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I concur that the individuals being discussed in both cases refer to the same group. However, I have previously emphasized that while verses 5 and 6 address Israelites who are residing outside their homeland, the insights shared about them are applicable to all Christians. This is due to Peter's...

I didn't ask you to explain it. I asked you a different question which I am reluctant to repeat.

Legolas chose to fight for the free peoples of Middle Earth, and yet, J.R.R Tolkien predestined that he would.

On the contrary, as Jesus said, someone will not believe the gospel until that individual has been born again or born from above. (John 3) Someone will not come to Jesus unless the Father first draws him. (John 6)

No. The Greek word is based on "zao", but the actual Greek word is "ἔζησαν" (ezsan), which has a different connotation. It refers to someone who has been physically restored to life after having died.

I have not made anything convoluted. Did you not understand that verses 5 and 6 are metaphorical while verse 9 is actual?

Please consider the argument itself. While the Cross indeed inaugurated the New Covenant God would make with the two houses, Jesus also said that their house would be left desolate to them. This clearly indicates that the New Covenant has not yet been kept with those houses. Remember, making...

I can speak for myself if you don't mind.

That isn't the case, as I have already pointed out. Not according to Paul.

So you claim. Why do you presume to know that our discernment is lacking while yours is not? Why do you presume that the text speaks directly to you and that we need your help to understand it?

I acknowledge the validity of that statement. Paul's argument primarily emphasizes that the death of Jesus Christ on the cross serves as the foundation for the New Covenant. Since the prophet Jeremiah foretold the establishment of this New Covenant, it implies that the old covenant is no longer...

The complete thought is conveyed by two words: παρεπιδήμοις διασπορᾶς As you rightly point out, the Greek word "παρεπιδήμοις" indicates foreigners who are living abroad. Putting this idea together with the Greek word "διασπορᾶς" which means "Israelites dispersed among foreign nations," we...

It seems there has been a misunderstanding regarding the context of Peter's statement. Peter referenced David to support his assertion that David's son would not experience decay, emphasizing that this was a prophecy about the resurrection necessary for him to occupy the throne of David. It is...

We are discussing Revelation 20:4, where John says the martyrs were given life. I assume you have a handle on most of the common interpretations of the passage. You hold that ἔζησαν (ezēsan) indicates that the souls lived with Christ for a thousand years, whereas the Greek word means "came to...

In 1 Peter 2:5-6, Peter employs a vivid metaphorical framework rooted in tangible realities. He draws from the imagery of a physical temple built from stones, the sacred role of the Levite priesthood, and the tradition of animal sacrifices. Within this metaphor, he conveys that all...

So you agree? The text does not speak for itself.

Yes. I very much appreciate your thoughtful answers. This is how I learn. I wouldn’t take that as a given. The disciples' unease stemmed from Jesus' alarming proclamation about the imminent destruction of the temple. Their distress was rooted in an unspoken belief that Jesus was destined to...

If the text speaks for itself, why did you write an entire page explanation filled with colors and bold lettering?

Is predestination not found in the Bible?

It seems like your conclusion doesn't quite align with what I expressed, taking my statements further than I intended. Peter is writing specifically to a community of Christians who are also the descendants of Jacob, and who find themselves living in exile away from their homeland. This dual...