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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: Forgive for intruding Ed, But....I' afraid we are not all on board yet. Arminianism gives the credit to the sinner. According to Arminianism, salvation rests within the will of man. That man is the decision maker, man is the captain of his soul and the master of his fate. Of course some credit is given to God... we could'nt save ourselves without His help of course. But man is at the helm and he sets the course to Heaven or to Hell. God just shows him the chart and urges him to steer for the Kingdom of God. Calvinists give all the credit (glory) to God. God knows the the "Captain" is bent on following the orders of his father who is Admiral Slewfoot and the last place this rebellious seafarer wants to go is to the Heavenly Kingdom. His heart is his compass and that compass is stuck on south (if you get my drift Matey) :-) Now I don't know why God has chosen to save this crazy old pirate, certainly not because he has decent spark in his wicked black heart, but He has. He removes the old compass and replaces it with one that is true. The light goes on in the old boy's head and he begins to dance the horn pipe to the glory of God. I know my analogy will not answer all your questions (such as "has John slipped his anchor?) but I sure hope it is simple enough. I love simplicity. In fact some call me "Simple John". |