10-18-2015, 03:55 PM
"For Paul to tell them not to keep the feast with old, wicked or bitter leaven, seems like an odd thing, for it almost appears, by itself, in referring to types of leaven to avoid, to imply that he wants them to use some kind of leaven, something different from the leaven having those qualities. In other words, if I were to say to you, 'Don't use a sword of bronze or silver, but...' you would be thinking that I am now going to tell you what kind of sword to use, such as..."
Dear Ronen, this is a great point, and I agree with your reasoning. By Paul saying "NOT with the leaven of wickedness or deceit," BUT with the "__________ of sincerity and truth" we may expect to see leaven in that place. Let's agree to corner Paul when we get there and have a little chat with him
Thomas
Dear Ronen, this is a great point, and I agree with your reasoning. By Paul saying "NOT with the leaven of wickedness or deceit," BUT with the "__________ of sincerity and truth" we may expect to see leaven in that place. Let's agree to corner Paul when we get there and have a little chat with him
Thomas