Part 4 - Recapturing The Vocabulary Of The Holy Spirit

[Reformer]

Recapturing The Vocabulary Of The
HOLY SPIRIT
[Part 4 - Finale]

Let us not conclude that the KJV is the only biblical Version containing errors. True, it is among the worst, however. I use the English Standard Version a big part of the time. It is among the up-to-date Versions. But its errors are quite detectable.

Take I Corinthians 14:34 of the ESV, "As in all the churches of the saints, the women should keep silent in the churches." The Greek renders "congregation" or "assembly" in both places where "churches" is used. The passage should read, "As in all congregations of the saints, the women should keep silent in your assemblies." (P. S. In Paul's day, women speaking in public meetings was a cultural negative.) In issuing rules, Paul says, "This is my rule in all the churches" (I Cor. 7:17). Again, this should read, "This is my rule in all the congregations."

Here's another sample of the partisan hang-up of translators and publishers. On the passage cited above, the New International Version reads, "As in all the congregations of the saints, women should remain silent in the churches." This passage is half valid and half invalid—or half correct and half incorrect, for "congregations" convey the Greek ekklesia, but "churches" do not. "Churches" is an absolute and fallacious translation.

On another term, I commend the English Standard Version's correction of "Easter" in Acts 12:4. It is replaced by "Passover," the correct translation. And since we're addressing "Easter," allow me to add a little history.

As a youngster in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky, I was introduced to "Easter" annually, as were a lot of other youngsters. On each Easter, our church's adults would hide colored eggs and turn us loose to "unearth" them. To us kids, this was the nucleus of Easter. To Christian adults, however, the resurrection of a Man called Jesus took the center stage. Those unbelievers in the mountains who took no delight or interest in Jesus were at least exposed to what the religious holiday meant to others. That, in itself, was a proclamation of the Gospel message, "He has risen!"

After growing up and becoming an independent thinker, I discovered the origin of "Easter" had pagan roots. According to credible sources, "Easter" stemmed from Eastre, a pagan goddess, and denotes a pagan festival, while the Greek pascha refers to the Jewish Passover. Rome's Vatican borrowed "Easter" from the pagans, dressed it up with a few eccentric solemnities, and began to celebrate it as a holy day. Protestants then acquired the "holy day" from the Papacy.

Why did King James' translators translate the Greek pascha "Easter"? It was because the King, who was also Head of The Established Church of England, instructed his translators, "The old ecclesiastical words to be kept, as the word church not to be translated congregation." Among those ecclesiastical words was "Easter."

The King insisted that all ecclesiastical terms be retained. "Church," "Easter," "baptize," and "Bishop" were a few of his preferences. The Greek for "baptize" is "baptizo," and it relates to dipping or immersing—never sprinkling. King James was King and Head of The Established Church of England. To permit his translators to deliver the Greek ekklesia correctly would have placed him in the position of being King and Head of a mere congregation! Apparently, he wanted no part of that. And since "Easter" was an integral part of the King's Church, the term was substituted for "Passover."

It should be strongly emphasized that none of these errors in our English Bibles erases or changes the historical fact that Jesus died on a Roman tree, was buried, and three days later, Jewish time, resurrected. And this is the most beautiful and fascinating part of the Good News. He has risen! This I believe, and this I proclaim.

[garee]

A little background. The time of the first century reformation had come(Hebrew 9). Our Holy Father as King of earthly kings, unseen Lord of earthly lord, the heavenly Holy Abba Father of earthly fathers. The achiest Jew had become jealous of the sounding Pagan nations (Out of sight out of mind)  No faith or understanding coming from our Holy Father .Our Holy Father Christ calls fools .

The period of time when there was kings in Israel (abomination) Believer as a kingdom of priest are the living temple---- Christ in us the hope of His glory

God does not no dwell in stone houses made with the dying hands as a will of mankind.

Then all the faithless "no faith" as it is written  Jewish men club. Jewish women were not allowed to participate in the ceremonial shadows A 15 foot high wall separated .And another high wall separated male and female gentiles .

The gospel explosion the walls came down a joyful time like never before or even again a terrible tribulation to the Jew that was hoping his dying flesh could profit for something .

Mixed families living apart could now come together as one new nation the  Christian body. Much confusion .God was still bringing new prohecy  The husbands and wives were needed to wait until they when home so new prophecy could continue .two or three at a time       


1 Corinthians 14:29-40 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order.

It would seem the silence was in respect to both the husband and wife. 


New prophecy was cut off with the last revelation to John . One new ceremonial shadow was given to look ahead to the wedding supper in our new bodies  (1 Corinthians 11) a Nazarene vow .

The restoring to the proper unseen headship Christ. Adam the husband failed to protect his wife.. . . today women that represent mankind (church)are preachers .

Sends them out (apostles)Husbands with Wives two by two .Just like the dynamic Duo the Holy Father and son of man Jesus team . Team Jesus   

[Reformer]

Thank you, garee, for your comments.

[4WD]

Reformer,
I am still at a loss as to why you are so adamantly antagonistic to the word "church". The word in English can carry different connotations and meanings depending upon the usage.  Biblically the word church can mean the congregation of a local town of region; or it can mean the body of Christ, i.e., the whole contingent of saints, alive or dead.

[garee]

Reformer,
I am still at a loss as to why you are so adamantly antagonistic to the word "church". The word in English can carry different connotations and meanings depending upon the usage.  Biblically the word church can mean the congregation of a local town of region; or it can mean the body of Christ, i.e., the whole contingent of saints, alive or dead.

Two or three gather under sola scriptura. The church, a family Christ is there.

When two or more gather as multiple families.  It is a sign to the unbelieving world drawing them to the living word. Not a sign pointing to themselves like that called (strange fire) offered by Aarons two sons.  Only God not seen received the glory