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So, if thee is interested in learning the differences between Conservative Quakers and other Quakers, or would like to understand differences between Quakers and other Christians, thee may well be at the right place. On the other hand, the Conservative Quaker perspective is so strikingly unique in contemporary society, that it will be a balm to many seeking spiritual fulfillment. To assist these seekers is the true intent of publishing our podcast.
A good many of the podcast installments will be presented by Henry Jason. Henry is knowledgeable in the Greek of the New Testament and has a fascinating way of tying the meaning of the original words with the writings of early Friends. Listening to him provides a refreshing view of scripture and is an excellent way to learn about original Quaker theology. Henry's podcasts are usually bible classes and so they are often interspersed with discussions, questions and insightful comments by his students.
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Ohio Yearly Meeting's Podcast
Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #08 Chapter 3 Verse 11 - Chapter 4 Verses 1-6
In this podcast on 1 John 3:11-4:6 , Henry does a great deal of looking at the Greek of this epistle, exploring both the original and variant meanings of the especially significant words. Many, but not all of those words are below.
Chapter 3
Verse 11
Henry has mentioned in previous sessions, the meaning of these related Greek words,
- “angelia”: message
- “euangelion”: gospel /good news
- “epangelion”: promise
- “angelos”: messenger
Verse 12
“Dikaios”: upright/righteous. Often in the gospels, when it is used, it has the meaning “upright in God’s eyes.”
Verse 13
If we are doing what God says to do, frequently we will be hated by the world.
Verse 14
There are two basic Greek words which are translated into English as “life”:
- bios: Can mean livelihood/the way one earns money.
- zoe: Life in the sense of being alive, especially spiritual and eternal life.
Verse 15
The Greek word, “adelphos” (brother) is inclusive and includes both men and women. When the Greek refers specifically to women, it uses the word, “adelphe”. It was very unusual in the Roman world to call someone a brother, when they were not related. As a result, it became notable in the Roman world that Christians were so connected to each other that they called each other, “brother.”
Verse 18
As has been mentioned before, the term “dear children” is an endearing term.
Verse 23
The Greek word, “pisteuo”, (often frequently translated into English as “believe”) means “to trust/put one’s trust in something”.
Chapter 4
Verse 1
The false prophets John mentions in this verse are likely those who “went out from us” (1 John 2:19) who, in all probability, were docetists (and likely the predecessors of the Gnostics). These people believed that Jesus was not both completely God and completely man, but instead, He was instead almost entirely God, but in a human covering that was a miniscule amount human.
Verses 2-6
One of the very different understandings of early Friends from most other believers relates to the phrase Jesus Christ has come “in the flesh” in 1 John 4;2. Most other believers see that verse referring to the historical Jesus as having come “in the flesh” into the world.
However, early Friends understood that phrase (of 1 John 4:2) “in the flesh” to mean something very different: Jesus had come in our flesh . . . in the believer’s flesh, as Colossians 1:27 also says it, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
Finally, there is a brief reading and discussion of 1 John 4:3-6 as Henry looks ah
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Advices read in these podcasts can be found on page 29 in our Book Of Dicipline.
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