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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:10 ¶ Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:10 ¶ But I urge you, believers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in full agreement in what you say, and that there be no divisions or factions among you, but that you be perfectly united in your way of thinking and in your judgment [about matters of the faith]. |
Subject: Labels? My church just goes by the Bible |
Bible Note: Very astute observations. Creeds and confessions have been a part of the church since its inception, and they have served a very God-honoring, useful role in the church. We even see examples of first-century confessions in Scripture (Philippians 2:6-12; 1 Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 2:11-13). Far from being divisive in their purpose, creeds (coming from the word "credo" -- "I believe") and confessions articulate the truth in order to guard the purity of the church against error and for the church to rejoice together by proclaiming in unison the wonderful truths revealed in God's word. "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful" --Hebrews 10:23 --Joe! |