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Part Two Let's look at the words that Luke could have used in Acts 2:38, and did use many times elsewhere, that actually do mean "because of", but NEVER "into/unto/in/on" like eis. They are such Greek words as- "hoti", and " gar". *********** 1063 gar {gar} a primary particle;; conj AV - for 1027, misc 28, not tr 12; 1067, 1) for 3754 hoti {hot'-ee} neuter of 3748 as conjunction; demonst. that (sometimes redundant);; conj, AV - that 612, for 264, because 173, how that 21, how 11, misc 212; 1293, 1) that, because, since So let's apply our interpretation test with these words, and see whether "into/unto" or "because of" fits best or at all. All of these occurrences are in Acts (ie, by the writer who wrote Acts 2:38), and all of them were translated into the English "for", and this list does not even come close to exhaustive. Let the evidence speak… HOTI (3754)… Acts 2:25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for (3754 hoti) he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: I foresaw the Lord always before my face, "because of" (hoti) he is on my right hand." FITS! I foresaw the Lord always before my face, "into/unto" he is on my right hand." DOESN'T FIT! Acts 4:21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for (3754 hoti) all men glorified God for that which was done. because of the people: "because of" (hoti) all men glorified God for that which was done. FITS! because of the people: "into/unto" all men glorified God for that which was done. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for (3754 hoti) if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: let them alone: "because of" (hoti) if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought. FITS let them alone: "into/unto" if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 8:33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for (3754 hoti) his life is taken from the earth. his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? "because of"(3754 hoti) his life is taken from the earth. FITS! his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? "into/unto" his life is taken from the earth. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for (3754 hoti) he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: Go thy way: "because of"(3754 hoti) he is a chosen vessel unto me. FITS! Go thy way: "into/unto" he is a chosen vessel unto me. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 9:16 For (3754 hoti) I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. "because of" (3754 hoti) I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. FITS! "into/unto" I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 10:14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for (3754 hoti) I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. But Peter said, Not so, Lord; "because of" (3754 hoti) I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. FITS! But Peter said, Not so, Lord; "into/unto" I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 11:8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for (3754 hoti) nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. But I said, Not so, Lord: "because of" (3754 hoti) nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. FITS! But I said, Not so, Lord: "into/unto" nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 11:24 For (3754 hoti) he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. "because of" (3754 hoti) he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost. FITS! "into/unto" he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost. Acts 13:41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for (3754 hoti) I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: "because of" (3754 hoti) I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe. FITS! Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: "into/unto" I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 22:15 For (3754 hoti) thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. "because of" (3754 hoti) thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. FITS! "into/unto" thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 22:21 And he said unto me, Depart: for (3754 hoti) I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. Depart: "because of" (3754 hoti) I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. FITS! Depart: "into/unto" I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. DOESN'T FIT! *********** Now GAR (1063)… ( which, to me, seems to have been the more likely choice if Luke had wanted to assert a past tense.) Acts 2:25 For (1063 gar) David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for (3754 hoti) he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: "because of" (1063 gar) David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for (3754 hoti) he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: FITS! "into/unto" David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for (3754 hoti) he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: DOESN'T FIT! Acts 6:14 For (1063 gar) we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, "because of"(1063 gar) we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place. FITS! "into/unto" we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 7:33 Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for (1063 gar) the place where thou standest is holy ground. Put off thy shoes from thy feet: "because of"(1063 gar) the place where thou standest is holy ground. FITS! Put off thy shoes from thy feet: "into/unto" the place where thou standest is holy ground. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 8:7 For (1063 gar) unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. "because of"(1063 gar) unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: FITS! "into/unto" unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: DOESN'T FIT! Acts 8:21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for (1063 gar) thy heart is not right in the sight of God. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: "because of" (1063 gar) thy heart is not right in the sight of God. FITS! Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: "into/unto" thy heart is not right in the sight of God. DOESN'T FIT! Here's an interesting one, in which both gar and eis are found… Acts 8:23 For (1063 gar) I perceive that thou art in (1519 eis) the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. "because of" (1063 gar) I perceive that thou art in (1519 eis) the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. FITS! "into/unto" I perceive that thou art in (1519 eis) the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. DOESN'T FIT! *********** I could go on, and on with these examples. My challenge is- show me one that contradicts the abundant evidence I have toiled and labored to supply. But the real point is the bottom line- WHY? Why would "Just Believers" like Saved, and others, LIE about such a definition which can be disproven so thoroughly? The answer is simply blindness. 2 Cor 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: Because that IS what we are talking about when we start talking about Acts 2:38. We are talking about the gospel. What is the gospel? 1 Cor 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: Is it enough to simply believe the gospel, "Just Believers" contend? The Bible asks the question- 1 Pet 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, WHAT SHALL THE END BE OF THEM THAT OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of God? IT IS WRITTEN- 2 Th 1:6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; 7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on THEM THAT know not God, AND THAT OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who SHALL BE PUNISHED WITH EVERLASTING DESTRUCTION from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; DO YOU believe this scripture? Do you believe it Happy Harry? Do you believe it Simon the Likeable? Do you believe it Believer? DO YOU BELIEVE IT SAVED? 2 Th 1:6 Seeing IT IS A RIGHTEOUS THING WITH GOD TO RECOMPENSE TRIBULATION TO THEM THAT TROUBLE YOU… 8 IN FLAMING FIRE TAKING VENGEANCE ON THEM THAT… OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who SHALL BE PUNISHED WITH EVERLASTING DESTRUCTION… Hello, my name is Tom Raddatz, and pardon me for being so intensely jealous for your souls to be fed the truth about the gospel of Jesus Christ, but I AM incurably addicted to preaching the gospel, which IS the power of salvation… 1 Cor 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I DECLARE UNTO YOU THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 BY WHICH ALSO YE ARE SAVED, IF YE KEEP IN MEMORY what I preached unto you, UNLESS YE HAVE BELIEVED IN VAIN. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, HOW THAT CHRIST DIED for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And THAT HE WAS BURIED, AND THAT HE ROSE AGAIN the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: HOW do we obey the death, burial, and resurrection, so that we won't be punished with everlasting destruction? Death = Repentance Mark 8:34 …Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. Luke 13:3 …except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Burial = Baptism Rom 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: Col 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, Resurrection = the gift of the Holy Ghost Rom 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10 And IF CHRIST BE IN YOU, the body is dead because of sin; but THE SPIRIT IS LIFE because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also QUICKEN YOUR MORTAL BODIES BY HIS SPIRIT that dwelleth in you. This is OBEYING THE GOSPEL, that Peter summed up in Acts 2:38… Acts 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear… 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ FOR (EIS- INTO/UNTO) THE REMISSION OF SINS, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and BE BAPTIZED, AND WASH AWAY THY SINS, calling on the name of the Lord. Rom 1:16 FOR I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST: for it is the power of God UNTO (eis) SALVATION to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: And being unashamed of the gospel, I am unashamed TO OBEY the gospel, and I am neither ashamed or hesitant to discern what the scripture says about them who DO NOT obey this gospel, but rather pervert it. Mat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits… 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. **IF**, as the scripture says… 2 Th 1:6 Seeing IT IS A RIGHTEOUS THING WITH GOD TO RECOMPENSE TRIBULATION TO THEM THAT TROUBLE YOU… 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on them THAT… OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction… **THEN**… Can there be anything LESS fruitful than disobeying the gospel, and teaching others likewise? If so, pray tell what? And is it un-loving for sounding the alarm, if a wolf is in the sheepfold? And who would I be serving to rather ignore it, or worse yet to pet it and stroke it, and make it feel comfortably at home? Rom 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. And what greater feed can I offer an enemy than the bread of truth which IS the word of God? Tell me, ye who pet, and cuddle, and stroke the wolves in sheep's clothing, and call it the love and compassion of Christ, why do you think the Bible says- 2 Pet 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as THERE SHALL BE FALSE TEACHERS AMONG YOU, WHO PRIVILY SHALL BRING IN DAMNABLE HERESIES, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And MANY SHALL FOLLOW THEIR PERNICIOUS WAYS; BY REASON OF WHOM THE WAY OF TRUTH SHALL BE EVIL SPOKEN OF. 2 Pet 2:13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, SPORTING THEMSELVES WITH THEIR OWN DECEIVINGS WHILE THEY FEAST WITH YOU; 14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: 15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, 2 Pet 2:18 For when THEY SPEAK GREAT SWELLING WORDS of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. 19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: Why do you think the Bible writers went to such lengths to warn us over and over to beware of false prophets? Did you think they would be easy to spot? Now let me ask you this- how much more evil, than perverting the gospel, would the fruit have to be before you could discern it's nature? Who but a false prophet would ADAMANTLY teach you how NOT to obey the gospel (which is the power of salvation)? What sayeth the scripture? Gal 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of CHRIST UNTO ANOTHER GOSPEL: 7 Which is not another; but THERE BE SOME THAT TROUBLE YOU, AND WOULD PERVERT THE GOSPEL of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, LET HIM BE ACCURSED. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If **ANY** man preach **ANY** other gospel unto you than that ye have received, LET HIM BE ACCURSED. Now, do you believe this scripture? So who here is willing to stand up and act like this scripture, Gal. 1:6-9, MEANS WHAT IT SAYS? Or are you to ashamed to make a stand for the gospel of Jesus Christ, fearing to hurt the feelings of your friends and family? What about Jesus' feelings? Mark 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me… 38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. I'm not saying there is no hope for a wolf. Have we not all, at one time or another, been the wolf in the picture? So what makes the difference? The fruit of the Spirit. in particular in this case, the fruit of MEEKNESS TO THE WORD OF GOD. James 3:13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. For some of us have heard the word, and DO it, which speaks to us on this wise… James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, AND RECEIVE WITH MEEKNESS THE ENGRAFTED WORD, WHICH IS ABLE TO SAVE YOUR SOULS. 22 BUT BE YE DOERS OF THE WORD, AND NOT HEARERS ONLY, DECEIVING YOUR OWN SELVES. Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. I haven't taken the time to write all this out to be spiteful. I have taken the time for willingness to go to any length to accentuate the gospel plan of salvation, once again, which I am not ashamed of. I've been waiting a long time to hear Saved even mention "obeying" the gospel, but this appears to be one subject she refuses to touch. I'll leave a link to a couple questions I asked her about it. How can one say they aren't ashamed of the gospel, if they can't even answer what it is, and how it is obeyed? I hope and pray that through all this Saved, and others, will see what the true meaning of Acts 2:38 is. 2 Cor 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. That is scripture. John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Dearly beloved- Mat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. May God bless!
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