[B-Greek] Help Translating John 1:18

Revdougpickrel at aol.com Revdougpickrel at aol.com
Wed Jul 9 16:54:59 EDT 2008


 
 
In a message dated 7/9/2008 3:17:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
roncfay at hotmail.com writes:

Yes,  the word love changes from FILEW (twice) to AGAPAW. At the same time, 
please  note that the words for sheep and feed change also, and I really doubt 
anyone  holds to the theological significance of those words.

Hi Ron,
 
You're welcome.  May I share my thoughts here?
 
I believe Jesus is giving Peter a motive for service rather than restoring  
him to service.
 
1) If you 'agapao' Me (unconditionally) 'tend My lambs':  lambs are  young 
Christians new in Salvation and learning the word of God.  They need  
nourishment daily.
 
2) If you 'agapao' Me (unconditionally) 'Shepherd My sheep': sheep  here are 
maturing Christians but still need pasture, food and milk, they're  growing in 
faith.
 
3) Even if you 'phileo' Me like a brother 'Tend My sheep': here  the sheep 
are elderly and must be hand fed and looked after constantly:  Christians living 
in a nursing home.
 
So, the motive for service is loving Jesus unconditionally, or as one love  
his own family.
 
Doug.

 
Rev. Doug  Pickrel, Litt.D.
Tejas Valley
San Antonio,  Texas



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