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NASB | Acts 11:26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 11:26 and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. For an entire year they met [with others] in the church and instructed large numbers; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. [Acts 26:28; 1 Pet 4:16] |
Subject: difference Christian and catholic |
Bible Note: Greetings Steve! Excellent answer. It really bothers me when we use "labels" to assume things about others' realtionship with Jesus Christ. If I recall correctly, there is no denominational moniker over the gates to heaven. Last I looked, God said, "WHOEVER believes" will have eternal life (John 3:16) - that seems pretty all inclusive to me. Only those who reject Jesus Christ as personal Savior will find the door to the Kingdom shut! Sadly, there are many people who THINK they are OK with God because they belong to the RIGHT Church, or they lead good moral lives, or they read the Bible; they may even feel justified by participating on this Forum, but bottlom line is as you said, God will be the judge of what is in their heart! We must allow the Holy Spirit to guide us into all TRUTH! (John 16:13)This requires that we be yielded to LISTEN to His voice and not look for ways to use God's Word to support what we WANT to hear. There is a often a fine line in this area. It's best to let God be the judge here too! Blessings to you, Mommapbs |