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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: Greg: I just happened to run across this old thread that apparently lasted for 3 weeks! I didn't read all the comments (nor much of the referenced material), but I found it interesting to observe the dialogue. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and have been kicked of this site several times for espousing our understanding of Scripture which you are probably aware rarely, if ever, crosses paths with "Protestant America." While I agree with many on the forum that Christians are not under the law (the covenant was with the Israelites and as a nation they were rejected), I do agree that the principles of the Mosaic Law are applicable to Christians today. Unlike many forum members, I agree with you that endurance to the end and doing the Father's will are conditions for salvation. I also agree that false religion is a favorite tool of the "messenger of light," and the weeds overtook the wheat until the time of the end described in Daniel 12. The question I have has to do with the extent to which Christians are obliged to follow the law. What of animal sacrifices, pelting with stones, etc? Hoping your still available, Knuck (don't ask) |