The Importance of a Letter

January 15, 2009

Hey Joe,

I know you’re ripping me for not having posted much lately, and I will try to get back in the swing of things, slowly but surely.

Anyway, I couldn’t resist posting this; I’m preparing a message on Acts 2 this week, and I was just reading a commentary on the passage. It is describing the content of Peter’s gospel proclamation in the middle of the chapter.

Verses 33-35 deal with Jesus’ exaltation to the right hand of God. And at this point, the commentary says:

‘With another Old Testament quote, Peter lastly tells his hearers that Christ is at the right hand of God, where he is not ruling as Lord of all.’

I did a double-take; what?! Jesus is not ruling as Lord of all!!! This is heresy! Then I realized it was supposed to read, ‘Jesus is NOW ruling as Lord of all.’

Wow, one little letter sure makes a big difference!

Larry

Posted by Larry | Filed Under Random Musings, Seeking Him 

Comments

2 Responses to “The Importance of a Letter”

  1. Jason on January 15th, 2009 5:40 pm

    Lar,

    One letter can surely make a difference!

    How about homoousios vs. homoiousios?

    J

  2. Larry on January 16th, 2009 5:24 am

    I’m sorry, I don’t remember that language!

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