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NASB | Genesis 1:26 ¶ Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:26 ¶ Then God said, "Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, and over the entire earth, and over everything that creeps and crawls on the earth." [Ps 104:30; Heb 1:2; 11:3] |
Subject: So...what is your theory? |
Bible Note: part 3 SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERED Ø Can we earn salvation? Certainly not – man, being dead in sin, is unable to save himself, or to contribute anything toward his own salvation. God’s way is to save completely and fully in Jesus Christ, and in no other way. Any other teaching is not the Gospel of Jesus Christ.41 Ø Are there any too sinful to be accepted by Christ? No, none at all. Each of us was at one time dead in sin before we were raised up by God.42 The sacrifice of Jesus Christ is sufficient to cleanse from all sin.43 Ø But what of the cost of following Jesus? Yes, there is a cost – not a cost to being saved, but a cost of living as a disciple of Jesus Christ. He calls us to live a holy life, separate from the sinful attitudes of the world.44 The standards of Christian living are very different from those of the world. As men and women who have died with Christ, our outlook on life should be different – the glory of God should be our highest priority, rather than fulfilling of personal desires.45 Ø How can I persevere? What if I fail? When God saves, He does so completely. It is not in our power that we persevere, but in the power of God. It is His promise that He will complete the work He has begun in us.46 The Bible says, “God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.”47 It is the faithfulness of God that brings about the faithfulness of the Christian. WHAT NEXT? The Bible speaks of Christ’s “church.” The church, in its most general sense, is not a single organization or group or denomination – it is the entire company of God’s elect that is to be found in every organization that worships God, teaches and preaches the Bible, and leads others to the true Jesus Christ. It is vital that you find a local church that believes the Bible alone is God’s Word; that teaches the truth about God and Jesus Christ (as seen in this piece). The pastor of such a church would be happy to speak with you about the work the Lord has begun in your life. Also important is the continued study of God’s Word, the Bible. Find a good, modern translation of the Bible (such as the New American Standard Bible or the New International Version) and read from it every day. A good place to start is with the Gospel of John. You may find this message along with answers to questions at: http://www.prbc.org/ChristianMessage.htm May God Bless You, John |