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NASB | Acts 8:13 Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 8:13 Even Simon believed [Philip's message of salvation]; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he watched the attesting signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. |
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Bible Note: Tim, here are two views of what "sanctified" means in Hebrews 10:29. Take your pick! [1] From the Believer's Bible Commentary: "He (the apostate) has COUNTED THE BLOOD OF THE COVENANT BY WHICH HE WAS SANCTIFIED A COMMON THING. He counts as useless the BLOOD of Christ which ratified the New Covenant. He had been set apart by this blood in a place of external privilege. Through his association with Christian people he had been sanctified, just as an unbelieving husband is sanctified by his believing wife (1 Cor.7:14). But that does not mean that he was saved."...... [2] From John MacArthur Study Bible: "SANCTIFIED: This refers to Christ, in that He was set apart unto God (cf.John 17:19). It cannot refer to the apostate, because only true believers are sanctified." ..... At all events, I don't see this passage as being in real conflict with the doctrine of the eternal security of the believer, do you? To interpret it as if it denies the doctrine of the eternal security of the believer is to open more doors of controversy than it closes..... Oh, sometimes I wish I were a theologian, but down here in Arkansas they ain't nobody that speaks theologianese :-) --Hank |