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NASB | Exodus 1:1 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob; they came each one with his household: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 1:1 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob; each came with his household: |
Subject: "seal of God" |
Bible Note: I always bristle when people say that "the law has no place in the life of a Christian." That is clearly an oversimplification of the message of the Bible. Following the law is not the BASIS of our salvation, since no one save One was ever capable of doing it. However, doing the good works of God is an inevitable RESULT of our regeneration. The law for the believer plays 3 main roles: 1. It points out what sin is, and therefore our sinfulness and need to rely completely upon Christ's vicarious, perfect fulfillment of God's righteous demands for us. 2. It points out what sin is, so it provides moral boundaries for us. 3. It points out what God loves and God hates, making all men more aware of God's character and His nature, which provides for a believer the clear goal of our striving for holiness in our sanctification. Those who claim that works and law have no necessity in the life of the believer need to read John 14:15, 1 peter 1:14-16, James 2, and practially all of 1 John, for starters. God's moral demands have not become "good suggestions" or "practical tips." God hates sin as much as He ever has, and the fact that Christ paid for mine 2000 years ago does not make him like it any more in my life. The law is good and is inspired and is important for our sanctifcation: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. DO NOT THINK THAT I CAME TO ABOLISH THE LAW OR THE PROPHETS; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, UNTIL HEAVEN AND EARTH PASS AWAY, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. --Matthew 5:16-18 (emphasis mine) --Joe! |