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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: How do I make sense of the context? |
Bible Note: Actually, you need to make up your mind. No offense, but it sounds like on the one hand you say Jesus' sacrifice was only for those sins commited BEFORE His death on the cross. Rom. 3:25. Then you turn around and say His death is for ALL sins, for ALL time. I DO believe that His death is for ALL SINS, for ALL TIME. But only our PAST sins (the ones we have repented of) are forgiven. Sins we have not laid down at Jesus' cross are not forgiven. Even though the opportunity for forgiveness is given through Jesus. Yes, I believe that I am saved by Jesus' obedience and death on the cross. I also believe that I must join hands with Him to "work out my own salvation..." It is a conjuction of Jesus' actions with my own actions that saves me. With the help of the Holy Spirit (AND Jesus' sacrifice) this IS possible. This is what Rom. 8 means. Once we make our own commitment to follow Jesus, no one can seperate us from God. |