Now you're just being silly and contentious about God being the author of confusion. I answered that.
As for getting a correct version, I don't think there is any such thing as a perfect English translation. I recommend you go to the Greek/Hebrew whenever you are unsure if any given translation is accurate or clear. If you don't know Greek or Hebrew and aren't willing to learn, then at least look it up to see if words were added by translators as part of their interpretation of the verse. [Edit: An Interlinear Bible is good for this sort of thing.] You don't always end up with a wrong interpretation when translators add words, but in this case it's pretty clear that "the author of" doesn't belong in the verse.
If you are unwilling to go that far, at least get a variety of English translations and compare them. You will find that some verses differ dramatically because of the different interpretations of the translators. That should at least raise a red flag for you.
Oh, and my name is Nicholas, not Nathan.
God is the Author of sin.
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by johnp., Mar 20, 2007.
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For all: Is it true that the axiom "God is not the author of sin" was established by Plato's musings, and theologians have adopted it, willing to compromise with worldly philosophies? -
James, chapter 1
13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
14: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
15: Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
16: Do not err, my beloved brethren.
God is NOT the author of sin.
1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world -
I am happy with my version of the Bible, and it does put the added words in italics so I know they were added. Also, I have some software known as "SwordSearcher" which allows me to look at the Greek/Hebrew. So, there is really no problem here.
I knew, before I posted it, you would explain it away.
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Reading some of the early posts, those showing their righteous indignation obvisously didn't read the material on the link provided.
Cheung is brilliant, and everyone interested in theology, regardless of their view, should read it. If you think he's wrong, make an argument against his theories. Can you do it? Some have. Tim over at Triablog has written quite a bit against him. Tim is brilliant too. I think Cheung is wrong about some things. He's got a big blind spot toward his own fallibility which causes him to go over the line. But he is smart, and biblical, and if you read his stuff, you can't deny it. -
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Unbiblical Logic
By the way, here is what the SCRIPTURE says all about the "fancy pants" learning of "God being the Author of Sin" and Calvinism = Augustinianism = Platonic thought
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For Christ sent me not to baptize (read post above), but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1:19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 1:20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 1:22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: <-----Logical Predestinationsim
1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 1:28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 1:31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
you guys are a bunch of Greeks! and Catholics! Plato = Augustine = Calvin
I do not advocate Greek Fatlalism and humanism (Augustinian Roman Catholicms and Protestantism, Islam) in the guise of Chrisitanity, nor anything that Calvin or Arminus said.
Just read the Bible! Plato did says that God is the author of sin, and that everything is deterministic. = Augustine = Calvin
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God most certainly does cause evil.
This thread is not about evil, it is about sin.
The two are not necessarily the same.
Evil, in this sense, meaning calamitous acts, such as natural disasters and such.
In fact, the bible blatantly tells us in Isaiah 45:7 that God causes evil.
God certainly creates evil, as when he caused plagues to fall on Egypt, yet He does not and can not create sin.
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My forefathers fought for what we have and I will to to keep it. Many of our countrymen have died and are still dying now to eradicate fascism and to keep our liberties liberties. You remember that next time you see the American flag burning because a Dutchman drew caricatures of Islam's false prophet.
And how you can ask the moderators to kick what you think savage wolves onto the poor helpless public is beyond me completely. At least you think you are equipped with the latest gear for the amour of God.
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Blammo. Is God the author of confusion?
He is. He is also the God of order and peace and if we use His word aright our Churches will be havens not the Muppet Show. :)
2 Thess 2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
One only needs to pray for good and one will receive it and one only needs to realise that God needs to put the thought in your head first to know Him.
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But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness...
Meant to trip blind men over and meant to be ridiculous to those who are wise in their own eyes. Not very helpful is He? :) Why does God still blame us, Christlifter, for who resists His will. Please answer this. Who can open the eyes of a man born blind? Why does He trip em up then? A jest? I wonder that's all.
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Your wrong. You are mad and ready to hang a person, or anybody for that matter, for they do not believe as you.
If you had a match now, would you burn the 1st Calvinist you saw? Shame Shame -
You don't see them close down a thread, when some act as if God is a helpless old man. I see this all the time.....
It seems like we can address this...without a big fight. So...everyone put down your hanging ropes....and put down your matches...and lets talk like grown ups here.
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What is meant by the word Author?
Sin is not matter. Sin takes up no space. Sin does not have a life span.
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PR 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
PR 16:1 To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
The lack is caused by God and He tells us that explicitly.
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Rom 11:32 For God has bound all men over to disobedience...
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