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NASB | Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 5:24 And [in reverent fear and obedience] Enoch walked with God; and he was not [found among men], because God took him [away to be home with Him]. [Heb 11:5] |
Subject: Who was the first perfect man |
Bible Note: Greetings Johnny, Job 1:1 (and following) states in the KJV that Job was "perfect." However, Romans 3:23 states in the KJV, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;".. So, Johnny, which do you believe? Job 1:1 or Romans 3:23??? The Answer is: Both are true!! So, if both Rom. 3:23 and Job 1:1 are true, then how are we to take Job 1:1? Here is some commentary on this verse: "1:1 blameless. Job was not perfect in the sense of being sinless. The Bible teaches (and experience supports the fact) that every person falls short of God's standard of perfection (Rom. 3:23). The writer is asserting here that Job could not be justly charged with any moral failure by his fellow men. From the human point of view he was without blame." (1) Matthew 5:48 says in the KJV, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." If nobody is perfect (Rom. 3:23), then why did Jesus tell us to be 'perfect'????? Jesus knew that man could not be completely without sin, since He knew what was in a man (John 2:25). Therefore, Jesus is challenging those who believe in Him to become mature and complete in the likeness of God, striving to do all and be all that those who believe in His name should be in Matthew, chapters 5,6 and 7. Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Ryrie Study Bible, Expanded Edition, 1995, The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Charles C. Ryrie, pg. 779 |