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NASB | Luke 16:18 ¶ "Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries one who is divorced from a husband commits adultery. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 16:18 ¶ "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries one who is divorced from her husband commits adultery. [Matt 5:31, 32] |
Subject: Born into the Kingdom of God? |
Bible Note: Part 2 You said... "The infilling is for the believer that he BE born again..." I disagree. Acts 8:12-15 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: The new birth takes place at the time of receiving Christ as saviour. The Holy Spirit gives LIFE to our dead spirit. The the 'infilling' is available to all who ask. These had 'received the Word' and therefore were born again. Received the Word means that they had taken it to heart or taken it within. The infilling came later to them. To be born again is to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit, but to be 'filled' is to be empowered supernaturally for service. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. You said... but the choosing is still with him/her after that to begin the discipling proccess; the denial of self unto becoming a son of God. So-o-o-o many stop short right here! Because of 'cost counting' the whole Christian doctrine has been altered [watered down] to accomodate the luke warm and carnal Christian. I agree that 'doctrine' has often been watered down. Mark 7:13 Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; "This is a condition Paul addresses at great length and John's revelation speaks to, also. The latest [severe] watering down came just the other night in Minnesota at the Episcopal" It is my understanding that this began many years ago (20) when the Episcopal leaders ruled that the Word of God was not the infallibale Word and therefore logic and reason were ruled superior. Since I am not familiar with their doctrine, this is hear say...But I believe this is the first step for all 'watering down'. God bless |