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NASB | John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6] |
Bible Question: Hebrews 9:16 states that "For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth." How does the panel interpret the meaning of this verse? In a previous question, I noted that I heard a pastor claim that the gospels couldn't be NT books because of a literal interpretation of the above verse. I disagree with the pastor but I still don't know what the verse means. |
Bible Answer: The word testament is the same as "will". For instance, your father may have a will and in it leave you his house. You would not receive the house until your father died. Similarly the New Covenant did not go into effect until Christ's death. Blessings Val |