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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: Thank you, Greg, for responding to my post. I am disappointed that you neglected to acknowledge the treasure that God allowed so many to reveal to you. This response will quote much from your response to me, to help you “recall” what you asked, or comments you made. You wrote - ”So the OT is valid when it fits your theology but “passed away” when it doesn’t?” ----- Greg, my “theology” doesn’t do away with the Old Testament; it COMPLETESS IT WHEN VIEWED WITH THE NEW. You asked -”Malachi 3:6 VALID OR PASSED AWAY?” ---- To which I declare - YES!! What is valid is still valid. What has passed away is gone, just as His Word promised it would. See most of the Old and New Testaments, for those wondrous promises about the finality of the Law and the beginning of a totally NEW beginning. Your comment, ”Numbers 23:19 “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” MAYBE HE CHANGED HIS MIND?” confused me. Greg, do you understand WHO SPOKE this? What does the rest of Scripture say about this individual? He, who “doesn’t change” actually does CHANGE, as often as He purposes change. The “law” used to be “in stone’, until God CHANGED His method by writing it on men’s hearts, just as the OLD Testament promised He would. The New Testament “books” all spell it all out for you. The Passover “used” to remind His people He freed them from Egypt’s bondage. Ever since the first "Easter" (or, if you prefer the last Passover, as "commanded in the Old Testament") we are reminded that He freed us from the world’s bondage of sin. NOW it's "as often as you ..." in remembrance of HIM - NOT "Egypt". You asked, “Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” EXCEPT WHEN IT COMES TO THE OLD TESTAMENT?” --- Previous portions of Hebrews explain it in the easiest to understand of languages. Greg, it really helps to understand WHEN YOU KEEP THINGS IN PROPER CONTEXT, rather than your readily “hit and miss” selection of Scriptures, which tend to end up “miss”. The Lord would want to “warn” you about being carried with “strange varieties” of teaching. (Heb. 13:9) The true way to steadfastness of heart, is through God’s mercy.” Hebrews itself, as many have informed you, will CLEAR UP ANY AND ALL DOUBT about this whole topic. That reminds me of another "truth" portion to help you understand. John 1:16-17 "And out of the FULLNESS of Him (Jesus) we all received, and grace upon grace, the law through Moses was given, GRACE AND TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS CHIRST." Which does God want for you to except for your life? Law and death, or grace, truth and life? You stated, Isaiah 8:20 “To the law and to the testimony: IF THEY SPEAK NOT ACCORDING TO THIS WORD, it is because there is NO LIGHT in them.” Greg, isn’t it wonderful KNOWING exactly who Isaiah is referring to, and the end result? Please don’t fall for the phony conclusion that the verses’ thoughts end at the end of any chapter. They don’t. These continue explaining what happened to those “with no light”. Chapter nine starts out beautifully, don’t you think? “Nevertheless” gives perfect insight of hope. It also deals with what you apparently fail to believe – God CHANGES. Read it for yourself. Isaiah 9:1 “Nevertheless, … there WILL BE NO MORE gloom as in EARLIER TIMES, when the Lord treated them with contempt, but LATER ON HE SHALL MAKE IT GLORIOUS.” When shall God CHANGE His treatment with contempt to making it glorious? Keep reading. The people that walked in darkness have SEEN a great light …. For unto us a child is born …. (Sound familiar?) And that child (JESUS) did what? Yup. He changed the rules, if you will. (See my notes above, below and other author’s postings for clarification.) I have seen this great light. HE (the light of the world) shed light on the efforts of men who wanted to keep me in bondage from what HE came to set me free. Free to sin? NO! Free FROM BONDAGE of sin. Amen. I’m always excited to find more and more wonderful CONNECTIONS from the Old to the New. Thank you for pointing this almost forgotten one out to me. An interesting side note: The areas listed in Isaiah 9, is where Jesus’ ministry began. Later I will respond to your attempt to list what "heathens do". In HIS grace and power, Taleb |