Subj : Fear of Witnessing
To   : Newborn
From : George Pope
Date : Sun Oct 16 2005 14:29:00

N>  > Section 1 has been misinterpreted through the ages as "MAKE" disciples (w
N>  > they want/like it or not!) when what it really means is "accept students
N>  > regardless of their ethnic origins"
N>  >
N>    And what makes your interpretation accurate in translation?  I see you
N>    expounding your version, but, don't see any evidence of your credentials.
N>    I accept the intrepretation of the majority scholars if you don't mind.

The clear context is there for anyone to understand in every legitimate(albeit
somewhat inaccurate) translation!

Jesus himself never "MADE" disciples("students") and, in fact, would leave any
area where there weren't enough people spontaneously expressing interest in his
teachings.  Peter made it clear in his teachings, deriving from a
divinely-inspired vision, that one may not be prejudiced against non-Jews in
teaching the gospel.

N>   The Berean call was to 'search' the Scriptures daily NOT correct them.

First you have to search the established Scripture to verify any claim to NEW
scriptures!

Yuo do know that in Timothy, where it says, "all scripture is inspired" does
not say "all Scripture"(capitalized)?  It says "omni scriptura"(ie. "all
things-written") so all "things-written"(the context is a time when written
documents were laboriously created over time, with much time for the Spirit to
influence one (one just didn't commit one's self to writing unless it was worth
the value/cost of papyrus/etc.!

This is a far cry from claiming that all Stephen King's works are inspired,
although I'd still say they are worthy of instruction _for the believer_ (as
the beilever, with a believing teacher, will learn that certain
statements/ideas in King's books only have their value as a NEGATIVE
instruction (just like there are positive AND negative commandments & lessons
to be had in the Bible)

The Roman Church granted special canonical status to certain documents
circulating purporting to be God-inspired. . .

Aesop's Fables have had a certain benefit to all mankind, too -- the Church has
even usurped one of the pagan morals ("the gods help those who help
themselves", just translating it to "God helps those...") which is deemed proof
of God's acceptance of other Church precepts.

Because I care,
|<+]::-)  (Cyberpope(the Bishop of ROM!))


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