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NASB | John 8:24 "Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 8:24 "That is why I told you that you will die [unforgiven and condemned] in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am the One [I claim to be], you will die in your sins." [Ex 3:14; Matt 24:5; Mark 13:6; Luke 21:8] |
Bible Question: The last two responses to John 8:24 is exactly what I expected from the Christian Community. Theologians, scholars and pastors disagree about this verse. The disagreement over this verse presents two different gospels. Will I "die in my sins" if I don't think Jesus is Jehovah or will I "die in my sins" if I don't think Jesus is the Son of God. Are some people adding to the gospel or are others eliminating a truth to the gospel by saying one must only believe that Jesus is the Son of God and not Jehovah. Some people believe that I must believe that Jesus is Jehovah unless I will "die in my sins" and others say that I only have to believe in the name of the "only begotten Son of God". Here's my question: Can the Trinitarian religion even be true if scholars, theologians and pastors disagree on the requirement of belief needed for salvation? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Andy! I thought you were asking an honest question, but it seems as though you are baiting us. :-( Mr. Martin and I did not actually disagree in our responses. One must understand and accept the true nature of Jesus in order to be saved, but most Christians feel that a full understanding of the Trinity is not necessary for salvation. However, as a Christian grows in his or her faith, an understanding of the Trinity will follow. For instance, I was saved when I was six years old. Did I really understand the Trinity at that age? Of course not! But, I did understand that Jesus was and is God. So, do you really have honest questions about this topic, or are you just pushing an agenda? Either way, I would be happy to discuss this issue with you, but it would be nice to know up front what your motivation is. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |