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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? OK, I'll trust you on that. From my viewpoint, you either oppose God or you are for God: it's a dichotomy. For or against; God or Satan. Granted, that's more of a Christian view rather than a spectrum of opposition. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? God is above all, we can all agree. Beyond that, there are two choices. (1) The multitude of entities that oppose God (Satan, fallen angels, and errant humans) are on equal terms and oppose God equally. (2) Satan is the primary, top-most entity that opposes God and all others that oppose God are doing the will of Satan. Because of John 8:44, I believe the latter. Believing the latter shows that all who oppose God are of Satan. Through this lens, we can see that the serpent and adversary are the same. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? @Soldarnal Tough call. I haven't really researched the idea of God deceiving before. However, I did find an excellent blog post about God deceiving. Also, here are verses that seem to indicate that God does deceive on occasion. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? From a theoretical standpoint, I agree with this. So, +1. However, looking at all this through my doctrine, I believe that they are one and the same. Otherwise, we would have to accept that there are multiple agents actively working against God. From a doctrinal stance, I believe that it's a dichotomy--God vs Satan. And while Satan has agents of his own, it's his initiative, control, and authority that these things are being done. These two instances specifically are Satan himself, in different forms. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? On a purely textual level, I agree. So, +1. However, here's one common thread: They opposed God. One (the serpent) opposed God back when all the humans were innocent. The other (the adversary) opposed God in heaven, where (presumably) there are no others opposed to God. There's a pretty common thread linking them. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? I'm not claiming that any of these perspectives are from any given doctrine (Christian, Jewish, Luciferian Christianity, etc.). I'm just giving a few examples of how some ideas might reconcile these concepts, rather than trying to address the doctrine behind the concepts. Ultimately, the correct answer to this question would be more of a doctrinal answer than an exegetical answer. I'm just completely sidestepping that by throwing a few theoretical doctrines out there. |
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Nov 4 |
answered | What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? |
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Nov 3 |
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How did Biblical translators decide on cypress for the type of wood in Noah's ark? @GalacticCowboy Here is the entire Hebrew Bible, interlinear. If that doesn't work, it's a mystery to me. |
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Nov 3 |
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What does “the assembly of the LORD” refer to? Welcome to BH.SE! :D |
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Nov 3 |
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How did Biblical translators decide on cypress for the type of wood in Noah's ark? Here's a Hebrew interlinear, if anyone cares |
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Nov 3 |
answered | How did Biblical translators decide on cypress for the type of wood in Noah's ark? |
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Nov 3 |
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What is meant in the NT by the “laying on of hands”? My children might have a different perspective of this phrase... |
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Nov 2 |
awarded | Synonymizer |
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Nov 2 |
awarded | Enthusiast |
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Nov 1 |
awarded | Beta |
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Nov 1 |
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Did King Hezekiah do something wrong in showing off his wealth to emissaries from Babylonia in II Kings 20? My guess: pride. It seems to be the fall of many men. (Again, just a guess.) |
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Nov 1 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on We might find Judas in Heaven? |
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Nov 1 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on Can we use “linguistic fingerprints” to identify different authors of the Bible? |
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Oct 31 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on old-testament tag wiki excerpt |
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Oct 31 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on old-testament tag wiki |
