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NASB | Matthew 7:23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:23 "And then I will declare to them publicly, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME [you are banished from My presence], YOU WHO ACT WICKEDLY [disregarding My commands].' [Ps 6:8] |
Subject: What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? |
Bible Note: Dear Greg, If I understand you correctly, you are saying that the elect are justified by faith, but attain eternal life by keeping the law! In support of your theology you have provided a handfull of verses which you believe support your position. I am sure that you would agree that any theology (in order to be taken seriously) must be in harmony with the entire body of Scripture. That it is not enough to handpick certain verses while ignoring those that are problematic or seem to contradict those verses. Your stated pupose is: "I believe the following scriptures will show that ‘forgiveness of sins’ is by unmerited grace; ‘eternal life’ is by striving." Your first witness is Matthew 26:28 “For THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, which is shed for many for THE REMISSION OF SINS.” (your caps). Jesus in the above passage is teaching that the cup signifys His precious blood, which those who partake in it, have their sins forgiven. Obviously, the "many" refers to those who have placed their faith in Jesus. The fact that eternal life is not mentioned does not mean that it is not part and parcel with justification. Rom 8:30 "and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified." Rom 8:30 teaches that justification and glorification are inexticably bound by the call of God on those who have been predestined to respond to the gospel. Please explain this seeming contradiction. John PS Given the constraints on the time I have to respond to your posts, I would prefer that we keep our notes to each other concise. |