Became or Not Became - Interpreting 1Cor 15:45

[UntoHim]

In general, I would never recommend the K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid) method when it comes to biblical interpretation (even though there are some of us who should have no business going beyond this method...moi included) Even though the apostle Paul was the original and supreme Christian theologian, and though even the apostle Peter called Paul's writings "hard to understand", I would appeal once again for us to try and keep this term "life-giving spirit" in the simple context of: firstly, the immediately surrounding verses, secondly, the wider context of Paul's answering of the question " But someone will ask, 'how are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?' ".(vr 35) and lastly, to the distinct probability the this was an originally coined term that is best to interpret within the context of this particular chapter (1 Cor 15)

There are MANY other surrounding concerns, and they have been discussed in great depth and detail by lots of very qualified and absolutely well-meaning theologians (including Gaffin and the others I have referenced), and I would hope we could take our time and maybe go over some of these commentaries one by one. We already know what Witness Lee taught regarding this matter. As far as I know, only Gaffin comes close to Lee's interpretation, but this comes with some very important caveats. I plan on addressing these in due time (I know, I know it's past due time, but I'm working on it!)

Finally, and something that has been on my heart regarding our discussions about this matter, we would all be missing something of ultimate importance if we forget about "keeping the main thing the main thing"....This is all about THE GOSPEL. Please read the opening few verses of this chapter - "Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, in which you received, in which you stand"....and even the K.I.S.S. method works for the Gospel.