tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post3038577677930118281..comments2023-11-03T11:48:36.234+00:00Comments on Chris Hamer-Hodges: The Law of First MentionChris Hamer-Hodgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680998868164693275noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-43494365517102719812017-05-03T19:08:27.383+01:002017-05-03T19:08:27.383+01:00Scripture DOES INTERPRET Scripture and, just as im...Scripture DOES INTERPRET Scripture and, just as important, "Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17) and "And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts: knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation. For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Ghost." (2 Peter 1:19-21) This is understood by all who approach the Bible Study with the care for God's meaning or with the feebleness of man.<br /><br />Hermaneutics is a man-made science to unravel the complexities within the Bible. By definition I've found it to mean, "the art of expounding the Scriptures; the art of finding the meaning of an author's words and phrases; and the explaining it to others." It is never to be used to overthrow our understandings, but it can be so used. I appreciate the comment about Genesis, the book of origins, in particular in reference to God's unfolding of His Eternal Counsel.<br /><br />I am at a lost about "the law," (it should rather be a man-contrived idea) and the concept of "the law of first mention." Hebrews 13:9 commands us, "Be not carried away by divers and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be stablished by grace; not by meats, wherein they that occupied themselves were not profited." In regard to Genesis "origins," in Genesis 15:4-6, where Abram "believed in the LORD and he counted it to him for righteousness," is further spoken in the New Testament as "imputed righteousness." However, "the first mention" of the Angel of the LORD as "Thou God seest me," in Genesis 16:7-14, the well located in the Wilderness of Shur, "Beer-lahai-roi," verse 14, was named by Hagar, Abram's handmaid, the mother of Ishmael. But, I've found the true unveiling of the Angel of the LORD's name was spoken by this Angel, Himself in Exodus 3:1-15, in particular verse 14, "And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT IM: and He said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, the LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name forever, and this is my memorial unto all generations." Furthermore, in regard to His Holy Name, please read Exodus 6:2-4...; and Jesus comment to the Jews in John 8:56-58, "...verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I AM."<br /><br />Furthermore, in my research, I've found only two mentions of the phrase in Genesis 15:6; and Psalms 106:31, "...and that was counted unto him (Abram and Phinehas) for righteousness." The first was faith and the second was an act of obedience according to God's Divine direction. Both accounts do not disprove anything in regard to divine inspiration or interpretation for God's message must be believe and followed as God the Holy Spirit would direct us in their respective interpretations.<br /><br />I know I would not EVER be quick to jump on anyone's bandwagon in the game of hermeneutics, even if they beg me; I'd be careful about that, but God would have us to continue "in Him" to follow Him through out our lifetime with a clear and unwavering conscience. Who knows what this lifetime may bring?!? But we KNOW in Whom we have believed in; and where He is taking us to. God Bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14425268843794186235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-57545477049622444092016-09-18T02:12:11.742+01:002016-09-18T02:12:11.742+01:00Ridicule is not an expression of above average int...Ridicule is not an expression of above average intelligence. Quite the opposite.Ob5https://www.blogger.com/profile/09319489836854648763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-91648015460691077532016-09-18T02:10:46.982+01:002016-09-18T02:10:46.982+01:00Ridicule is not an expression of above average int...Ridicule is not an expression of above average intelligence. Quite the opposite.Ob5https://www.blogger.com/profile/09319489836854648763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-50078250708536113472016-03-09T19:29:44.566+00:002016-03-09T19:29:44.566+00:00First mention, last mention, it makes no differenc...First mention, last mention, it makes no difference if it is mythology.USMCPatriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693702926093774885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-1382242495376754622013-05-30T21:58:57.347+01:002013-05-30T21:58:57.347+01:00please i need to know more about the principle of ...please i need to know more about the principle of first mention....very eager to learn the basic...need help...blessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-3991909362242948692009-10-02T01:56:24.890+01:002009-10-02T01:56:24.890+01:00This was very helpful to me. My Pastor is the firs...This was very helpful to me. My Pastor is the first one to mention the "First Mention Principle" I am thankful for the opportunity to study further and more deeply with this in mind. Thanks again Chris!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443347997993702789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-37023227689156217902009-10-02T01:56:04.350+01:002009-10-02T01:56:04.350+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443347997993702789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-34299883730629873402009-07-17T07:16:44.408+01:002009-07-17T07:16:44.408+01:00Hi Chris
Grace and peace be unto and your beati...Hi Chris<br /><br /> Grace and peace be unto and your beatiful family. My name is Bishop Greg Stevenson and I came accross your article because I was trying to think of the name Hermeneutics and couldn't think of it, but I did remember that it was the law of first memtion. I taught on the law of first mention many years ago, but now my efforts are focused on intercessory prayer for Jerusalem. Your article was good, easily understood and very balanced. When you consider that the real Author new what He was going to say in the end makes it more valuable to see or hear what He is saying in the beginning. I think that people have a problem sometimes with the context surrounding the word that is being mentioned. If the word or passage is taken out of context where is the profit of study. That is the reason that the scripture tells us to study to show ourselves approved unto God. Study is work and unfortunately everyone is not willing to work. You put work into this article. I don't think you sat down to lunch and wrote it on a napkin. Thanks. I have a chapter in a book that I started writing called "The Divine Library" I think you would enjoy it. Its on my web site www.forthepeaceofjerusalem.com<br />You could also just Google my name Bishop Greg Stevenson and it should come up on the first page of a Google search. If you have any trouble with the site you can e-mail me at Israel2015@aol.com<br />Be Blessed.<br /> Bishop Greg StevensonBishop Greg Stevensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-17822109020222556532007-09-24T05:40:00.000+01:002007-09-24T05:40:00.000+01:00the best is when they say we have to tithe because...the best is when they say we have to tithe because of the law of first mention. classic misuse.. I love it. Let's put everyone in bondage!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-57784415408163379262007-02-18T13:50:00.000+00:002007-02-18T13:50:00.000+00:00Thanks Chris, that was a very balanced way of hand...Thanks Chris, that was a very balanced way of handling that questionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-67512188342454461552007-02-16T19:26:00.000+00:002007-02-16T19:26:00.000+00:00Thanks for that. It enlightened me.Thanks for that. It enlightened me.Callmeteemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554790392424867350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9405828.post-64653441172287392242007-02-13T15:15:00.000+00:002007-02-13T15:15:00.000+00:00Chris: thanks. I must admit that I too sometimes q...Chris: thanks. I must admit that I too sometimes question this 'Law.' Isn't it wiser to see where something comes into fullness in the Scripture, such as the Seed of Abraham in Galatians? I know it is of great value to see where something is mentioned first of all: but surely the unfolding and progressive revelation of the Word demands a far more holistic approach than tying ourselves into man made rules of interpretation. In fact I once heard Keri Jones say we should have a law of last mention! I think he had a point. <BR/><BR/>Well done for tacklin this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com