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Re: How does the Bible use the word "forever","eternal", "for ever"?
[Re: Green Cochoa]
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10/25/16 02:31 PM
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Unfortunately the above post seems to address the "fire of God" rather than the question presented in the opening post, which was: How do we understand what the Bible means when the word "forever", "eternal", "for ever" is used in Scripture in reference to something or someone ? It would seem that various bible writers had different intentions when using the terms. For example, Jonah 2:6 vs. John 3:16. The same term did not always mean exactly the same thing to all writers or hearers. Each use should probably be examined on a case by case basis, especially if the passage is being discussed, or used to support some doctrine or idea.
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Re: How does the Bible use the word "forever","eternal", "for ever"?
[Re: Nadi]
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Unfortunately the above post seems to address the "fire of God" rather than the question presented in the opening post, which was: How do we understand what the Bible means when the word "forever", "eternal", "for ever" is used in Scripture in reference to something or someone ? It would seem that various bible writers had different intentions when using the terms. For example, Jonah 2:6 vs. John 3:16. The same term did not always mean exactly the same thing to all writers or hearers. Each use should probably be examined on a case by case basis, especially if the passage is being discussed, or used to support some doctrine or idea. Have you checked the Hebrew(Olam) and Greek(anion) definition of the word? and then check how these are used within the context of scripture? and see if you can draw out God's definition and usage of the word? you probably do this right?
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