Subject: Essentials, where is the proof? |
Bible Note: Greetings Doc! This is one of those interesting examples of how words can take on meanings over time that may have not been original. 'Apithia' is disobedience. However, the ultimate act of disobedience is to refuse to respond to the Gospel. Thus, the word has also taken on the meaning of unbeliever or unbelief. If Christ commands 'repent', and one refuses, that one is both an unbeliever and disobedient. :-) The verb is only used 14 times in the NT, but several times it is used in contrast to 'believe', which is why many translations have translated it as 'not believe'. Well, time for work! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |