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1 Intro | things to come. (John 16:12-13) ~And he gave some, apostles;
2 Intro | things to come. (John 16:12-13) ~And he gave some, apostles;
3 Conclu| through their word; (John 17:15-20) ~
4 1 | world. Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20) ~Afterward he [Christ]
5 Ref | Herbert Weir. Greek Grammar. 1920. Cambridge, MA: Harvard
6 Ref | Harvard University Press, 1984. ~ This article was prepared
7 Ref | MI: Radio Bible Class, 1994. ~· Smyth, Herbert Weir.
8 1 | a preposition has led to 2000 years of flawed theology
9 2 | devils. (I Corinthians 10:16-21) ~Mr De Hann, though he
10 2 | to Matthew's (Mark 14:22-25). In Luke's account, Christ
11 2 | sleep. (I Corinthians 11:27- 30) ~Mr De Hann quotes
12 1 | the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20) ~Afterward he [Christ]
13 2 | kingdom. (Matthew 26:26-29) ~Mark's account is almost
14 2 | sleep. (I Corinthians 11:27- 30) ~Mr De Hann quotes the
15 1 | the Holy Ghost. (John 1:32-33) ~When therefore the Lord
16 1 | 20:20-23; also: Mark 10:37) ~And Jesus came and spake
17 1 | Herbert Weir Smyth, page 376, eis has four uses: Local,
18 1 | God shall call. (Acts 2:38-39) ~Here Peter states explicitly
19 2 | shall live for ever. (John 6:47-59) ~Now one could easily
20 1 | many days hence. (Acts 1:4-5) ~On the day of Pentecost,
21 2 | live for ever. (John 6:47-59) ~Now one could easily argue
22 1 | heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I knew him
23 1 | both of these sacraments is abundant. Christ clearly states the
24 2 | damnation and sickness) when abused. ~
25 1 | though the disciples had accepted Christ and had been baptized
26 1 | Christian church was and is accomplished by Baptism, the spiritual
27 | According
28 Conclu| when they wrote the Gospel accounts and letters that eventually
29 1 | these two sacraments in action. Except for one reference
30 1 | born from above" gives added emphasis to the spiritual
31 2 | interpreted Christ's words. In addition to the continuing witness
32 2 | matter, but he fails to address why a symbolic gesture would
33 1 | children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the
34 1 | Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20) ~Afterward he [Christ] appeared unto
35 | almost
36 | alone
37 2 | sacrifices partakers of the altar? What say I then? that the
38 1 | unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20) ~Afterward
39 1 | the second, "gennethenai anothen." In both cases, the literal
40 | another
41 1 | comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it
42 1 | the Greek reads "gennethei anwthen" and in the second, "gennethenai
43 1 | Afterward he [Christ] appeared unto the eleven as they
44 2 | on their interpretation appears in Paul's First Letter to
45 1 | in Luke 11:32 cannot be applied generally to the preposition
46 2 | the sacrament should be approached. ~Wherefore whosoever shall
47 | around
48 1 | said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of
49 2 | statements figuratively. They asked, "How can this man give
50 1 | Holy Spirit ~And, being assembled together with them, commanded
51 Intro | Michigan, which makes such an assertion. Mr De Hann is of the view
52 1 | several reason. First, he asserts that eis may mean because
53 Intro | Communion. This paper will attempt to show otherwise. It should
54 Intro | Spirit which inspired the authors of the Holy Bible also inspired
55 1 | baptized either by John the Baptist or by someone else in John'
56 1 | him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. (John
57 1 | and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
58 1 | Mark 16:14-16) ~And John bare record, saying, I saw the
59 2 | Christ. ~After describing the basis for the practice of Communion,
60 | became
61 1 | to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.
62 | beginning
63 2 | partakers of that one bread. ~Behold Israel after the flesh:
64 1 | the Holy Spirit onto the believer. Scriptural evidence for
65 1 | 19:2-6) ~Here Paul found believers in Christ who had been baptized
66 Ref | article was prepared by Jeff Beneker <beneker@dg-rtp.dg.com>~ ~
67 Ref | prepared by Jeff Beneker <beneker@dg-rtp.dg.com>~ ~
68 1 | birth, and Chrismation, the bestowing of the Holy Spirit onto
69 2 | same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he
70 1 | commonly referred to in the biblical context as the "laying on
71 2 | cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion
72 2 | eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave
73 2 | particular: ~The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not
74 1 | be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou
75 Intro | have recently received a booklet written by Richard W. De
76 2 | Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion
77 2 | this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance
78 1 | the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable
79 1 | as the LORD our God shall call. (Acts 2:38-39) ~Here Peter
80 Ref | Weir. Greek Grammar. 1920. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University
81 1 | hearest the sound thereof but canst not tell whence it cometh,
82 Intro | tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of
83 2 | a symbolic gesture would carry such a heavy penalty (damnation
84 1 | repentance. If that is the case, then Mr De Hann has just
85 1 | gennethenai anothen." In both cases, the literal translation
86 2 | eateth ...") and says that celebrating "The Lord's Supper" is a
87 1 | worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. And he said
88 1 | but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
89 2 | infuses the bread and wine, changing them mystically into the
90 Conclu| guide as they Baptized, Chrismated and celebrated Communion,
91 Conclu| Conclusions~ By now it should be clear that a belief in the sacramental
92 1 | sacraments is abundant. Christ clearly states the need for a spiritual
93 1 | modern Orthodox Church is closely linked with Chrismation,
94 Ref | Beneker <beneker@dg-rtp.dg.com>~ ~
95 1 | though they were used in combination. Paul meets some disciples
96 1 | be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering
97 1 | Chrismation, which is more commonly referred to in the biblical
98 1 | the spiritual birth that complements the physical birth, and
99 Conclu| Conclusions~ By now it should be clear
100 1 | sacrament of the Church, Holy Confession. ~Second, Mr Robertson's
101 2 | of Christ. ~The Gospels contain just a few direct references
102 1 | expression of purpose, is the one contained in Acts 2:38. The preposition
103 1 | statement. ~The Book of Acts contains many more examples of Baptism
104 2 | passage in Chapter 10. ~Paul continues speaking of Communion in
105 2 | words. In addition to the continuing witness of the Orthodox
106 1 | seems now to say that the converts can be baptized because
107 1 | Mr De Hann's theory to be correct, the Greek Church would
108 | could
109 1 | something is measured or counted; and Other Uses, which express
110 Intro | sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait
111 1 | preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is
112 Intro | the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they
113 1 | that believeth not shall be damned. (Mark 16:14-16) ~And John
114 1 | the Holy Ghost not many days hence. (Acts 1:4-5) ~On
115 2 | cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. (I Corinthians
116 Intro | the start that there is no debate whether the Sacraments are
117 Intro | whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth
118 1 | faced with this evidence. He defers to the "well-known Greek
119 2 | regard to this sacrament, the definitive scriptural statement on
120 2 | the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord
121 1 | particularly noteworthy. It demonstrates the necessity of spiritual
122 1 | the Apostles is full of demonstrations of these two sacraments
123 1 | them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait
124 Intro | the sacraments does not depend on scriptural evidence for
125 2 | about the nourishment a man derives from faith in Him. But the
126 1 | precisely the use of eis described by Smyth above as "Temporal".
127 2 | words of Christ. ~After describing the basis for the practice
128 1 | sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.
129 Ref | Beneker <beneker@dg-rtp.dg.com>~ ~
130 2 | may eat thereof, and not die. I am the living bread which
131 Intro | not have two parties with differing interpretations, but instead
132 2 | Gospels contain just a few direct references to Holy Communion,
133 2 | damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. For this
134 1 | of the four Gospels when discussing Baptism, thus ignoring much
135 1 | Baptism and Chrismation had distinct purposes though they were
136 2 | 19) ~Many who reject the divine nature of Communion, including
137 Intro | about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men,
138 1 | descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
139 2 | and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. As
140 1 | unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach
141 2 | 6:47-59) ~Now one could easily argue that Christ was speaking
142 2 | directly. ~And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed
143 Intro | of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till
144 | either
145 1 | Christ] appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and
146 | else
147 1 | from above" gives added emphasis to the spiritual experience
148 | end
149 1 | then Mr De Hann has just endorsed another sacrament of the
150 Intro | the head, even Christ: (Ephesians 4:11-15) ~This is the Faith
151 1 | meets some disciples in Ephesus: ~He said unto them, Have
152 1 | merely symbolic view this episode? Mr De Hann does not mention
153 1 | again, used twice here, is especially interesting. In the first
154 2 | drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him
155 Intro | some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
156 1 | Baptism and Chrismation. ~The events of the Book of Acts provide
157 2 | that believeth on me hath everlasting life. I am that bread of
158 Conclu| shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world,
159 2 | the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him
160 1 | also mean because of. An example of this can be found in
161 1 | emphasis to the spiritual experience of Baptism and Chrismation. ~
162 2 | Communion in Chapter 11, explaining that he is passing on the
163 1 | Robertson, and offers this explanation: ~"... the Greek preposition
164 1 | 4:1-2) ~One of the most explicit statements of the nature
165 1 | 38-39) ~Here Peter states explicitly that Baptism is for the
166 1 | intention. This fourth use, the expression of purpose, is the one contained
167 1 | however, is unshaken even when faced with this evidence. He defers
168 2 | a solemn matter, but he fails to address why a symbolic
169 1 | Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will
170 2 | not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink
171 | few
172 Intro | purely symbolic and not filled with the Grace of the Holy
173 1 | to the preposition eis. ~Finally, the argument that the mistranslation
174 1 | symbolic baptism?), Paul saw fit to baptize them again with
175 1 | will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into
176 1 | the Christian Church, new followers of Christ were Baptized
177 2 | nourishment and says the following: ~Verily, verily, I say
178 1 | baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need
179 1 | baptized because their sins are forgiven through their repentance.
180 1 | Pentecost, the day of the foundation of the Christian Church,
181 1 | purpose or intention. This fourth use, the expression of purpose,
182 2 | Holy Communion is the most frequently celebrated sacrament of
183 Intro | children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with
184 2 | drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that
185 1 | for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then
186 1 | Acts of the Apostles is full of demonstrations of these
187 Intro | measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: That we henceforth
188 1 | Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to
189 1 | gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the
190 1 | throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner;
191 1 | 11:32 cannot be applied generally to the preposition eis. ~
192 1 | instance, the Greek reads "gennethei anwthen" and in the second, "
193 1 | anwthen" and in the second, "gennethenai anothen." In both cases,
194 2 | to address why a symbolic gesture would carry such a heavy
195 1 | purely symbolic must somehow get around the statement made
196 1 | and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the
197 1 | phrase "born from above" gives added emphasis to the spiritual
198 1 | Other Uses, which express a goal, purpose or intention. This
199 1 | it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is
200 Intro | and not filled with the Grace of the Holy Spirit. In particular,
201 1 | thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may
202 1 | the remission of sins and granted the Holy Spirit ~And, being
203 1 | Mr De Hann is on shaky ground for several reason. First,
204 Intro | speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things,
205 2 | Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of
206 1 | up to, or until something happens; Measure and Limit with
207 1 | with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed
208 Ref | Grammar. 1920. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1984. ~
209 | hast
210 Intro | all things, which is the head, even Christ: (Ephesians
211 Intro | but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and
212 1 | where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof but canst
213 1 | unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not
214 2 | gesture would carry such a heavy penalty (damnation and sickness)
215 | hence
216 Conclu| Bible. Further, it is my hope that readers will realize
217 Intro | ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth,
218 2 | Mark's account is almost identical to Matthew's (Mark 14:22-
219 2 | What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which
220 2 | offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? But I say,
221 1 | discussing Baptism, thus ignoring much of the evidence for
222 2 | scripture. ~Second, and more importantly, we must look at how the
223 1 | years of flawed theology is impossible. The Greek Church has always
224 2 | divine nature of Communion, including Mr De Hann, argue that Christ
225 1 | because of in Luke 11:32 is incorrect. The NKJV translates Luke
226 1 | words, but eis itself only indicates the time of repentance:
227 1 | the "laying on of hands." Induction into the Christian church
228 1 | Second, Mr Robertson's information about the preposition eis
229 2 | Communion, the Holy Spirit infuses the bread and wine, changing
230 1 | interesting. In the first instance, the Greek reads "gennethei
231 | instead
232 Conclu| these holy practices were instituted by the same men who spread
233 2 | that he is passing on the instructions of Christ. When passing
234 1 | express a goal, purpose or intention. This fourth use, the expression
235 1 | twice here, is especially interesting. In the first instance,
236 2 | scriptural statement on their interpretation appears in Paul's First
237 Intro | two parties with differing interpretations, but instead we have those
238 2 | disciples who were present interpreted Christ's words. In addition
239 2 | that one bread. ~Behold Israel after the flesh: are not
240 | itself
241 Ref | article was prepared by Jeff Beneker <beneker@dg-rtp.
242 1 | they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise
243 1 | Peter to those wishing to join with Christ: ~Then Peter
244 1 | more than three thousand joined the Church, were Baptized
245 1 | cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized
246 Intro | scriptural evidence for its justification. The sacraments were established
247 Conclu| but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They
248 1 | Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye
249 Intro | of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto
250 1 | Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the
251 1 | Church understands the Greek language very well, and it understands
252 1 | the Holy Baptism and to lay hands on them as well. How
253 1 | biblical context as the "laying on of hands." Induction
254 | least
255 1 | mistranslation of a preposition has led to 2000 years of flawed
256 2 | appears in Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, chapter
257 Conclu| the Gospel accounts and letters that eventually became our
258 Conclu| of Christ throughout the Levant and eventually to the world.
259 Intro | craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But
260 2 | these remarks are viewed in light of Christ's words at the
261 | like
262 1 | something happens; Measure and Limit with Numerals, expressing
263 1 | Orthodox Church is closely linked with Chrismation, which
264 1 | cause. ~Third, given Smyth's list of the uses of the preposition
265 2 | Him. But the Jews who were listening did not seem to interpret
266 1 | The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound
267 1 | have commanded you and, lo, I am with you always, even
268 1 | 376, eis has four uses: Local, expressing motion toward
269 2 | more importantly, we must look at how the disciples who
270 Intro | But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in
271 Ref | Grammar. 1920. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press,
272 Intro | and their successors and maintained in tact by the Orthodox
273 2 | remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when
274 1 | of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee,
275 2 | Lord's Supper" is a solemn matter, but he fails to address
276 1 | Hann's statement that eis means because of in Luke 11:32
277 2 | shows that Christ really meant "This bread symbolizes my
278 1 | number to which something is measured or counted; and Other Uses,
279 1 | used in combination. Paul meets some disciples in Ephesus: ~
280 1 | those who see Baptism as merely symbolic view this episode?
281 2 | that suggest he was using a metaphor. He says directly, "This
282 Ref | s Supper. Grand Rapids, MI: Radio Bible Class, 1994. ~·
283 Intro | Bible Class of Grand Rapids, Michigan, which makes such an assertion.
284 | might
285 1 | that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am
286 1 | and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be
287 Intro | saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the
288 1 | underpinnings of its belief on a mistake made in the King James translation
289 1 | Finally, the argument that the mistranslation of a preposition has led
290 1 | uses: Local, expressing motion toward or into something,
291 | myself
292 2 | refers to the sacraments as Mysteries because of the unfathomable
293 2 | and wine, changing them mystically into the Body and Blood
294 1 | therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name
295 | Neither
296 1 | see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can
297 1 | says that the people of Nineveh 'repented at the preaching
298 1 | 11:32 is incorrect. The NKJV translates Luke 11:32 as "...
299 2 | against participation in non-Christian sacrifices in particular: ~
300 Intro | relatively modern times have non-Orthodox Christians rejected this
301 1 | but one is particularly noteworthy. It demonstrates the necessity
302 1 | Numerals, expressing the number to which something is measured
303 1 | Measure and Limit with Numerals, expressing the number to
304 1 | the Book of Acts provide numerous examples of a Holy Baptism
305 1 | Holy Ghost:Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I
306 | off
307 2 | thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is
308 1 | scholar" A. T. Robertson, and offers this explanation: ~"...
309 2 | my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance
310 1 | a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second
311 | onto
312 1 | repentance: when he spoke as opposed to before or after he spoke.
313 1 | the remission of sins. In order for Mr De Hann's theory
314 Intro | service on the Sunday of Orthodoxy) ~
315 | out
316 | over
317 1 | Grammar by Herbert Weir Smyth, page 376, eis has four uses:
318 Intro | Baptism and Communion. This paper will attempt to show otherwise.
319 2 | sinful practices, and against participation in non-Christian sacrifices
320 1 | Chrismation, but one is particularly noteworthy. It demonstrates
321 Intro | Thus we do not have two parties with differing interpretations,
322 2 | never makes mention of this passage in Chapter 10. ~Paul continues
323 Intro | evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting
324 2 | would carry such a heavy penalty (damnation and sickness)
325 Intro | of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of
326 Intro | pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work
327 | perhaps
328 1 | therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made
329 2 | Those who interpret these phrases as symbolic cannot do so
330 1 | birth that complements the physical birth, and Chrismation,
331 2 | cannot do so based on this piece of scripture. ~Second, and
332 1 | presence before or at a place; Temporal, expressing the
333 1 | spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven
334 1 | into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
335 1 | when Jonah spoke, which is precisely the use of eis described
336 1 | toward or into something, or presence before or at a place; Temporal,
337 2 | how the disciples who were present interpreted Christ's words.
338 Intro | have those who strive to preserve the faith of the Early Church
339 Ref | MA: Harvard University Press, 1984. ~ This article
340 1 | very first chapter, Christ promises a spiritual Baptism, and
341 1 | spake with tongues, and prophesied. (Acts 19:2-6) ~Here Paul
342 Intro | some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists;
343 Intro | Scriptures can be used to prove the symbolic nature of the
344 1 | events of the Book of Acts provide numerous examples of a Holy
345 2 | is my blood." The context provides no evidence which shows
346 Intro | by Richard W. De Hann and published by the Radio Bible Class
347 1 | hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his
348 1 | Chrismation had distinct purposes though they were used in
349 Ref | References~ All scripture quotations are from the King James
350 2 | eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
351 Intro | they are not subordinate in rank. The same Holy Spirit which
352 Conclu| Further, it is my hope that readers will realize that these
353 1 | first instance, the Greek reads "gennethei anwthen" and
354 Conclu| my hope that readers will realize that these holy practices
355 2 | which shows that Christ really meant "This bread symbolizes
356 1 | shaky ground for several reason. First, he asserts that
357 1 | remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
358 | recently
359 1 | 16:14-16) ~And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit
360 1 | which is more commonly referred to in the biblical context
361 2 | Orthodox Church. The Church refers to the sacraments as Mysteries
362 2 | the Orthodox Church with regard to this sacrament, the definitive
363 Intro | non-Orthodox Christians rejected this belief. Thus we do
364 Intro | spiritual in nature, and only in relatively modern times have non-Orthodox
365 1 | the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which
366 2 | eat?" Further, when these remarks are viewed in light of Christ'
367 2 | skips over Paul's literal rendering of the words of Christ. ~
368 Conclu| Christ and the Apostles as represented in the Bible. Further, it
369 Intro | This article is written in response to those who assert that
370 1 | that they repented as a result of Jonah's words, but eis
371 2 | Communion, Paul explains the reverence with which the sacrament
372 1 | becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. (
373 1 | had seen him after he was risen. And he said unto them,
374 Conclu| clear that a belief in the sacramental nature of Baptism, Chrismation,
375 Intro | For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry,
376 Conclu| the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that
377 Conclu| that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither
378 1 | unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them
379 1 | and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not
380 1 | to the "well-known Greek scholar" A. T. Robertson, and offers
381 Intro | is of the view that the Scriptures can be used to prove the
382 | seem
383 | seems
384 1 | believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
385 Intro | universe. (From the Vespers service on the Sunday of Orthodoxy) ~
386 | several
387 1 | of it." Mr De Hann is on shaky ground for several reason.
388 | shalt
389 | She
390 2 | new testament, which is shed for many for the remission
391 1 | is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear:
392 Intro | This paper will attempt to show otherwise. It should be
393 2 | provides no evidence which shows that Christ really meant "
394 2 | cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. (
395 2 | heavy penalty (damnation and sickness) when abused. ~
396 | since
397 2 | the Corinthians against sinful practices, and against participation
398 2 | as often as ye ..."), but skips over Paul's literal rendering
399 2 | sickly among you, and many sleep. (I Corinthians 11:27- 30) ~
400 Intro | wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness,
401 2 | The Lord's Supper" is a solemn matter, but he fails to
402 | somehow
403 | someone
404 1 | listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof but canst not tell
405 2 | John, Chapter 6, Christ speaks of spiritual nourishment
406 Conclu| instituted by the same men who spread the teachings of Christ
407 Intro | should be noted from the start that there is no debate
408 Intro | unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:
409 Intro | instead we have those who strive to preserve the faith of
410 2 | world. ~The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying,
411 1 | by someone else in John's style of baptism. However, as
412 Intro | Bible, and they are not subordinate in rank. The same Holy Spirit
413 Intro | by the Apostles and their successors and maintained in tact by
414 1 | answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus
415 1 | all righteousness. Then he suffered him. (Matthew 3:11-15; also:
416 2 | Christ uses no words that suggest he was using a metaphor.
417 Intro | the Vespers service on the Sunday of Orthodoxy) ~
418 2 | took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the
419 2 | the night before Christ surrendered himself. However in the
420 Intro | This is the Faith that sustains the universe. (From the
421 2 | they are to be understood symbolically. ~For I have received of
422 1 | However, as shown by the synoptic gospels, John's baptism
423 1 | well-known Greek scholar" A. T. Robertson, and offers this
424 Intro | successors and maintained in tact by the Orthodox Church.
425 Intro | Fathers of the Church as they taught the Jews and Gentiles about
426 1 | earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them
427 Intro | evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the
428 1 | Son, and of the Holy Ghost:Teaching them to observe all things
429 1 | sound thereof but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither
430 2 | Luke's account, Christ also tells his disciples, "Do this
431 1 | translation of the same Greek term eis found in Acts 2:38.
432 1 | in Luke 11:32, where the text says that the people of
433 | themselves
434 1 | have had to have based the theological underpinnings of its belief
435 1 | to 2000 years of flawed theology is impossible. The Greek
436 1 | In order for Mr De Hann's theory to be correct, the Greek
437 1 | does not express cause. ~Third, given Smyth's list of the
438 1 | Pentecost, more than three thousand joined the Church, were
439 1 | of Pentecost, more than three thousand joined the Church,
440 1 | in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather
441 | throughout
442 Intro | only in relatively modern times have non-Orthodox Christians
443 | together
444 1 | them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. (Acts 19:
445 Intro | henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried
446 | toward
447 1 | the Greek preposition eis, translated 'for' in the phrase 'for
448 1 | 32 is incorrect. The NKJV translates Luke 11:32 as "... for they
449 Intro | should also be noted that the true nature of the sacraments
450 1 | have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but
451 1 | phrase born again, used twice here, is especially interesting.
452 1 | upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because
453 1 | have based the theological underpinnings of its belief on a mistake
454 2 | explains that they are to be understood symbolically. ~For I have
455 2 | Mysteries because of the unfathomable nature of the workings of
456 Intro | Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the
457 Intro | Faith that sustains the universe. (From the Vespers service
458 Ref | Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1984. ~ This article
459 | unless
460 1 | will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. Then cometh Jesus
461 1 | Mr De Hann, however, is unshaken even when faced with this
462 1 | as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief
463 | using
464 2 | 23-26) ~Mr De Hann quotes verse 26 ("For as often as ye ..."),
465 2 | Hann quotes the last two verses ("For he that eateth ...")
466 Intro | the universe. (From the Vespers service on the Sunday of
467 2 | when these remarks are viewed in light of Christ's words
468 2 | henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink
469 Conclu| and Communion does not violate the teachings of Christ
470 2 | chapter 10. Here Paul is warning the Corinthians against
471 2 | For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and
472 2 | argument has at least two weaknesses. First, Christ uses no words
473 1 | evidence. He defers to the "well-known Greek scholar" A. T. Robertson,
474 1 | his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he
475 | whence
476 | whereby
477 2 | sacrament should be approached. ~Wherefore whosoever shall eat this
478 | whither
479 2 | ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh
480 2 | be approached. ~Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and
481 | why
482 2 | fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This is the
483 1 | And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him,
484 1 | statement made by Peter to those wishing to join with Christ: ~Then
485 2 | addition to the continuing witness of the Orthodox Church with
486 1 | second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered,
487 Intro | perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the
488 2 | unfathomable nature of the workings of the Holy Spirit. In Holy
489 1 | children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain
490 1 | I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize
491 Intro | were established before the writing of the Bible, and they are
492 Conclu| just as it was when they wrote the Gospel accounts and
493 1 | preposition has led to 2000 years of flawed theology is impossible.
494 | yet
495 1 | came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons,
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