Explaining Apostle Paul's Harsh Language - Canaanites as 'Dogs'
I once discussed Paul's harsh language regarding his opponents, the worst example being his reference to certain opponents as "dogs".
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I once discussed Paul's harsh language regarding his opponents, the worst example being his reference to certain opponents as "dogs".
There are three things we need to know about parables if we are to interpret them correctly. First, there is an "is" and "is not" quality to all parables, and the key to correctly discerning the point of any parable is to correctly apply this distinction.