Setting the Mind on the Spirit - The Vanishing Verb

[alwayslearning]

Originally Posted by Terry

Back to Nigel's writing. His article was surely informative. One thinking critically of Nigel's work might think our brother is "nitpicking". I'm thinking changing a verse's translation changes the context how a verse is comprehended.

It seems to me that Nigel's underlying concern with this and some of his other articles is how Witness Lee and the LSM do their hermeneutic work. He's just using their handling of these verses as another example. It might be construed as nitpicking by some as you mention. But IMHO his concern is legitimate because they elevate Witness Lee's writings above the Bible and so their hermeneutic work is colored by that filter and has to be unpacked and reconsidered by those like Tomes who have the time and heart to do so.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by alwayslearning

It seems to me that Nigel's underlying concern with this and some of his other articles is how Witness Lee and the LSM do their hermeneutic work.

I have to believe his deeper concern was how so many saints got defrauded from their prize. By using flawed "hermeneutics," Lee and Company robbed us of the reality which is in Christ, and brought us under their submission. I'm sure Nigel's writings are also a therapeutic "detox" for his own journey.

Too bad Cassidy is not here to discuss "the Professor's" articles.

[alwayslearning]

Originally Posted by Ohio

I have to believe his deeper concern was how so many saints got defrauded from their prize. By using flawed "hermeneutics," Lee and Company robbed us of the reality which is in Christ, and brought us under their submission. I'm sure Nigel's writings are also a therapeutic "detox" for his own journey.

Agreed!

The main title of his article is: LSM's Spurious Hermeneutics. By unraveling how they got from point A to point B he is exposing their shaky foundation on several items. Hopefully this helps some to reclaim their prize!

[TLFisher]

Randomnly selecting other translations of Roman 8:6-7. Most do not support the Rcv translation. The only one I've come across that does is Mounce Reverse-Interlinear New Testament

"To set the mind on the flesh leads to death, but to set the mind on the Spirit brings life and peace,"

By contrast Young's Literal Translation says:

"for the mind of the flesh [is] death, and the mind of the Spirit -- life and peace;"

I remember from my teenage years in the early 80's, I was taught all other Bible tranlations were considered sub-standard to the Recovery's Bible translation. Using King James was the standard until the Old Testament had a Recovery translation. If you were to read an alternative translation, Darby was suggested.