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NASB | Genesis 1:5 God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:5 And God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day. |
Subject: world vs age |
Bible Note: Dear FTK, Pain and suffering are actually quite common in the lives of Christians. A study of the New Testament will bare this truth out when studied with cognizance of the full council of Scripture. The writer of Romans says: "The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:16-18 Paul makes the case plainly that as a Christian and disciple of Christ, he was indeed experiencing persecution and suffering, as were others in Christ suffering too. 1 Cor 12:26, 2 Cor 1:5-7, Phil 1:29, Phil 3:8, Col 1:24, 1 Thess 2:2, 1 Thess 2:14, 1 Thess 3:4, 2 Thess 1:5, 2 Tim 2:9, 2 Tim 3:11, etc. etc. and etc-!! We also read in Acts that many of the Apostles suffered greatly for Christ and the Gospel. Steven was stoned, Paul was stoned, just to name a few. You wrote: Do you thank God for..."words that cut deep and wounds our pride..." YES! I do my friend, and I thank Him very much for it too! In fact, I pray that He will kill my foolish pride! Pride is the root of sin, and just exactly what got Lucifer (the devil) kicked out of Heaven. Friend you also wrote: "but I fear not your rebuke!!" Well I'd say you should fear if He is not rebuking you. Proverbs 13:1 says: "A wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke." And again in Proverbs 17:10, "A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred blows into a fool." And once again in Proverbs 28:23, "He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue." FTK, you would do well indeed to study the Bible for all it's worth, and not just for the good feelings you may gain from it. We seldom learn much of anything that has real value when things are going along smoothly. But when the road gets rough, we learn how to drive in a way that will keep us from trouble on the road of life that lies ahead. FTK I've seen much pain and suffering in the lives of some of the most precious Christians I've had the profound pleasure of knowing. But I've also seen how, as Christians, they deal with that pain and suffering, and it is not the way the world deals with it at all. It is with a peace and joy that truly goes beyond all human understanding. And it is a very beautiful thing to see too. When pain and suffering come to you my friend, and be assured it will come to you, I truly hope that you too can have that experience of knowing God is sovereign in all things, and that, He will lovingly and wisely, do what ever it takes to draw us closer to Him. Though it may hurt while He is doing it. Shalom John |