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NASB | Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Bible Question:
Dear friends: I have posted the following statement several times and feel that new Christians should understand what Christ has done for them. "Our security is anchored in the worth and work of our Lord Jesus Christ who paid the ultimate price for our redemption. The eternal life which is ours when we trust him is a gift which is given to us the moment we rest in the finished work of Christ by faith. (Romans 6:23) In Eph 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works lest any man should boast" God's word does not support faith in the work of Christ plus the works of man equals salvation. In fact to add works is an insult to the work of Christ which he purchased with his own precious blood. Robert |
Bible Answer: Thank-You, Robert for an excellent reminder, one that we should all be regardful of each and every day. Please allow me to share w/you some personal observations, to wit. You mention that Christ has performed the Ultimate Price. This is a profound statement in itself, saying that nothing can be added to this price without taking away from the value of it. So if we were to say that there is something that we must do, in effect we are saying that Christ's Sacrifice, in our mind, is incomplete and inadequate for our purpose, at least without the enlargement that our own works might add. This is an insult to God, in my mind, one that puts us on an equal or higher plane than the throne where He dwells. I agree that that which is given is a gift, a gift we can neither earn nor deserve. Let me put it all into one other perspective, If I were to take everything that I have ever owned in my entire life, all at once, -all my eggs in one basket, so to speak, and spend this total, in one lump sum as a single purchace price for a single item, I am convinced that I would be willing to do anything at all, within the scope of my power to make sure that I would be able to hold onto that one precious thing and ensure that no one could take it away, and that no harm could ever befall my prize. Thank you for allowing me to address you on this subject, may God Bless you and yours. tim |