Wouldn’t it be great if the word οὕτως were properly translated, * in this manner* rather than the uber sentimental reading, “God loved the world * so much* that He gave . . . ?
BTW currently reading Invisible Jesus. I live in the heart of Complementarian, Ken Hamm Young Earth Creation, Rapture, hard core inerrancy (applied to one’s interpretation of scripture) country.
Wouldn’t it be great if the word οὕτως were properly translated, * in this manner* rather than the uber sentimental reading, “God loved the world * so much* that He gave . . . ?
BTW currently reading Invisible Jesus. I live in the heart of Complementarian, Ken Hamm Young Earth Creation, Rapture, hard core inerrancy (applied to one’s interpretation of scripture) country.
I agree. And thank you for reading! I grew up in those circles, so I know exactly what you are talking about, and I hope the road is not too hard.
Thank you