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Subject: Why is "literal interpretation" the best |
Bible Note: Greetings John, Let me see if I’m hearing you right. Are you saying that the following verse is a reality? Ephes. 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; And are we to assume that this reasoning is due to, Ephes. 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, That’s interesting but a closer observation, considering the Koine Greek, turns on a little different light. In Ephes. 4:14 and the words “be no more” suggest a different slant. The English is translated from the words, “meketi oman”, which is a subjunctive, present, active, 1st person, plural. The subjunctive mood is the mood of potential or probability. The present tense is generally continuous action at the present time. The active voice simply means that we as believers have to produce the action. The 1st person plural means, “we”. If it was in the indicative mood, I would say you were right, but it’s not a reality or certainty, it’s a “potential”. Paul is emphasizing that it is a “potential”, but the only way to achieve it is through the intake of Bible doctrine under the teaching of those that have the gift to communicate and by doing so on a consistent basis. i.e. study, study, study under one that has the gift. Paul further “warns” that there are false teachers that can and will lead believers astray and these men are so cleaver that it’s easy to be deceived if one is not well versed in Bible doctrine. I don’t mean to be boring, have fun, and have a great day, CDBJ |