Thematic Bible: Adaption of truth
Thematic Bible
Adaption of truth » Paul's example
To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ].
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Adaption of truth » Simple truth for the immature
I fed you with milk, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Even now you are still not ready.
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Adaption of truth » Some unable to receive deeper truths
For though by this time you ought to be teachers [because of the time you have had to learn these truths], you actually need someone to teach you again the elementary principles of God’s word [from the beginning], and you have come to be continually in need of milk, not solid food.
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Adaption of truth » Different messages to different classes
I am writing to you, fathers [those believers who are spiritually mature], because you know Him who has existed from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men [those believers who are growing in spiritual maturity], because you have been victorious and have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children [those who are new believers, those spiritually immature], because you have come to know the Father.
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Adaption of truth » Human weakness necessitates
Adaption of truth » Feeding the lambs
So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”
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Adaption of truth » The use of parables
With many such parables, Jesus spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear and understand it;
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