[B-Greek] 2 Cor 7:9-10

David Bielby dbielby at bloomingtonvineyard.org
Sat Jan 31 19:41:35 EST 2004


Matthew 4:17, Acts 26:20 and other references use METANOIAS or METANOIW
Would you agree that METANOIAS/W is a change of behavior as a result of a
complete change of heart and attitude?  (Louw & Nida)
 
Or is METANOIAS/W simply a change of mind? (BDAG's primary)
 
It's been my understanding that the term changed over time...and that this
is perhaps why Paul seems to distinguish sorrow as a separate concept in 2
Corinthians 7.  Perhaps sorrow was a developed meaning of METANOIAS but over
time it came to include a decision to modify behavior...not just sorrow.
 
So, when I go back to Matthew 4:17 and other passages is the call to
METANOIW more than a call to a change of mind?
 
Also, I remember reading that Luther made a point that because Matthew 4:17
METANOIW was a present active, it meant an ongoing lifestyle of repentance,
not a one time event.  Is this correct?
 
David Bielby
Pastor
VCF of Bloomington/Normal
dbielby at bloomingtonvineyard.org
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