[B-Greek] RE:1 Cor 14:18: Observations on the discussion
Perry & Debbie McChesney
perry at globalriver.com
Thu Sep 25 21:09:26 EDT 2003
<Carl>
After the dust has settled, the feathers smoothed, the fur swept up--or so
I hope--, I must say that I thought yesterday's discussion was useful and
informative. While others might not share my assessment, I personally
learned some things about the passage and the different ways in which it is
understood and consequently I have a better grasp of how people go about
sorting out the range of meanings that may be implicit in the Greek text.
I couldn't agree more! To be honest with ourselves. I think anyone reading over the posts could do a pretty good sketch of everyone's denominational or theological standing. I have noticed the same thing with lexicons. Look up OINOS in Strong's or KATAKALUPTW in BDAG'S and you can definitely see a theological opinion coming to the surface. I don't think it is completely avoidable, but learning to recognize and cope with it in a courteous manner is a good exercise.
I think another thing that can be learned here is that our theology should be firmly based in what has been attained from studying the word in the language we are most fluent in. After all, I think, we could all agree that the work of the Holy Spirit is not limited by language.
Grace & Peace,
Debbie McChesney
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