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Commentary of 1 John 3:9 John furthers the explaination of why sin is abhorrent to the children of God using language that might seem contrary to the Christian experience. This is because he is presenting the perfect divine seed implanted in us that awaits it's final manifestation (cf. 3:2)...

Stan, Thank you for your participation in the discussion. Let's start with your translations. I do not disagree with the translation "seed." Yet the question remains what is God's seed, or what does John mean behind this phrasing? Did God plant a literal plant-like seed in us? Is God's...

Recently I have presented an exposition of 1 John 2:28-3:10 which is a wonderful section of Scripture. In my exposition I studied the word spevrma which is translated "seed." The phrase "His (God's) seed" is never used within the NT except here in 1 John. So what does this phrase mean? Here...

Never once did I mention "gain." This is a straw-man fallacy if you are suggesting anything different. The Scripture you posted says nothing to conflict with my comment which was about the ill effects the Corinthians were suffering from improperly partaking in the Eucharist. This fact gives...

No Stan you misinterpret what I say. I said, "The idea of the reasoning of the author's repetition in the Scripture is unsatisfactorily settled by any of the commentaries, hence the numerous arguments concerning such." It is interesting every commentary consulted suggest this is the same...

Here is the pertinent information in the commentary you posted which I underlined for emphasis: had two degrees: first he was caught up "to the third heaven," and from thence to "Paradise" (2Co 12:4) [Clement of Alexandria, Miscellanies, 5.427], which seems to denote an inner recess of the...

The pertinent information is in the paradise word.

Here is a different commentator on the same issue... But why does he repeat himself? Thrall thinks that Paul “may be emphasizing his total lack of comprehension about how the event occurred. It was a wonderful happening whose mode of operation was known only to God.” This conclusion makes the...

Conceptions of the number of “heavens” varied so much in Jewish circles that it is impossible to know why Paul selected the digit three but, in view of his description in v. 4, it appears that he considered the third heaven the ultimate in celestial experience. 3—The repetition in this verse...

Stan it has been shown, you simply decide to deny the evidence. I have no responsibility to convince you, I can only present the truth of the Scriptures. If you choose to suppress the truth, what can I do?

2 Corinthians 12:2-4 Paul uses the terms interchangeably.

The point is Stan Paul uses third heaven and paradise interchangeably.

Yes that is the subject of this thread...referring back the the 2 Corinthians 12:2 from the Bible Knowledge Commentary... Paul’s indirect reference to himself as a man in Christ showed that he regarded this great experience not as a consequence of inherent worthiness or spiritual excellence but...

Assuredly my brother at home with the Lord is heaven. Without question our Savior will be there! As I have been able to I interpret we have the first heaven (our atmosphere), the second heaven (outer space), and the third heaven (God's domain). The word translated "heaven" has been used...

I am ready!

If I desired a response I would have. Questioning OT inspiration seems to be trending recently, so it was more of a general statement. Yet the comment directly above mine by StanJ was the reference.

If Scripture does not fit our pet doctrines it is best to question the validity of it. Or perhaps we should question the validity of our doctrine? I think the latter.

Really? Perhaps you can explain how? Here is the direct context... 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body...

More than just an important memorial Paul teaches the significance of properly partaking in the sacrament. 29 For he who eats and drinks, eats and drinks judgment to himself if he does not judge the body rightly. 30 For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep. It can...

iakov, John 6:63 because I feel it is critical in understanding the section and it is within the context of the bread of life section. 63 “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. Also I would direct you back to...