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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: Yes, that is true, The spirit in which I have reacted to your posts and conducted my mass gathering of information to use against your posts has been in fierce hostility, and I agree, that is sinful. However, I beg to ask: is it any less of a sin to subject this Forum to a constant 'commerical' or endorsement of Calivinism, whether you realize it or not, when you already know just how divisive this subject is? You might think that I am prideful. But I hold you with the same vice, since it is you who is showing an unwavering tenacity to jump on every opportunity to endorse your particular persuasion of Christianity, even though your view is not at the "heart" of what we share as Christians. I truly respect other people for their differing viewpoints, even though I have decidedly lost respect for the Calvinist view of election. I do not find a reflection, nor have I ever found a reflection, from you in an "appreciative" sense concerning the Arminian viewpoint. I will agree to discontinue my plans to open this debate on this Forum to an unhealthy degree, if you and John Reformed would agree to let this subject rest for a little while. And when people come onto the Forum and want to plunge into this debate again, by all means, let us direct them to what has already been written, since there is absolutely nothing new that can be said or shared from either side. If you will decide to do this with me, and to agree to bring this to some kind of closure, then yes, I will forgive you for the wrong that you have caused me, and I will ask forgiveness for my strife in return. I do not want to become the antagonist, or the "menace of Arminianism", just to prove my point. But I really see no other objective way of getting this message across. - Nolan |