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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: strong words for sin, not sinner |
Bible Note: Estelle: You wrote: 'Joe, well put. I appreciate your candor. Also, thank you for defining "rebuke". I misunderstood its definition and will no longer be afraid to walk on eggshells around irascible people when it comes to my beliefs.' Well, you are correct that we are to do so lovingly. I would never try and belittle and honest seeker of the truth, but there are wolves that do come in with the intent not of learning more about God, but of disrupting and spreading false teachings. the thing to remember is that, no matter how gently one presents it, God uses His word and His people to accompish his purpose of saving people. He does not do it without the church, and He does not save people apart from the truth of his word. Therefore, the truth must always be spoken (Romans 10:14). "Btw, his or her name is Coffee, not Cookie (yet another way one could believe he or she is being unlovingly belittled)." You are correct. My apologies for not paying closer attention! --Joe! |