From 3db7251162f24cb8b64e56313119307b56b6bc79 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SusanQuigley <susan_quigley@wycliffeassociates.org> Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:06:03 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Fixed notes with "paradox". --- 2th/01/intro.md | 3 +-- col/01/intro.md | 2 +- jhn/12/intro.md | 2 +- 3 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/2th/01/intro.md b/2th/01/intro.md index f37c827355..c3ec26279c 100644 --- a/2th/01/intro.md +++ b/2th/01/intro.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ ##### The use of paradox ##### -A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: persecution is a sign of blessing from God. - +A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in 1:4-5: "We talk about your patience and faith in all your persecutions. We talk about the afflictions that you endure. This is a sign of God's righteous judgment." People would not normally think that having faith in God when being persecuted is a sign of God's righteous judgment. But in 1:5-10, Paul explains how God will reward those who have faith in him and how he will judge those who afflict them. ## Links: ## * __[2 Thessalonians 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__ diff --git a/col/01/intro.md b/col/01/intro.md index 640d587d48..b6a7de75c3 100644 --- a/col/01/intro.md +++ b/col/01/intro.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ There are many different images used to describe christian living. In this chapt ##### The use of paradox ##### -A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: Paul rejoices in his suffering. Most people do not think that they will rejoice in suffering. +A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in 1:24: "Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you." Most people do not think that they will rejoice in suffering. But in 1:25-29 Paul explains why his suffering is good. ## Links: ## diff --git a/jhn/12/intro.md b/jhn/12/intro.md index 0d61d87a6f..6e08682644 100644 --- a/jhn/12/intro.md +++ b/jhn/12/intro.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Jesus' prophesy about being glorified is a reference to his death. The disciples ##### The use of paradox ##### -A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in this chapter: "he who loves his life will lose it" ([John 12:25-26](./25.md)). +A paradox is a seemingly absurd statement, which appears to contradict itself, but it is not absurd. A paradox occurs in 12:25: "He who loves his life will lose it; but he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." But in 12:26 Jesus explains what it means to keep one's life for eternal life. ([John 12:25-26](./25.md)). ## Links: ##