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NASB | Matthew 22:37 And He said to him, "'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 22:37 And Jesus replied to him, " 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' [Deut 6:5] |
Subject: "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! |
Bible Note: FTimA: You ask: "If I am a believer, how does the word "regenerate" come into play. The answer: "Regenerate" is a compound word derived from the Latin "re" (again, anew) and generare (to beget); hence, the English meaning in the biblical context of John 3 is "begot anew" or "born again" -- referring to the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the penitent sinner at the moment of salvation. It is both instantaneous and permanent, based on neither immersion in water nor subsequent good works. Salvation is solely of God, springs solely from his grace, and is effected in us by faith alone in Christ alone. Any modification by man to God's plan is not scriptural, constitutes false teaching, and is thus invalid....... As for your question concerning Jesus' phrase in John 3:5, "born of water," it has been variously interpreted to mean [1] natural birth (very logical when it is juxtaposed with spiritual birth); [2] figuratively, renewal or spiritual cleansing (see Numbers 19:17-19; Psalm 51:9,10; Isaiah 32:15; Jer.2:13; Joel 2:28,29) [3] the word of God, as in John 15:3; or [4] water baptism, that of John or that of Jesus and His disciples. The least likely is [4] water baptism, because that interpretation contradicts many other New Testament passages, e.g. Ephesians 2:8-9. One truth is clear: the new birth (regeneraton) is from God through the Holy Spirit. Water baptism is an act of obedience that follows the new birth in Christ but does effect it. --Hank |