Micaiah
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Compare all verses containing these two Greek words and it’s abundantly clear that they have the same general sense of “love”.
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Compare all verses containing these two Greek words and it’s abundantly clear that they have the same general sense of “love”.
I already researched this matter.
civic
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Agape has nothing to do with friendship or relationship like phileo
Even though the King James versions are based on Textus Receptus Greek manuscripts, it still behooves you to understand Greek in order to properly understand the NT. Greek is still a much more concise language than English even though the English language has spent centuries incorporating new words from many international languages.
Complete
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“It shall greatly help you to understand the Scriptures
if you mark not only what is spoken or written,
but of whom and to whom,
with what words,
at what time,
where,
to what intent,
with what circumstances,
considering what goes before and what follows after. '
(Miles Coverdale)
if you mark not only what is spoken or written,
but of whom and to whom,
with what words,
at what time,
where,
to what intent,
with what circumstances,
considering what goes before and what follows after. '
(Miles Coverdale)
Complete
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'But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured:
but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of,
knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures,
which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. '
(2Timothy 3:10-17)
Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured:
but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of,
knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures,
which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. '
(2Timothy 3:10-17)
Complete
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'Of these things put them in remembrance,
charging them before the Lord
that they strive not about words to no profit,
but to the subverting of the hearers.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
But shun profane and vain babblings:
for they will increase unto more ungodliness.'
(2Timothy 2:14-16)
charging them before the Lord
that they strive not about words to no profit,
but to the subverting of the hearers.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
But shun profane and vain babblings:
for they will increase unto more ungodliness.'
(2Timothy 2:14-16)
Complete
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Hello @Micaiah,
Knowing the meaning of the original wording, liberates you from the vagaries of translation, and gives you a deeper and wider knowledge of the meaning of the writer: and within it's context, gives clarity and true understanding. Thereby ensuring that you are not in error through ignorance.
Within the love of Christ our Saviour,
Our risen and glorified Lord and Head.
Chris
Micaiah
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Translation accomplishes this task. Experts in the languages are better equipped for this work.
How “deeper” do you want to go with “love your neighbor as yourself”?
I imagine one could go deep enough to make this scripture void.
Complete
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Hello @Micaiah.
Mankind is prone to err, and is subject to bias.
I, personally, love the King James version of the Bible, for it is what I am most familiar with: but I still look to see what the original words being used mean in the original, and compare Scripture with Scripture to ensure that I am understanding what the Holy Spirit intends, and not my own flawed understanding..
Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris
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Micaiah
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Not godly men who fear God.
Aeliana
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There are a lot of bible study tools available to us today. Apps for your phone, Bible in a year programs. Daily devotions which I happen to like. Then there are word books. Those are books written by various authors on subjects relating to Christianity and upon different books found in the bible.
Here's one I like from YouVersion
Moses, at this point the leader of God’s people for 40 years, knew full well the inability of the people to choose life that they could live. Throughout their journey, they had consistently murmured against God, doubted Moses’ leadership and been given over to death and destruction. Moses began his final sermons to the people of God on the plains of Moab with a vivid recounting of the gory details of their rebellion in chapter 1 of this very book. Even Moses, the great deliverer, had been unable to consistently choose life; therefore he died without ever stepping foot on the ground that he had been pursuing for 40 years (Ge 3:21 – 29).
Yet, he again reminded the people of their need to choose life. By this point, the entire generation that scorned the promises of God and were forced to wander in the wilderness had died. This new generation could vividly remember the death of their parents in these wilderness years. They now were faced with a decision: Would they follow in the path of their ancestors, disobey God and die — or would they be a new generation who trusted God, walked in his ways and lived bountifully in the land of promise?
Jesus’ life and ministry ushered in hope for all those trapped in the cyclical pattern of sin and death. He fulfilled God’s promises to the people by giving them a path to life. John wrote that Jesus claimed to be “the way and the truth and the life” (Jn 14:6). By coming to him, people can find the path to life, not through conformity to a system of rules, but by submission to the person of Christ. In him is life and life to the full (Jn 10:10).
Jesus, I want to choose life. I want to choose you. Help me to make each decision for you, so that I don’t fall into the cyclical pattern that causes so much suffering. Amen.
Read:
DEUTERONOMY 30
Here's one I like from YouVersion
The Jesus Bible Reading Plan
CHOOSE LIFE
At the end of his life, knowing that he would die without ever entering the promised land, Moses once again held out the covenant promises of God to the nation of Israel. In many ways, the challenge to “choose life, so that you . . . may live” (v. 19) is as old as mankind. In the garden, God held out the same promise to Adam and Eve (Ge 2:15 – 17), though they made the foolish choice and pursued death. Ever since, all people have been trapped in a cycle of sin. Certainly there have been times when people returned to God, but these seasons have been short-lived.Moses, at this point the leader of God’s people for 40 years, knew full well the inability of the people to choose life that they could live. Throughout their journey, they had consistently murmured against God, doubted Moses’ leadership and been given over to death and destruction. Moses began his final sermons to the people of God on the plains of Moab with a vivid recounting of the gory details of their rebellion in chapter 1 of this very book. Even Moses, the great deliverer, had been unable to consistently choose life; therefore he died without ever stepping foot on the ground that he had been pursuing for 40 years (Ge 3:21 – 29).
Yet, he again reminded the people of their need to choose life. By this point, the entire generation that scorned the promises of God and were forced to wander in the wilderness had died. This new generation could vividly remember the death of their parents in these wilderness years. They now were faced with a decision: Would they follow in the path of their ancestors, disobey God and die — or would they be a new generation who trusted God, walked in his ways and lived bountifully in the land of promise?
Jesus’ life and ministry ushered in hope for all those trapped in the cyclical pattern of sin and death. He fulfilled God’s promises to the people by giving them a path to life. John wrote that Jesus claimed to be “the way and the truth and the life” (Jn 14:6). By coming to him, people can find the path to life, not through conformity to a system of rules, but by submission to the person of Christ. In him is life and life to the full (Jn 10:10).
Jesus, I want to choose life. I want to choose you. Help me to make each decision for you, so that I don’t fall into the cyclical pattern that causes so much suffering. Amen.
Read:
DEUTERONOMY 30
JOHN 10
Kenny
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Glad to hear it. As we know it's living word.
Kenny
Member
It's great we understand each other.
Kenny
Member
Yes I've dealt with it myself also just from the other end. I definitely don't believe in king james only.
Complete
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Hello @Aeliana,
I enjoyed your entry: however in regard to Bible study, using a Bible plan with a commentary like this, places you at the mercy of the provider, unless you make your own study of the Scriptures themselves, and you use them as the yardstick by which you judge what is written in the commentary.
Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris
I enjoyed your entry: however in regard to Bible study, using a Bible plan with a commentary like this, places you at the mercy of the provider, unless you make your own study of the Scriptures themselves, and you use them as the yardstick by which you judge what is written in the commentary.
Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris
Name me even one godly man who perfectly understands the New Testament.
Micaiah
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You don’t understand the New Testament??
It explains the gospel.
It tells us of how Christ came, what he did, and what he accomplished, as was prophesied in the Old Testament.
It sums up the law plainly.
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