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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. |
Subject: some reject, others obey the gospel WHY? |
Bible Note: Dear Tim, Let's back up to John 3:8: the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. "the one who practices sin is of the devil;" followed in v 9 stating "No one who is born of God practices sin" How, if none that are born of God commit sin, can a believer commit the sin of rejecting Christ? On it's face, it would appear that John is teaching sinless perfection. But we know that is not what he is doing because he says only liars say they have no sin! The answer to this seeming contradiction is that our perfect righteousness is imputed to us because of faith in Christ, not on account of our own actions. Jesus is also the author and finisher of our faith, To say that we may lose our faith is to say that Christ has failed and His sacrifice was in vain. If one saint may be lost then all saints may be lost. You are at least consistant in your arminian perspective, but Brother Tim, I believe you are dead wrong. If I perservere through my own efforts to the end, it follows that I will have somwhat of which to boast. Would'nt I? If not, why not? John |