Thematic Bible: Adaption of truth
Thematic Bible
Adaption of truth » Paul's example
to the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that I might save all sorts of men.
Verse Concepts
Adaption of truth » Simple truth for the immature
I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, nor have you yet sufficient strength.
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Adaption of truth » Some unable to receive deeper truths
for though by this time you ought to be capable of teaching others, you want to be instructed anew in the first principles of the divine oracles; and are in such a state as to stand in need of milk, rather than of solid nourishment.
Verse Concepts
Adaption of truth » Different messages to different classes
I write to you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked spirit. I write to you, little children, because ye have known the father.
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Adaption of truth » Human weakness necessitates
I have yet many things to tell you, but ye cannot bear them now;
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Adaption of truth » Feeding the lambs
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me more than these do? yes, Lord, said he, you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my lambs.
Verse Concepts
Adaption of truth » The use of parables
Thus he instructed them by such a variety of parables as were adapted to their capacity.
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