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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: Thank you Makarios, "When a Christian is faced with trials and temptation and faces what is seen as a "test", then I believe that they, of their own volition, have to make the effort to follow through with the direction that Christ would have them to do in any particular situation." 2 Cor 13:9 For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete. Perhaps my view stems from the fact that I am not strong. One of the verses that comforts and buttresses my assurance is 1 Cor 1:27 "but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong," The Bible also says that our ability to do good is God Himself working within us: Phil 2:13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. In fact, apart from Jesus we can't do anything! "I do not believe that a Christian can live "aimlessly", without any direction,"...Neither do I..." since to do so would be against the sanctification that is currently being worked out in the Christian's life."...I don't believe that we control sanctification ,it is God who sanctifies... "But at the same time, that sanctification does not ensure that the Christian will choose a path that leads to Christ,"... Jesus is the Good Shepherd, does a shepherd allow his sheep to destroy themselves by heading down the wrong path?..."and that is where we have the volition to continue to follow and maintain our daily relationship with Christ."...To the extent that man preserves his own position in Christ, he has that much room to boast. Thanks for your reply. I'm sorry we are so far apart on who is in control of our salvation. John |