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NASB | Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers. |
Bible Question: Conformed to scripture or conformed to Christ? Is it the same thing or different? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Bows44! I would argue that it is the same thing in that: 1) Christ is God! 2) Scripture is God's breathed word! 3) Therefore, if one conforms to Scripture, one is also conforming to Christ! 2 Tim. 3:16 is quite clear about the purpose of Scripture in the life of a believer: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." Verse 16 provides a great chiastic structure (positive, negative, negative, positive) of the uses of Scripture: a) to teach (correct doctrine) b) to rebuke (false doctrine) b) to correct (false living) a) to train (correct living). The result of these four actions will be a person who is thoroughly equipped. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |