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JohnMichael:
I must be doing something wrong, or I didn't download the right dictionary. I believe Ray when he says "Aion/Aionios" were properly translated into "age" or "pertaining to an age." However, here is what Strong's lists as the meaning for Aionios copy/pasted directly from E-Sword.
G166
αἰώνιος
aiōnios
ahee-o'-nee-os
From G165; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well): - eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
Leads me to think that Strong was perverting meanings to further the "eternal punishment" (IE: Hell) false doctrine. Therefore, is there a greek/hebrew dictionary for E-Sword that properly translates "Aion/Aionios?"
Thanks,
John
PS - "olam" is the hebrew equivalent of "aion" in greek, correct?
PSS - Is this correct or another example of "tampering"
Mat 25:46 (Ferrar Fenton's Bible in Modern English 1903) And these He will dismiss into a long [G166] correction, but we the well-doers to an enduring [G166] life.
But in John 3:16, he translates it as "eternal"
For God so loved the world that he gave the only-begotten Son, so that everyone believing in Him should not be lost, but have eternal [G166] life.
arion:
You don't have to go outside of Strong's to see his malfeasance on this.
G166
αἰώνιος
aiōnios
ahee-o'-nee-os
From G165;......
Well lets see what he says that the root word (G165) that aiōnios comes from means.
G165
αἰών
aiōn
ahee-ohn'
From the same as G104; properly an age; by extension perpetuity (also past); by implication the world; specifically (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future): - age, course, eternal, (for) ever (-more), [n-]ever, (beginning of the, while the) world (began, without end).
So the very first thing that he tells us about the root word 'aion' is that it is properly translated as an 'age' or a 'period'. Now then. How can the root word which means an age or period of time (finite) be turned into something that means eternal (infinite)? Not only that he contradicts himself further on in his definition of aion. On one hand he translates it's as an age or period of time and then on the back end he calls it 'eternal' or '(began, without end)
The scriptures never contradict but Mr. Strong shows his bias and in his desperation to turn the word into 'eternal' he contradicts himself even in the meaning of the root word itself. He tries to have it both ways. He must of got a heck of a headache on that one hoping that nobody would notice.
JohnMichael:
--- Quote from: Arion on April 17, 2011, 01:56:07 PM ---You don't have to go outside of Strong's to see his malfeasance on this.
G166
αἰώνιος
aiōnios
ahee-o'-nee-os
From G165;......
Well lets see what he says that the root word (G165) that aiōnios comes from means.
G165
αἰών
aiōn
ahee-ohn'
From the same as G104; properly an age; by extension perpetuity (also past); by implication the world; specifically (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future): - age, course, eternal, (for) ever (-more), [n-]ever, (beginning of the, while the) world (began, without end).
So the very first thing that he tells us about the root word 'aion' is that it is properly translated as an 'age' or a 'period'. Now then. How can the root word which means an age or period of time (finite) be turned into something that means eternal (infinite)? Not only that he contradicts himself further on in his definition of aion. On one hand he translates it's as an age or period of time and then on the back end he calls it 'eternal' or '(began, without end)
The scriptures never contradict but Mr. Strong shows his bias and in his desperation to turn the word into 'eternal' he contradicts himself even in the meaning of the root word itself. He tries to have it both ways. He must of got a heck of a headache on that one hoping that nobody would notice.
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Guess no one told him he couldn't have his cake and eat it too. :)
JohnMichael:
I have a major question, and I really need some help from you all on this. I hope I am not being a nuisance with all my questions of late. Part of me is hesitant to ask because I fear that my questions are becoming a bother.
How do you guys/gals handle when you mess up and commit a sin even when you know it is one? How do you deal with scenarios when "the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak?" There are a few topics I'm going to ask about. I hope I'm not being a pest.
Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Mat 12:31 (BME) Because of this, I tell you, Every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven to men; but the blasphemy of the Spirit will never be forgiven to men
v.32 And if one gives expression to a thought against the Son of Man, he may be forgiven; but if one shall speak insultingly of the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither at the present time, nor in the future.
Mark 3:29 ...but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit has no release in the present age, but is guilty of a perpetual sin
When I was out in the world, I said some bad things against Christ because I was angry. I felt like He'd betrayed me, so I was very nasty in some things I said. I haven't said any of those things, and I've repented of them, since coming to know the truth, but sometimes I wonder if I've been guilty of this, and it scares the cr*p out of me.
Willingly, willfully sinning -
Heb 6:4-6 For those who have been once enlightened, and tasted of the heavenly gift, and been partakers of Holy Spirit, and have tasted the noble plan of God, and power of a future age, and have fallen away - it is useless to renew them into a change of mind; - they having by themselves crucified afresh the Son of God, and openly disgraced Him
Heb 10:29 Of how much worse punishment, then, think you, will he be considered worthy who treads under foot the Son of God, and holds the blood of the settlement by which we are made holy, unholy, and insults the spirit of the gift!
2 Pet 2:20 If, however, having escaped from the defilements of the world through the comprehension of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again recaptured, then their last condition has become worse than the first.
and many more verses. They scare me senseless. I read verses such as where Jesus said "except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Pharasees (etc), you shall not inherit the kingdom of God," and it frightens me. I have this feeling that I have to be perfect, never mess up, never make a mistake, never even think about sinning, and when I do mess up, I can't help but think, "Did I just blow it? Am I disqualified now? Do I have a reservation in the Lake of Fire now?" I'm being dead serious.
I pray for patience because I know I can't do anything without Him, in fact, He's the one doing it, not me. I ask for peace, and some days are better then others while other days I'm terrified senseless. I pray for perfect love to cast out fear. When the mistakes happen, I ask for forgiveness immediately, several times - as if my very next breath depends on it. How do the rest of you handle these fears? I really need to know.
mharrell08:
--- Quote from: JohnMichael on April 17, 2011, 08:04:15 PM ---Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Mat 12:31 (BME) Because of this, I tell you, Every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven to men; but the blasphemy of the Spirit will never be forgiven to men
v.32 And if one gives expression to a thought against the Son of Man, he may be forgiven; but if one shall speak insultingly of the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither at the present time, nor in the future.
Mark 3:29 ...but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit has no release in the present age, but is guilty of a perpetual sin
When I was out in the world, I said some bad things against Christ because I was angry. I felt like He'd betrayed me, so I was very nasty in some things I said. I haven't said any of those things, and I've repented of them, since coming to know the truth, but sometimes I wonder if I've been guilty of this, and it scares the cr*p out of me.
--- End quote ---
That's not what blasheming the Holy Spirit is, so no need to worry about that. It is based on speaking/believing that God's good works are actually evil. Ray has an email reply for more detail, I'm sure another member will post.
--- Quote from: JohnMichael on April 17, 2011, 08:04:15 PM ---Willingly, willfully sinning -
Heb 6:4-6 For those who have been once enlightened, and tasted of the heavenly gift, and been partakers of Holy Spirit, and have tasted the noble plan of God, and power of a future age, and have fallen away - it is useless to renew them into a change of mind; - they having by themselves crucified afresh the Son of God, and openly disgraced Him
Heb 10:29 Of how much worse punishment, then, think you, will he be considered worthy who treads under foot the Son of God, and holds the blood of the settlement by which we are made holy, unholy, and insults the spirit of the gift!
2 Pet 2:20 If, however, having escaped from the defilements of the world through the comprehension of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again recaptured, then their last condition has become worse than the first.
and many more verses. They scare me senseless. I read verses such as where Jesus said "except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Pharasees (etc), you shall not inherit the kingdom of God," and it frightens me. I have this feeling that I have to be perfect, never mess up, never make a mistake, never even think about sinning, and when I do mess up, I can't help but think, "Did I just blow it? Am I disqualified now? Do I have a reservation in the Lake of Fire now?" I'm being dead serious.
I pray for patience because I know I can't do anything without Him, in fact, He's the one doing it, not me. I ask for peace, and some days are better then others while other days I'm terrified senseless. I pray for perfect love to cast out fear. When the mistakes happen, I ask for forgiveness immediately, several times - as if my very next breath depends on it. How do the rest of you handle these fears? I really need to know.
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Jesus says to 'be of good cheer, I have overcome the world' [John 16:33]. And if He overcame it, that gives us assurance that we can overcome, because His Spirit dwells in us.
Read and/or listen to the 2009 bible conference notes. We don't have to live in fear just because we can't stop sinning. The backbone of Babylon doctrine uses that fear but there is 'no condemnation to those who are in Christ' [Rom 8:1].
Hope this helps,
Marques
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