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NASB | Matthew 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, |
Subject: Jesus name baptism fulflls matt 28 |
Bible Note: Dear Tim, Thankyou for your considerate note. Though my note was directed at Joe, you are most welcome to comment. I think you have made an excellent point, of which I agree; however, 2Tim 3:16 is more often abused than used in love. My intention towards Joe was to encourage him to be kinder rather that putting all of his energy into arguing a point; not to bring him down, as I am more than sure you are aware. I, myself, am not that great at achieving this, though I suspect if Joe has something to say in reply to my note, he will do so. Sometimes we have to trust God to show when He is ready. This scripture is often misused because we decide it is our job in our timing. I am extremely cautious about using scripture to put a point across because of the misuse I have witnessed. I will not argue with another who believes in something very strongly. If it is wrong, though not necessarily harmful to others, I fully believe that God will place something in their path. For example, if Rev C is wrong then I think God will place an event in his path. If this happens to be an encounter with Joe, then so be it. But what Rev C will remember most is the type of energy Joe reflected in the way he chose to handle the debate. If I was to turn around and be full on with you, would you remember what I said or how I treated you? If I was rude to you would it really matter to you if I was right? Or, to put it another way: a person has a browse through this forum, looking for God's love, instead finds argueing in a rather exagerated fashion. How will they view Christians? You have made an excellent point, and I could also use scriptures but I will not. You have enough intelligence to understand and to ask and to choose to disagree if your understanding is diferent. The kind of misuse I have seen of this scripture has broken churches, Christians, and especially, new Christians apart. It needs to be used very carefully with much wisdom and love. Again Tim,thank you for your thoughtful reply. I have already appreciated many of your notes. deb |