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NASB | Leviticus 16:34 "Now you shall have this as a permanent statute, to make atonement for the sons of Israel for all their sins once every year." And just as the LORD had commanded Moses, so he did. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Leviticus 16:34 "This shall be a permanent statute for you, so that atonement may be made for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year." So he did just as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
Subject: Does it take away sins or not? |
Bible Note: Response................................. Greetings Bill! I will definitely agree that many who debate the issues do so in a very unchristlike manner. However, Joe and I are examples that such does not have to be the case. To address your main point though, it is not a question of what Calvin says about the Bible or what Arminius says about the Bible. The issue is what does the Bible say about salvation. The terms Calvinism and Arminianism are simply catch-all phrases which identify a persons understanding of what Scripture does say. I deveoloped my understanding of salvation when I was just a young boy, long before I had ever heard of Calvinism and Arminianism. In fact, I don't even totally agree with Arminianism in every point. I don't buy that election is based upon foreknowledge. I veiw election as corporate and continued upon a faith response to Christ. The point is that these two systems really are the only options presented in Scripture. Either Christ provides salvation for all or He only died for those whom He choose. There is no other possiblity (at least that I have ever been able to find). As Joe pointed out before, the view one takes totally changes how one approaches evangelism. I for one believe that salvation is available for all. Therefore, I do my utmost to present the gospel to everyone, knowing that if they do not accept the gift of salvation they will be lost. Regardless, you, Joe, and I, are still all brothers in Christ! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |