The or a Christian?
Hi. I believe the following quote is what the famous radio preacher Vance Havner said:
"Happy is the Christian who has never met a theologian."
Now, what's the difference between "the Christian" and "a Christian" after the verb "is" in the above quote?
Thank you in advance for your help.
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"Now, what's the difference between "the Christian" and "a Christian" after the verb "is" in the above quote? Nothing. It is just a matter of whether the writer senses before writing the article that a defining clause will follow it.
- "Now, what's the difference between "the Christian" and "a Christian" after the verb "is" in the above quote?
- Nothing.
- It is just a matter of whether the writer senses before writing the article that a defining clause will follow it.
- It is a matter of quick thinking, not grammar.
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AnonymousHappy is the Christian who has never met a theologian."Now, what's the difference between "the Christian" and "a Christian" after the verb "is" in the above quote?
Nothing. It is just a matter of whether the writer senses before writing the article that a defining clause will follow it. It is a matter of quick thinking, not grammar.
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