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NASB | Psalm 51:5 ¶ Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 51:5 ¶ I was brought forth in [a state of] wickedness; In sin my mother conceived me [and from my beginning I, too, was sinful]. [John 3:6; Rom 5:12; Eph 2:3] |
Subject: When do we become sinners? |
Bible Note: Greetings again JCP, Yes, discussing God's Holy Word is a noble endeavor, and in no way am I trying to shun, avoid, or put a "dark" light on this discussion. However, it would be rather easy for one to become "carried away" and stray off of the original topic here to examine more of the roots of our 'fundamental' differences, which has been done through many past posts in several different threads on this Forum. I agree, we must look honestly at Scripture and represent it faithfully and clearly, without any prior 'presuppositions' with clear and sober thinking. I also agree that Romans 7:9 seems rather 'inconclusive' in regards to supporting the Age of Accountability.. However, I do believe that there is an "Age of Accountability"; that there is an age when children become responsible before God. Though the particular 'age' is not the same for every child. Obviously, some children mature faster than others. A verse that relates to this issue is James 4:17, where we read: "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." It would seem from this verse that when a child truly comes into a full awareness and moral understanding of "oughts" and "shoulds," he or she at that point has reached the Age of Accountability. No, you have not offended me in any way! I also seek to have the Bible faithfully taught, and I believe that an "Age of Accountability" would also supplement the faithfulness of the teachings of Scripture as well. Peacefully, your Brother in Christ! --Nolan |