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NASB | John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name-- [Is 56:5] |
Subject: Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly |
Bible Note: Greetings Koscheiman, and welcome to the forum. For starters we don’t point the finger, as it were, at any particular denomination, as a matter of good practice, and “forum rules”. I agree with you on the, asking Christ into ones heart stuff! It’s highly unscriptural and on the list of worthless works the way I see it. I believe James is telling us that as believers with “true saving faith in Jesus”, we will have the works automatically. I once pointed out that faith in salvation is a lot like a reaction to poison ivy; if you can fathom that! Example: When someone has a reaction to poison ivy they can’t help but scratch, WOW, I’m speaking from experience; yet if a person doesn’t have a reaction to poison ivy, from lack of contact, no amount of scratching in the world could give them the rash if they haven’t had personal contact with the ivy vine with the shiny three leaves. Scratching, when one gets poison ivy, is a natural reaction and that’s how it manifests its self. One needs a personal contact with the Savior before the true works of James will express themselves. I like the way James 2:24 starts out; James 2:24 "Ye see then" The Lord knows for sure if one is saved by faith but we can only differentiate when we see the works. Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Have a great day, CDBJ |