Posted on 09/07/2023 10:30:28 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
First Genesis Story has no Greek verb for “work”; the second story does. Very simple.
The important thing is not how someone interprets Holy Scripture because I follow the Scriptures and oral traditions of the Church ‘s teaching concerning faith. All translations are made under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
When someone reads the Holy Scriptures with faith, God is there in the Holy Scriptures. I am just pointing out that two Genesis accounts do not have a verb for work. Only one does. That is the Truth. The truth will set you free... If you can prove that both stories have the same verb I will bxuy you a glass of Cana wine. I had 4 years philosophy in Latin and Greek and 4 years theology in Latin and Greek at 2 different universities. But my zhebtrw is not good. But I do know that if a word is not there in Scripture but is in another place. Then it ain’t in the first place. Simple logic. I am insulting no one. I said in “due respect” which means I respect everyone’s opinions ..even tho I disagree. But you must prove your argument
In Scripture based on etymology one must prove what words mean That’s all I did. Revel. 14,13 says “ they shall rest from their labors”...
Nobody works in heaven..can’t you read English?
The Bible has a great deal more to say on the subject of work than these passages.
A simplistic, pat answer may sound nice and self-satisfying, but the scriptures can be complex. Some things are hard to understand. A simple-minded person may prefer simple answers when they are not so simple. They also may twist scriptures to arrive at their simple answers. But the word of God should not be trifled with.
You started your argument by mocking Piper and others for not coming to the same simple conclusion that you have. You questioned whether they even read the Bible, let alone study it. But this shows your ignorance. And even the initial arguments you made were in error.
Rather than admitting this and showing some humility, you have doubled down, trying to assert superior knowledge of the Bible and the desire to prop up your conclusion, which is ill-informed.
James says to receive the word with meekness. Part of what that means is studying with an open mind—one that is willing to be corrected.
Aside from Jesus Himself, none of us is exempt from the need to read and study scriptures with an active desire to learn more and to have our thoughts, beliefs, and conduct corrected by them.
Without this whether you have the correct answer to the question or not is pointless.
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