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NASB | Romans 3:4 May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written, "THAT YOU MAY BE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR WORDS, AND PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE JUDGED." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 3:4 Certainly not! Let God be found true [as He will be], though every person be found a liar, just as it is written [in Scripture], "THAT YOU MAY BE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR WORDS, AND PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE JUDGED [by sinful men]." [Ps 51:4] |
Subject: Are all interpretations equal? |
Bible Note: Greetings EdB! I might add one more! Sometimes, it may simply be that we as finite human beings are trying to explain and understand things which are so much above us that our explanations differ to a decree, but in reality, they may not be differ than much from one another. But, I think you may be right overall. The only danger which I can think of to 'doctrine' is that it can become a filter through which we view all Scripture. So, if I hold a particular view and I come to a verse which seems to say something different, rather than searching out Scripture to determine the truth, I might simply filter that verse through my doctrine and make it say what I want or need it to say. But, again, most denominations don't differ that much. A good example is the case with the Nazarene and United Brethren in Christ. Their core doctrine is identical. The only difference is that the Nazarenes put more emphasis upon sanctification than did the United Brethren. However, there isn't really anything that the Nazarenes believe with which a United Brethren would have any problem. Yet, they are two distinct denominations. The reason, they both came into being in different historical situations to address different historical needs. Well, I have to run and feed the grandbaby! She is demanding my attention! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |