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NASB | John 17:21 that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 17:21 that they all may be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe [without any doubt] that You sent Me. |
Subject: Divisions and disunity?? |
Bible Note: Brian My point is how non-believers see Christians. I am not focusing on or attacking any denominations. My point is the contention between Christians must be kept to a minimum. Non believers watch Christians very closely to see how we act and respond to situations, what we say, how we live and what we believe. Some have said that we should be perfect if we're to profess that we're Christians and followers of Jesus. Romans 14, Ephesians 4 My point with Denominations is that between Lutheran, Protestant, Episcopalian, Congregationalist, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Adventist, Pentecostal, Evangelical and whatever other Denominations are out there, it can be intimidating to some. They wonder why there are so many different religions and denominations and wonder which is right or if it's even worth it. Me, I am simply a born again Christian!! No better or worse than anyone in a particualr Denomination. As per Mark 9:38 – 40: I’m not exactly sure what this verse has to do with what I’m trying to get across. I am certainly not going to forbid any one from preaching the Gospel and I certainly don’t judge anyone but if I don’t believe something is scriptural I will voice my opinion. I am certainly not always correct. Why did Jesus tell John not to forbid him? It is only God who knows the heart of man It’s obvious from the passages below that everyone that uses the Name of Jesus will not get to heaven. Matthew 7 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Does this answer your question Brian? bgg |