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NASB | John 12:32 "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 12:32 "And I, if and when I am lifted up from the earth [on the cross], will draw all people to Myself [Gentiles, as well as Jews]." |
Subject: THE MOST POWERFUL VERSE IN EVANGELISM |
Bible Note: Tim; You said: "Which is more important, spending hours proving someone is wrong in their understanding and you are right or telling someone that Jesus is alive and has paid the price for their sins." I don't think you'll get much argument about which is more important. But this is a Bible study forum, after all. "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." (Proverbs 27:17) You don't learn anything when everybody in the room nods and agrees with you. When people disagree and show how God's word led them to their conclusion, you have something new to think about. God isn't double-minded. The question is not "who's right?"; the question is "what else has God said that can help resolve this paradox?" At the end of the day, we may know more about God's word and what it means. As a woodworker, I can tell you that sometimes when you sharpen iron, sparks fly, things get hot, and the iron occasionally loses its temper. To minimize the damage, everyone needs to approach the discussion with a humble heart and a measure of grace. A thick skin doesn't hurt either. I must confess that any forum old-timer who participated in the Great Evolution War or the Great Judas' Fate War can tell you that I don't always follow my own advice. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |