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NASB | Luke 8:13 "Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no firm root; they believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 8:13 "Those on the rocky soil are the people who, when they hear, receive and welcome the word with joy; but these have no firmly grounded root. They believe for a while, and in time of trial and temptation they fall away [from Me and abandon their faith]. |
Subject: examples of disobedient people who died |
Bible Note: Dear Ed, You asked "Now once again what does "all", “whosoever” and “world” mean? Is that not arguing over the meaning of words?" You then provided the following verses mant to support your arguement: 2 Tim. 2:14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. Ed, God does not object to our struggle to rightly discern the "word of truth". If the proper understanding hangs upon the meaning of a single word, like the good workman, we must labor over it until we hane got it right. The proper understanding of Scripture is never unprofitable and brings wealth and never ruin. 2 Tim. 2:23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. Here again, I'm certain that Paul is not speaking of searching the Scripture. Neither do I believe that Titus 3:9, 1 Tim. 1:4 or 1 Tim. 6:4 apply to debates over God's Word. Jesus was concerned over jots and tittles. 2 Tim 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. Accuracy demands knowing (within the bounds of human capacity) the meaning of each word in each verse contained in Scripture. This will be (God willing) my last reply to the arguement against not arguing over words that may or may not have ambiguous meanings. Now if you want to critisize those who argue about topics, such as, "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?", then I'm with you all the way! God Bless Ed, John |