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NASB | Luke 23:43 And He said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 23:43 Jesus said to him, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." [2 Cor 12:4; Rev 2:7] |
Subject: why was the thief saved without baptism? |
Bible Note: Steve, I’m guessing we disagree on what’s in the package. I read that hearing and obeying the gospel is part of it. I don’t believe I ever pretended Cornelius and household were apostles. In other notes, I’ve pointed out that Acts 11 gives the reason the HS descended on them -- To show the Apostles that salvation was for the Gentiles, too. I’m convinced Cornelius and company did not receive the power and total inspiration that the Apostles received. Had that been the case, there would have been no need for Peter to continue preaching to them; they would have known as much about it as he did. And, for others than the Apostles to have received the same power from the HS would have watered down (compromised) the authority the Apostles had to unlock the mysteries of God’s purpose for mankind with the “keys of the Kingdom,” and to serve as the foundation of the church. These couple of verses in Romans 2, apply to God-fearing Gentiles like Cornelius. 14for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, 26Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? An excellent case can be made from scripture that Christians have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit through the medium of the Word. I pray that our conversations may glorify God. J. Elkins |