tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821288.post116135406242169296..comments2023-11-05T04:01:05.199-05:00Comments on Phil Wilson's Blog: The Kingdom of GodPhilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540149196113374329noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821288.post-1161371516439157552006-10-20T15:11:00.000-04:002006-10-20T15:11:00.000-04:00Phil, I've heard that explanation as well. However...Phil, I've heard that explanation as well. However, I truly believe that such an explanation is a dogmatic attempt to, as we've (humans) have done so many times before, twist scripture to fit our theology. The reason for this belief is that the greek word for within (or among, whatever) that Luke uses is "entos". Unlike many Greek words, this word has but one meaning-"within, inside" with sub definitions of "within you i.e. in the midst of you" and "within you i.e. your soul."<BR/><BR/>Obviously, some people take the only shred of opportunity that exists here (the 1st sub definition) and <I>choose</I> to translate it the way they see fit, as it fits better with traditional theology. Of course I'm sure someone could accuse me of the same thing ;-).<BR/><BR/>Here's a similar passage that I stumbled upon about two months ago. I've been meditating on it ever since. <BR/><BR/>"To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ IN you, the HOPE of glory!" Colossians 1:27Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728399229907306443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821288.post-1161366897179770552006-10-20T13:54:00.000-04:002006-10-20T13:54:00.000-04:00True, Jeffrey. However, I've heard that a better t...True, Jeffrey. However, I've heard that a better translation of "within" there is "among." Which would make more sense, especially in the context of talkign with the Pharisees.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540149196113374329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821288.post-1161360231527695572006-10-20T12:03:00.000-04:002006-10-20T12:03:00.000-04:00"What does it mean for the God's Kingdom to come o...<I>"What does it mean for the God's Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven?"</I><BR/><BR/>good question...<BR/><BR/>Luke, in chapter 17, says, "Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you."<BR/><BR/>Wow, Jesus said this to the <I>Pharisees</I>...intriguing. It could have been rationalized away had he said this to one of "his followers", but he didn't, he said it to those opposed him strongest. That doesn't make sense...at least not under traditional interpretations...<BR/><BR/>Why did I use so many elipses? oh well, here's one more for ya "..."Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728399229907306443noreply@blogger.com