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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: Cwade, it seems to me you have aptly described in your post the very essence of the problem with the apostate in our time that the author of Hebrews 10:26 addressed in his. You mentioned a lack of visible change of lifestyle -- good point, because Jesus said that by our fruits we are known. And the beloved apostle gave us a sure plumb line by which to measure true regeneration in Christ Jesus: "By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. The one who says, 'I have come to know Him,' and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the manner He walked." [1 John 2:3-6]. Isn't it a comfort to observe how perfectly in unison the Scriptures are? There is no conflict between Hebrews 10:26 and 1 John 2:3-6. Furthermore, there is no conflict between any portions of Scripture. To paraphrase Shakespeare (loosely and with apology to the Bard): The fault, dear Brutus, is not in God's Bible, but in ourselves, that we fail to accurately handle the word of truth. --Hank |