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So I think the author would expect us to assume that Cain got his wife from one of his sisters. 16And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. 17And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, So...

Thanks @Lafftur but what about this? ...in which he also went and made proclamation to the spirits in prison who in the past were disobedient, when God patiently waited in the days of Noah while the ark was being prepared... The target audience that was preached to was only specifically said...

I was looking for something new. But I will bring up an example. We don't have to discuss it if it has been recently worn out but it is a good example of one that is hard to understand at first read. 1 Peter 3 18For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the...

OK, but are you making mistakes in understanding the scriptures? Is that what this is all about? To say that you don't believe in a Pre Tribulation Rapture is different than saying you don't believe in any rapture. To deny the bodily resurrection from the dead is also much more than just...

What Verse or Passage of scripture do you find difficult to interpret. Let's see if we can discover authorial intent using the rules of hermeneutics.

OK. I see that is your point. But it is not helpful in interpreting this text. Paul said that we who are alive (whoever that may be when it happens) will not be transfigured before the dead in Christ rise transfigured. Those that are alive will not go up first. First the dead in Christ...

@pottersclay 1) I asked you how you would explain them touching Jesus in Matt 28? Since we know it is the same event because both Matt 28 and John 20 included the instructions from Jesus to go and tell his disciples to meet him in Galilee. 2) No one has ever considered "the ascension of Jesus...

They touched him in Matthew 28. Both Marys clung to his feet. How do you explain that? We know it was the same event because he said Go tell his disciples to meet him in Galilee in both events. Math 28 and in John 20. So if He was touched then there is no sense in theorizing why He could...

Exactly. And I think that is what He is reminding Mary of. His previous teachings. He has yet to ascend to the Father when He did, He would send the Holy Spirit. Meanwhile Mary had to understand that she could not hold on to this physical relationship with Jesus. But something better for...

Well this is a teachable moment for you. If you did not know that in 1611 prevent meant "go before" Then there is a pretty good chance that you are not ready to teach what this passage means. In the 1600s prevent was used in this text to convey the meaning "go before" it is now archaic and...

Yes. They are both true. John focuses on one of the Marys. Matthew gives more information and lets us know that there were two. Matthew shows that they both touched him and embraced his feet. John shows that Jesus had to talk to one of them to get her to stop and do what he told them...

Because the English translation causes you to think something different than what the Greek readers think when they hear it. It is "Do not keep on clinging to me" That is why the other English Translations have used words closer to the original Greek meaning. New International Version...

I respect your opinion on this, and not to start and argument but simply for the sake of conversation... I have found no evidence of two ascensions. Basing all that on his words to Mary seems to be a mistake because of English translation from original Greek. The Greek says "don't keep on...

@kenallen "prevent" in the KJV is archaic English that meant "go before". The word precede would be the modern equivalent. It is one of those examples of how the KJV used words that meant something different than they do today. An example of how even English words can change over time.

Technically speaking the text does not say that Jesus walked through any walls. He didn't really need to do that. He could just show up where he wanted to. No walking there necessary. Why go through a wall when you can just transport to the spot you want. Luke 24 And as they thus spake...

I have no idea what you said. The believers who are living a life ready for His coming will be changed in the twinkling of an eye and their current mortal flesh will be transfigured and become an immortal glorified body. The Last Trump in this text is not the 7th trumpet in the book of...

Maybe the sun was in her eyes. No seriously, there are several examples that suggest that he might have looked different at first. The two on the way to Emmaus who did not recognize him until he opened there eyes. I think that the Greek is saying "Mary stop keep on clinging to me" Matthew...

It is the classic look. And it is classic because it is the best look even from an artistic perspective. I wear suits or sports coats with ties. It is the best look. Women look best with lots of attractive clothing also. Wearing clothing that is not modest is not an attractive look. It...

I am glad that you love the Word. :)

Yes, being kind and assuming the best about each other will help us stick to the task of explaining our reasons for our interpretations. The issue is not whether you think you know your interpretation is the Word of God or not. Telling people how sure that we are about our interpretation does...