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NASB | Matthew 7:24 ¶ "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:24 ¶ "So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, will be like a wise man [a far-sighted, practical, and sensible man] who built his house on the rock. [Luke 6:47-49] |
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Bible Note: I don't have the time I'd like to give my full attention to this wonderful discussion. And have only briefly read all the responses. I will give further attention to them later. I also find it interesting that this conversation is still going. Could you please respond to this. As I believe Mac G. pointed out Paul's revelation was given to him directly by the Lord. I believe that the majority of it is about the Church, which is HIS BODY. Therefore Who we are IN CHRIST, Our eternal inheritence that we possess, And the Power displayed towards us (or what we can do)Eph 1:18-19, are only taught in the letters. Read Philemon 1:6 in the Amp. Therefore, without the knowledge of the WORK OF CHRIST on the Cross, you wouldn't know what Jesus had done for you. You'd only know he died and was resurrected. You would NOT know anything about the NEW COVENANT. You'd only know there was one. Furthermore, you'd be living the teachings of Jesus as HE LIVED THEM AND TAUGHT THEM. UNDER THE LAW. Therefore, according to the revelation that JESUS HIMSELF GAVE PAUL, you'd still be in your sins trying to be declared righteous. See Gal 2. In reality, you cannot be a successful Christian with the Gospels only. I NEVER said they were not important. To the contrary. I said they were. But to live successfully you must study WHAT THE DEATH BURIAL AND RESURRECTION MEANS TO YOU. And that is found in ROMANS THROUGH JUDE. I've even got a real life example for you. Here in Chile, they had a major revival at the turn of the century. The evangelical church FORBID the new believers to read ANYTHING but the Gospels. Guess what! They are ALL legalist churches. They are the deadest, most religous people you'd ever meet. They have NO idea who they are in Christ. And now I'm talking about the pastors. Can you imagine the sheep? No offense intended, but I don't know many catholics that are Born Again and walking in their rights as a believer. And they know all about the 4 gospels. Wish I had more time... |