Subject: Greek genitive cases and the word "of" |
Bible Note: Attention!! All Forum Members who have dwelt here for two months or less, here is the "Revised Newcomer's Guide to the Forum", originally posted by JVH0212 on 07/25/2001. JVH0212 is now 'kalos.' JVH0212 was one of the early great leaders and pioneers of this Forum, being this Forum's first ever "Most Active User"; the first EVER poster to reach 1,100 posts. Read his post that follows.. "A Newcomer's Guide to StudyBibleForum.com Free! Free! Free! You may file and use this guide without cost or obligation. It is uncopyrighted and will remain so. Similar guides are being sold online for as high as 50 cents each. Welcome to the Forum! Hopefully you will find here much to inform, entertain, inspire and occasionally confuse you. In the brief history of the Forum (as of the date of this writing, 07-25-2001) there have been one or two minor disagreements between members, which are always resolved amicably and diplomatically in a spirit of peace and brotherhood. To my knowledge we have yet to see one person convinced against their will. Nor should they be. I doubt whether any three of us could completely agree on lunch, let alone doctrine. (Disclaimer: The views presented herein do not necessarily represent the views of our gracious host, the Lockman Foundation, or a majority of active Forum members. The views here are my own.) Follwing are guidelines for your consideration: 1) First, before you do anything else, learn to use the Forum Search function. It will make your life on the Forum much simpler. 2) As the Lockman Foundation suggests, use Search to determine whether your question has previously been asked by someone else. 3) Read the Terms of Use. Among other things there, you will note that StudyBibleForum.com is neither a discussion group nor a topical survey. 4) "Your submission may not include...[certain] characters." If you should attempt to use one of these characters, then when you go to preview your submission, you would get the error message above, listing all the unacceptable characters. Print and save that error message. (It may be the only undisputed point you'll ever find at this website.) Normally, unacceptable characters are not a problem here at the Forum. 5) While you are new to the Forum, you may unintentionally submit the same entry two or more times. If you do, don't worry about it. It's easy to do. 6) In the unlikely event that someone will misunderstand or disagree with a particular point of yours, try not to take it personally. Even the closest of friends do not agree on everything. 7) Always bear in mind that the Bible contains many verses which are capable of more than one biblically supported interpretation. In these cases, a calm, reasoned, polite discussion is preferred. 8) There are but few basic principles of biblical interpretation. If you have not already done so, familiarize yourself with and apply them, particularly the principle of analogia scriptura which is defined here: John MacArthur writes: "One of the basic principles of biblical interpretation is the *analogia scriptura*, the analogy of Scripture. In other words, we must compare Scripture with Scripture in order to understand its full and proper sense. And SINCE THE BIBLE DOESN'T CONTRADICT ITSELF, ANY INTERPRETATION OF A SPECIFIC PASSAGE THAT CONTRADICTS THE GENERAL TEACHING OF THE BIBLE IS TO BE REJECTED." (Emphasis added.) 9) To know what constitutes a good and appropriate posting, read the 5 voting questions and the explanations that follow. 1) At any posting, click on the title. 2) This will take you to a page that allows you to vote. 3) Scroll down until you come to "Cast vote" and click on those words. 4) At the next page, scroll down until you see the voting questions and their explanations. 10) In my experience I have found that the Lockman Foundation sincerely desires and welcomes your input. Do not hesitate to contact them with your questions, comments and suggestions. 11) You can save yourself needless frustration if you remember that you need not reply to every criticism you receive. 12) An excellent standard to expect of yourself and your fellow post-ers is: "Every person has a right to their own opinion; however no person has a right to be wrong in their facts." Check your facts carefully before you post them publically for all the world to read and remember. Careful scholarship will save you a lot of embarrassment. 13) 2 Timothy 2:23 (ASV) "But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes." (The possibility, however slight, exists that every great once in awhile, you may encounter a "foolish and ignorant" question. Avoid being drawn into a dispute over it. Stick to the issues and avoid naming personalities involved in the dispute.) WELCOME TO THE FORUM! --JVH0212 "In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, and in all things charity."" |