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NASB | Acts 3:19 "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 3:19 "So repent [change your inner self--your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God--seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day]; |
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Bible Note: I do not think we can legislate Christianity and I think it was the church's attempt to do so, that is what hastened the collapse of the church in the US. Unfortunately the church allowed compromise into it's midst. Take the issue of divorce, divorce rates within the church almost mimics the world. Other issues like drug usage, adultery, porn, cheating on income tax and etc. all are reflected in the church in almost the same percentages of the world. Either Christians are changed according to 2 Cor. 5:17 or they are not. I believe the church has learned to build tolerances, personal facades and put in place ways to keep people distant so that no one really knows anyone, allowing non Christians to fit right in. We will never purge sin from the church as long as sin is repudiated by lip service alone and not action. My opinion the church of America must be swept clean, starting at the top (leadership) and on down. It takes more than preaching about sin, sinlessness and nothing less can be found in the church for her to be the unblemished bride. |