On Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:40:08 -0400, gary <biblicist@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 1 Timothy 1:16 "However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me
> first
> Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are
> going to believe on Him for everlasting life." (NKJV)
>
> Again, we have the reversed order of what Ethan proposes.
>
> Paul says, believe on Him for everlasting life. Ethan's speculation is
> the
> opposite.
>
> Again how should God have written the above to fit Ethan's order?
If you wish to use the word "for" in this way, you should follow the same
exegesis in Acts 2.38, which says, "Be baptized for the remission of
sins." But you don't. Why?
The reason is because the word "for" _also_ means "because of." For
example, "He's in jail for murder."
Best,
Ethan
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