Mike

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I am a Canadian, married with kid, and working in Hong Kong. I usually answer posts from a reformed / protestant / evangelical perspective.

People I have encountered on this site seem to be a ‘whole bunch of good people’. Even those who sharply disagree with my own point of view.

I am a huge sinner but am happy knowing God's grace will keep me in his grip.

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Feb 23	comment	In what way was Jesus' prayer heard (Hebrews 5:7)? related: hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/2642/…
Feb 22	comment	Is their a name for a hermeneutic that includes experiential esthetics as a criteria of truthful exegesis? (+1) Cool that is quite closely related. I read the link and it is very interesting even apart from my original question.
Feb 22	comment	Is their a name for a hermeneutic that includes experiential esthetics as a criteria of truthful exegesis? (+1) I think you are right, the word 'eisegesis' totally slipped my mind. In this case the Holy Spirit gave a new believer discernment which imposed a correct eisegesis against a false prophet. However that does not validate eisegesis as a form of exegesis, it is almost an opposite subject.
Feb 21	comment	Tribe of Benjamin Elite Corps of Slingers @GJV - sure. It is possible.
Feb 21	comment	Who were among the greatest evangelists in the bible? I sort of took this as bible trivia but maybe better on c.se
Feb 20	comment	Why does everyone in John misunderstand Jesus? Ironically when Jesus finally begins speaking 'plainly' to his disciples about his death. They do not seem to believe him and take his literal style metaphorically.
Feb 20	comment	How should the phrase ἐλέγξει τὸν κόσμον περὶ in John 16:8 be translated? I posted an answer not because I originally knew but because I thought I would learn a lot trying to :). Actually I did learn that sometimes the English does not really cut it unless it was a amplified translation using many words. Cheers.
Feb 20	comment	What is the judgment in Psalm 1? Ok thanks. BTW not my downvote I just find it hard to comprehend (at all) what you are saying so was wondering why? I think I understand where you are comming from more now.
Feb 19	comment	What is the judgment in Psalm 1? Is your 'matrix' hermaneutic something you discovered on you own or have you picked it up from someone else?
Feb 15	comment	Did Jesus endorse tithing for all when addressing the Pharisees? How the modern 10% tithe of all your income came about might be good reference for you as well: christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/10150/…
Feb 15	comment	Under a Christian exegesis, is the promise of 'a future Prophet', Christ, or all prophets culminating in Christ? +1 - Think this is a valid interpretation (I actually keep changing my mind between both views). I did find Luther agrees with this.
Feb 14	comment	Will glory be revealed “in us” or “to us” in Romans 8:18? I agree and this matches with Eph 3:10 as well.
Feb 14	comment	In the Peshitta NT, what was the original meaning of the word often translated “first day of the week”? @DanO'Day - Next time you use logos, right click the word and do 'power look up'. That should take you to the exact morph of the word. I think I finally understand the Lexicon - the problem is it did not come with a user guide. Cheers.
Feb 13	comment	In the Peshitta NT, what was the original meaning of the word often translated “first day of the week”? @DanO'Day - I understand the confusion. I am busy confusing myself. Actually on my Ipad when I highlight either word and press 'look up', I get exactly as you. However when I do the same on my Mac it directly takes me to the pictures I posted. It does not say week anywhere I only assume it through the link that only seems to work on my Mac. I think your answer is more reliable than mine. I am not confident in what I have found. I have just left it here if it is of some help.
Feb 13	comment	In the Peshitta NT, what was the original meaning of the word often translated “first day of the week”? @DanO'Day - I added pictures so you can see what I see in my lexicon. These two pictures are directly linked to the words Sabbath and Week in Math 18:1. (see above comment for my source). Beyond this I really do not know much.
Feb 13	comment	In the Peshitta NT, what was the original meaning of the word often translated “first day of the week”? From the Lexicon I have both words do mean Sabbath by themselves but when morphed it means 'week'. The basic root version,. i.e., Sabbath formal, is singular and the morphed version (with a few squiggly dots is plural). I actually can't logically find the right morph on my own, but my library is connected, so when I right click in the Peshitta it takes me to the right location in the lexicon. The Lexicon I used was 'Analytical Lexicon of the Syriac New Testament : Based on the SEDRA 3 Database of George Anton Kiraz'.
Feb 12	comment	If Joshua can be translated why Is the name of Jesus translated “Jesus” but his name in hebrew was Joshua? @fumanchu - thanks, I put it in the nominative.
Feb 7	comment	Why did the tabernacle use the colors blue, purple and scarlet? Actually I think I haVe to switch my acceptance. I have enjoyed the many answers on this post and I do still have not fully made up my mind, but I did learn the most from your post. Thanks.
Feb 7	comment	Why did the tabernacle use the colors blue, purple and scarlet? +1 - cool. Lots of interesting info. I researched you claim about lack of color mixing and I think you are right. Which kinda poo poos my won answer a bit, so I will not accept it as it stands. "The degree to which Ancient Egyptian artists and craftsmen mixed colors varies according to dynasty. But even at its most creative, color mixing was not widely spread. Unlike today's pigments which give consistent results, several of those available to Ancient Egyptian artists could react chemically with each other, for example lead white when mixed with orpiment (yellow) actually produces black."
Feb 7	comment	Why did the tabernacle use the colors blue, purple and scarlet? welcome to the site. For some reason the question has brought out all the creative people. (+1) It is refreshing in a way as often Bible students are more the detail oriented types who have a dislike, or at least mild aversion towards imagination.