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NASB | Mark 16:17 "These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 16:17 "These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak in new tongues; |
Subject: do we have authority to forgive sins ? |
Bible Note: BradK- very good pointing out the distinction, thanks. Because I know you I knew exactly where you were coming from but didn't want to speak for you. As believers we are to forgive others when they sin against us (and so we have the authority to do so). As I understand it, this has as much (if not more) to do with effecting us as it does the one we forgive (Mark 11:25, Hebrews 12:15). Regarding Matthew 16:19, 16:18 I understand these as speaking to the authority of the Church and not the individual believer (accept in so far as he/she is a functioning part of the Church). Our forgiving has no function in saving; agreed. God bless, Jeff |