripture, but then proceeded to spew out a litany of outrageous attempts to defend Paul’s claim. In verse 4, Paul continues, “that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures”. Again, there is no basis for this claim – a claim which is quite specific – “on the third day”. I’m interested in and perplexed by the quotes, not only because they don’t exist, but also because they conflict with Paul’s major theme of revelation. In his epistles, Paul consistently acknowledges his Source. Everything is revealed to him by the Spirit. (Galatians 1:11-12) “For I want you to know, brethren, that the Gospel which was proclaimed and made known by me is not man’s gospel [a human invention, according to or patterned after any human standard]. For indeed I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but [it came to me] through a [direct] revelation [given] by Jesus Christ (the Messiah).” The phrase, “nor was I taught it”, implies to me that it was not in written form. That is, he also did not learn it from reading the Scriptures. In the following passage, this is reaffirmed in the phrase, “was never disclosed to human beings in past generations”, which to me implies again that it was not written down. Rather, Paul concludes, “it has now been revealed … by the Spirit.” (Ephesians 3:3-5): “[And] that the mystery (secret) was made known to me and I was allowed to comprehend it by direct revelation, as I already briefly wrote you. When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ. [This mystery] was never disclosed to human beings in past generations as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles (consecrated messengers) and prophets by the [Holy] Spirit.” You wrote: “The Lord Jesus Christ is on every page of Scripture.” I’m certain you are being most serious, but, I’m sorry -- I don’t know how to response to this! And I know I have spewed out a bunch of stuff. Forgive me if it’s not appropriate and/or if you are not interested in such an exploration into the unknown mysteries of the Gospel. God Bless, Infinity700 |