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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: Greetings Joe! I still remember the first time I actually read the view that these warnings were "dire warnings, of course they can't happen"! I was literally rolling on the floor. I found it in some of the commentaries in my father-in-law's library. One final question if I may though! If the sanctification in Heb. 10:29 is only apparent or outward, why does the verse say that it was by the 'blood' that he was sanctified. Can it really be said of an unbeliever that they 'have been sanctified by the blood of Christ'? Personally, I just find too many things which cannot really be said on unbelievers or must be explained away. 1) The phrase 'received the knowledge of the truth', as I've expressed in other posts, is used only five times. All the other occurances appear to be synonymous with saving faith. 2) Sanctified by the blood doesn't appear to be a legitimate description of someone who only appears to be a believer. 3) Insulting the Spirit of Grace doesn't appear to be something that a unbeliever could do, especially if your Calvinist! :-) After all, how could the Spirit be insulted that someone who is unable to respond, failed to respond! ;-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |