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NASB | John 3:16 ¶ "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 3:16 ¶ "For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. |
Subject: why would God withhold the gift of faith |
Bible Note: Dear Parable, Thanks for your kind words. Some think I argue to much. Perhaps their right. :-) "I'd like to followup on your comment "But we are not dealing with a race of victims. We are dealing with a race of rebels;" Doesn't this imply that we are accountable, i.e. "not victims", precisely because WE make the choice to rebel?" Absolutely right! We are responsible for every single rebellious sin we commit. I'm somewhat pressed for time right now, but intend to answer your post fully as God provides the opportunity. Til then, I would appreciate if you might consider answering a question that I believe is crucial to our current discussion: Is it possible for a person to choose something other than the strongest desire of his heart? Thank you brother, John |