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NASB | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov 25:21, 22] |
Subject: Denounce militant Islam? |
Bible Note: I'm not sure who coined this usage, but surely one can see the need to distinguish between authentic Christians and impostors. Of course, anyone that claims to represent Christ and ignores his teachings brings reproach on Christianity, but I am referring collectively to all organizations and their members that claim to be Christian, but betray such a claim by their doctrines and works. Naturally, Christendom will not use such a term to refer to itself, and in fact, I have never really read or heard such usage among those that I would categorize this way. (Each Christian must be able to differentiate the genuine from the immitation, the weeds from the wheat, so I hope no one asks me to be more specific.) Yes, Christendom does meet the definition of an antichrist. And its origins are similar: Acts 20:30: “From among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” 2 Pet. 2:1, 3: “There will also be false teachers among you. These very ones will quietly bring in destructive sects and will disown even the owner that bought them . . . Also, with covetousness they will exploit you with counterfeit words.” Hope this clarifies my position. |