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NASB | Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 28:18 Jesus came up and said to them, "All authority (all power of absolute rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. |
Subject: A couple of questions |
Bible Note: Ken, a "rabbit run"???? I just asked you to clarify your post. I do not follow how the Scripture you provided tells me that "all are saved". Romans 1 says much the same thing as 1 Thess 2:12. Romans 3 reminds us that no one seeks God and ALL have sinned. The penalty for sin is death (damned?)Romans 6:23 IN ADAM, all die but IN CHRIST - all are made alive (1 Cor 15:22)and if we are made alive IN CHRIST, we must have been dead in our sins first.(Eph 2:1) ALL are dead in their sins but not ALL are IN CHRIST. Jesus told us plainly, you MUST be born again. This is ALL of God's doing; He baptizes us INTO CHRIST upon our confession of faith. I do not see how we "all are saved" apart from a personal choice. Because of Christ's propitiation for sin, all CAN be saved,(1 John 2:2) but as you have reminded us from God's Word - not all will chose Him. mommapbs PS: "So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us." 2 Thess 2:15 |