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NASB | Genesis 6:4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men, and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 6:4 There were Nephilim (men of stature, notorious men) on the earth in those days--and also afterward--when the sons of God lived with the daughters of men, and they gave birth to their children. These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown (great reputation, fame). [Num 13:33] |
Bible Question:
JdthCstl, what Scripture says "By our deeds"? Eph 2:8-9 says "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; NOT AS A RESULT OF WORKS, so that no one may boast." |
Bible Answer: I do not know of any verse that specifically says "by your deeds." I think some have come to be confused with the faith verses works idea in reading James. James has been said to contradict Eph 2:8-9 because he says things like "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?" (James 2:14, NIV). But I think what James is refering to here is exemplifying our faith in our actions. For example if one says that he/she has faith that it's God's will for him/her to speak on His behalf to a particular person. However, when the opportunity presents itself it is not taken advantage of, then that person is merely stating that they have faith in that, as oppose to truly having faith. |