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NASB | John 8:31 ¶ So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 8:31 ¶ So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him, "If you abide in My word [continually obeying My teachings and living in accordance with them, then] you are truly My disciples. |
Subject: Free in Christ |
Bible Note: Hi, sonofmom... Given the enormous problems associated with the human heart (Jeremiah 17:9; Mark 7:21-22), how you feel about the place might be enormously misleading. Your initial thoughts about Scriptural issues of doctrine and interpretation would be far more substantive. It would be like that repair project: a carpenter uses a tape measure and blueprints, not his emotional response to the tools and materials. We walk in the light of the Word (logos, where we get the word logic). "...and you will know the truth..." (John 8:32a); not "...and you will feel the truth..." The heart responds, but only as the mind is properly informed. According to the Scriptures, use the tape measure and blueprints that God has provided (Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 6:23; Ephesians 5:13; 2 Peter 1:19). When everything measures up to the Word, just think how wonderful that will feel! In Him, Doc |