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NASB | Matthew 22:32 'I AM THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, AND THE GOD OF ISAAC, AND THE GOD OF JACOB'? He is not the God of the dead but of the living." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 22:32 'I AM THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, AND THE GOD OF ISAAC, AND THE GOD OF JACOB'? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living." [Ex 3:6] |
Subject: purgatory is it true? |
Bible Note: What verse did she use to support that "praise comes before knowledge"? How can one praise One whom one does not know? If we are wrong about what God is like, if we are wrong about what His salvation entails, how can we praise Him rightly? In other words, I disagree with your friend at work. Let's take a look at how important knowledge is in the Scriptures. First of all, is "praise" what comes before knowledge? "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction." --Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." --Proverbs 9:10 "But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine." --Titus 2:1 "Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you." --1 Timothy 4:16 "Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge," --2 Peter 1:5 "Praise the LORD in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth." --Isaiah 12:5 Our praise to God is based on the knowledge of who He is and what He has done for us. Knowledge comes before praise, but knowledge of God should always lead to praise! --Joe! |