05-09-2009, 03:40 PM
Wael,
I don't know which translation you're using, but in all of the reliable versions that I use, there are no brackets. So just to be sure, I checked the interlinear Bible which is transliterated from the original Greek manuscripts, the words "as was supposed" are there without brackets. So they are not an insertion.
No Wael, my "denomination" is not "non-denominational" I have no denomination. Denomination is the spitting of one religion into subgroups, my faith is not a subgroup. I am a Christian, simple and plain. My worship comes from the Scripture itself, not from a man's traditions. It doesn't matter that not all who call themselves "non-denominational" agree, what matters is that they not follow the man made subgroups.
The issue with "which is the Holy Ghost" is the same as "as was supposed" they are both found in the original text. so it is not an interpolation as you would like to agree. Nice way to try to deny it though, sorry it doesn't hold up. The "need" as you put it, is to clearly explain to the reader what "Comforter" they should be looking for. Why you ask? Because many will come in Jesus' name (claiming to continue his message) but their hearts will be far from Him.. So he instructed his disciples what was to happen and what signs they should look for:
Matthew 24:5
(5) for many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they shall lead many astray,
John 15:26
(26) But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall bear witness of me:
Shamms