Recent content by Justin BT

The idea that the bible was translated into Koine Greek from some previous version of Greek is an intriguing suggestion. I have never heard anyone make this claim before. I wonder where you read this, or who you learnt this from?

While I am not crazy about the Wescott & Hort text, in all likelihood, it likely was an honest/genuine attempt to work through and understand how we deal with the fact that Greek texts have textual variants. If one wants to write off "alexandrian family" type texts, it still cannot be ignored...

I don’t think anyone likes translations that are arguably theologically biased. Except perhaps, of course, perhaps that bias goes towards their own personal beliefs. I prefer the Byzantine text as it slants towards being conservative in the textural critical decisions. I.E. retains “Son Of...

I don't understand how this fits in? Are you asserting that only academics can be comfortable with and competent in multiple languages?

I am happy for people to assert that it’s not possible to understand the basics of the concept of trinity through reflection on a concise set of scripture references. (And instead claim a need to lean into other authorities or advanced sophisticated study. How can an ordinary Christian provide...

Exactly, the historical debate regarding Trinity focussed primarily on what Scripture itself teaches. So I do think it is reasonable for me to ask what a minimal set of helpful verses might be, and I do think it is reasonable to request that we avoid...

I agree with your general sentiment that theological terminology such as "omniscient, etc..." are not always helpful. Theological terms can be helpful shorthand for theological ideas. But in terms of communication the basics of the faith, I am not sure theological terms are always helpful. I'd...

I wonder if we can discuss which bible verses people consider are most worth reflecting on in order to better understand the Trinity, without turning this thread into a debate regarding Sola Scriptura and Nuda Scriptura. I am definitely interested in hearing your personal reflections regarding...

Sorry, I cant tell if your being facetious or not. The "Comma Johanneum" is an academic/technical term/label for a debate regarding a specific bible passage. The term has nothing to do with literal actual ancient commas. It is worth googling if you haven't heard of the term before.

Thank you everyone for your constructive posts! I hear your point, proof texting is not good scholarship, your exhortation is correct if the question at hand was how to do great bible study. But advanced scholarship/study is not my intent here. But the intent of my question is to wonder what...

Thanks Jeshu, I agree. Definitely a juxtaposition between Genesis 1ff, John 1:1ff and Col 1:15ff is key. But this juxtaposition is not as "proof texty" as what is found in Wikipedia. It certainly requires some reflection.

Scripture clearly teaches that we are to look to certain people as role models. Scripture doesn't teach that these role models are perfect. Nor does scripture teach a person must be, and must have always been perfect in order to be a possible role model. There are great things to learn through...

I am going to kick it off with a few reflections on a few thoughts based upon the verses listed in Wikipedia. Let me affirm the doctrine of trinity to make sure you are reading my thoughts in the correct light. In my mind, a correct argument or thought process probably needs to begin with a...

I am articulating this question very carefully, I am not interested in theological debates in this thread. This question is for specifically for people who agree with the Christian traditional teaching of Trinity: What would be the minimum set of bible verses that you could provide a...

I know this is not for everyone, but for me, learning to read Biblical Greek solved the "Which bible translation should I use" problem for me at least. Now that I am able to (slightly uncomfortably but mostly ok these days) read the original Greek, I predominantly just find myself thinking: "Who...