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NASB | Mark 16:18 they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 16:18 they will pick up serpents, and if they drink anything deadly, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will get well." |
Subject: Take it Literal |
Bible Note: faith: 1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing. 2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. If we conclude that one, or more miracles, cures, healings, or passage concerning the overcoming of incidents without explanation are misrepresented by vernacular, or "symbolism", then it creates corruptive thoughts. By the way CDBJ I was responding to this: posted by searcher56 12/17/02 "Even linking Act 28:3-6 is incorrect. Paul didn't pick up the snake, but, fireword. Remember not all promises are continual and for all people. Some are for ... - a specific group, for a specific time - a specific group, with a break between - a specific group, continual - a general group for a specific time - a general group, with a break between ... so read the entire context. Searcher" Anything taken out of context can be used to support, or usurp any viewpoint. Jesus died... and was resurrected.(he didn't faint, just because Pilate was surprised how quickly he succumbed.) Equally, the subject was not all "scripture" (that's why I used the plural form "scriptureS" so as to not make it the all encompassing "scripture") only the portions regarding miracles of the above mentioned nature where to be noted. I believe that the Word of God is unequivocally true and solid, but before we get to the point of pride let me deconstruct my point. integrity: an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting. I believe the same as you CDBJ. Without faith there is no "Faith." (We all lose the gift we've been given- we all know the Word of God is infallible, but interpretations aren't.) The statement that is truly in question is not the one CDBJ has cited unless you take it out of context. The premise of the discussion was Mark 16:18 (see above.) It is not a question of my faith in the Word it's the notion that the Word written in Acts 28:3-6 has no relation to the words of Jesus written in Mark. I only seek clarification on what makes the venomous beast fastened to Paul not coincide with the prophecy in Searcher's, or anyone who feels the same, point of view. Granted, the verse in Acts says he gathered sticks, but it also says a viper hung from his hand and he shook off the beast into the fire and felt no harm. Am I confused? zoe |