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NASB | Luke 3:3 And he came into all the district around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 3:3 And he went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin; |
Bible Question:
Thanks Tim, I will study this further. However my most important question remains unanswered: Who is the 'supreme judge' where there is disagreement over the meaning of scripture as in the baptismal regeneration disagreement here with Martin Luther et al's interpretation of Scripture? |
Bible Answer: Hi Dalcent, The Scripture that Tim quoted is key to your answer. We are entrusted with the oracles of God. God is faithful. Let (God) be found true, though every man be found a liar. I also believe that the word of (God) is tested and tried. Romans talks about circumcision, and baptism and circumcision are outward signs of faith. Romans 2:28, "For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly; neither is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh. 29 But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God." God is not unrighteous. He will be found righteous in His words and will prevail when He enters into judgment. Romans 3:4. We do these things for the glory of (God). Romans 3:21, "But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for those who believe; for there is no distinction; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of (God), 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;..." 26 for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, that (He) might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."... 30 since indeed God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith is one." The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one and we are found to be righteous through Him alone. From the heart, Ray P.S. The parentheses are mine for comparisons. |