Heart of The Earth

[hawkman]

Matthew 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

1Peter3

18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

 

[hawkman]

Bump .

 

[Hidden In Him]

Matthew 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

1Peter3

18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

I've yet to encounter anyone who took position it was merely the tomb be able to interpret and explain the 1st Peter 3 passage adequately. Instead I've gotten dodges every time, including from men who were fairly well versed in their theology and could go on for hours about other matters of faith.

The orthodox position is the correct one, and those who discard early church tradition not only distort the meaning of the text but a whole host of other passages on this subject as well.

 

[japoloy556s]

Early church tradition certainly holds significant value in shaping our understanding of scripture. It provides us with insights from those who lived closer to the time of the text's composition and can offer valuable context. However, it is also essential to recognize that interpretation is an ongoing process, and diverse perspectives can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of God's Word.

I've kinda learned this when I was exploring various interpretations and engaging in meaningful discussions about faith, I first started off with, Empowering Spiritual Resources: Christian Tools for Manifestation, Connection, and Divine Guidance which helped me understand up to like 70% of the interpretation

I've yet to encounter anyone who took position it was merely the tomb be able to interpret and explain the 1st Peter 3 passage adequately. Instead I've gotten dodges every time, including from men who were fairly well versed in their theology and could go on for hours about other matters of faith.

The orthodox position is the correct one, and those who discard early church tradition not only distort the meaning of the text but a whole host of other passages on this subject as well.

 

[Hidden In Him]

Early church tradition certainly holds significant value in shaping our understanding of scripture. It provides us with insights from those who lived closer to the time of the text's composition and can offer valuable context. However, it is also essential to recognize that interpretation is an ongoing process, and diverse perspectives can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of God's Word.

I've kinda learned this when I was exploring various interpretations and engaging in meaningful discussions about faith, I first started off with, Empowering Spiritual Resources: Christian Tools for Manifestation, Connection, and Divine Guidance which helped me understand up to like 70% of the interpretation

Ok...

If I were being honest, I'd say that appears to be a bit of a plug.

But about your statement that it's an ongoing process, my personal opinion is that it's more of a restoration of original NT teachings. I think a number of things started getting lost fairly quickly, and increasingly as time went on, as professional-style orators and rhetoricians took over leadership positions in the church. So for my part, I think the church is in an ongoing process of returning to true New Testament teaching.

But I appreciate the response, and welcome to Christian Forums.