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NASB | Romans 3:28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 3:28 For we maintain that an individual is justified by faith distinctly apart from works of the Law [the observance of which has nothing to do with justification, that is, being declared free of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]. |
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Bible Note: The problem I have with your reasoning, Brian, is not with intercessory prayers but to whom they should be addressed. The Bible is full of commands as well as examples of intercessory prayer. Jesus set an example (Luke 22:32; John 17:9-24); Paul commanded it (1 Tim.2:1 and elsewhere); it was exemplified by, among others, Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Solomon, Isaiah, David, Ezekiel, Daniel, Peter, John, and Paul. In every biblical example, without exception, all the intercessors were living human beings, their feet firmly planted on terra firma. They were living human beings praying to God and God alone, for other living human beings In not one instance was any of them a dead saint residing in heaven. And in not one instance was any of them praying to a dead saint residing in heaven. Find me a Scripture reference that plainly teaches that dead saints have been given the command, option or ability to intercede for us earthlings. Find me a Scripture that teaches that dead saints can even hear our prayers. Find one that teaches us to navigate our prayers in any direction save but to God himself through our true and only High Priest, His only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. --Hank |