Meaning of PAS

Steven Craig Miller scmiller at plantnet.com
Mon Dec 11 13:14:35 EST 2000


To: Alan B. Thomas,

<< I would find it difficult to accept that Jesus' title "SWTHR" is 
dependent on one's belief. >>

That the title SWTHR is not dependent on the belief of others appears to 
have been made clear by the author of 1 Timothy when MALISTA PISTWN 
("especially of those who believe") follows SWTHR PANTWN ANQRWPWN.

<< Semantically speaking, one could understand SWTHR in a similar way as 
CRISTOS. Whether one places their trust in Jesus as the SWTHR does not 
alter the fact that he is the SWTHR of the world. Some people may choose 
not to enter into a relationship with the SWTHR ... >>

You appear to be suggesting that SWTHR PANTWN ANQRWPWN is merely an empty 
title and that it doesn't really mean that he will save "all people." But 
that appears to be more a theological assertion than a grammatical point, 
so I won't address it.

-Steven Craig Miller
Alton, Illinois (USA)
scmiller at plantnet.com





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