From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I don't know if you understand what I am saying, but if you believe that
the
signs also apply to people other than these eleven, why try and make the
argument that this particular text does not? Perhaps if you do read it
this
way, you would be arguing that while you do not see the text as being
applicable to anyone other than the eleven, you believe that we can take it
to apply also to us by extension in that the eleven are examples for us.
David,
If we make the error of thinking that this text applies, in this instance
and usage, to other Christians than the 11, even though elsewhere some of
these signs may be discussed relative to other Christians, then we risk
making the same error anytime Jesus talks makes a statement, thinking that
his words apply equally to all. I think understanding this aspect of the
Bible is very important and very frequently abused. By the way, is there any
place else in scritpure where Christians (other than the 11 in Mark vv16-20)
are told they can be bitten by poisonous snakes and not be harmed? If not,
then I woulkd say this applies to the 11 only...not all Christians.
Perry
Peace be with you.
David Miller.
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