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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: Are Positional and Practical truths true |
Bible Note: Hi Joe, I didn't mean for this to become such a debate. I appreciate you sharing with me all your points indeed, and yes, I will go deeper into the word to understand the true meaning of righteousness and what is expected from God. I'll not discuss this with you anymore as I think it has got more than it's fair share of discussion here :o). I will however, leave this thread with the following: [Kings Site on the Net] SCRIPTURE THOUGHT Scripture Thought for the Day Month 11 Thought 13 of 25 Everyone Who Practices Righteousness Is Born Of Him! 1 John 2 Let Truth Abide in You 24 Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. 25And this is the promise that He has promised us--eternal life. 26These things I have written to you concerning those who try to deceive you. 27But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. The Children of God 28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 29If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him. Christian truth is fixed and unalterable. If we stay faithful to the truth, we continue to experience intimate communion with God and Christ and persevere to eternal life. John is not denying the importance of gifted teachers in the church but indicates that neither those teachers nor those believers are dependent on human wisdom or the opinions of men for the truth. God's Holy Spirit guards and guides the truth believer into all the truth. Whenever John refers to abiding, he is referring to persevering in the faith of salvation which is evidence of being a true believer. The hope of Christ's return produces the effect of continual abiding in every true believer as we long for the glorious future prepared for us. Abiding signifies a permanent remaining in Christ and guarantees the believer's hope. Those who truly abide, continue in the faith and in fellowship with the saints. Salvation is eternal because of the Lord's side--He holds us and because of our side--we persevere in faith and obedience. In the case of salvation, God sovereignly saves but not apart from personal faith from the one He saves. In the case of sanctification, God conforms us to His Son but not apart from obedience. The hope of Christ's return not only sustains faith but makes righteousness a habit. Those truly born again as God's children have their heavenly Father's righteous nature. As a result, they will display characteristics of God's righteousness. John looks from effect (righteous behavior) to cause (being truly born again) to affirm that righteous living is the proof of being born again. Time to Think: If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him! Bless you, Joe. You're a dear brother in Christ :o). |