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NASB | Luke 14:26 "If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 14:26 "If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life [in the sense of indifference to or relative disregard for them in comparison with his attitude toward God]--he cannot be My disciple. |
Subject: I'm skeptical |
Bible Note: seeking4truth, I followed your answer and argument, for the most part:-) To preface my response to you, at some point you must believe by FAITH! You must accept what God has said through His Word- by faith. Jesus said said that He is the way, the TRUTH, and the life, and further that His Word is TRUTH ( John 14:6, 17:17). Christ inextricably links both Himself and His Word as being truth! Unfortunately, time doesn't allow me to provide a detailed response to all the questions you pose. I'll address two quick points: 1. Yes, I do also agree that OUR interpretation of scripture can at times be in error as we are fallen. However, the majority of scripture is easily understood by someone who approaches it in faith, humbly seeking truth (2 Tim. 2:15)It's meanings are not hidden to only those with special or complete knowledge, nor is God the author of confusion (1 Cor. 14:33). 2. A proper and systematic understanding of Biblical Interpretation can be very helpful( if not essential) to correct understanding of God's Word. Along with that comes the absolute NEED to properly consider CONTEXT! Most of the examples you gave me, can-in my estimation- be resolved by the context ( Mark 16, enduring to the end to be saved, etc.). If you would like some resources in this area, let me know. I would posit that all of us would be disqualified as a believer based upon Mark 16! Remember, my friend that Eph. 2:8-9 is the key to our salvation: "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |