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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:18 ¶ For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:18 ¶ For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing and spiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God's grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God. |
Subject: sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard |
Bible Note: Dear Gunnie- You couldn't be more mistaken. I believe the most important thing that we adults must do before we ever attempt to be the teachers of our youth is to first understand Scripture ourselves. Doc quoted to you exactly what you seem to be not understanding based on your posts. That is, Romans 10:17. Faith doesn't come from hearing the current teen slang. I mean come on man. s'up wit dat line a thanken anyways. For reals man. I have a 22 year old too, as well as a 17 and 23 year old so "I'm feelin you on that". You write that "the words themselves (refering to Scripture) have no meaning to someone who is not in the faith" failing to acknowledge (after Doc gave it to you) that the ONLY possible way of receiving that faith is through the hearing of those words; that is, the word of God. Not the slang of any particular generations youth. First and foremost we NEVER attempt to "define the words in a way outside the bible". What would than mean anyway? Are you suggesting that the current time and cultural perspectives dictate the meaning of the words of Scripture? Of course not, and I hope that's not your meaning. You write, "quote the bible to them and you will not get anywhere". Your just totally and complete wrong sir/ma'am. I might add that Hillsong may produce music that is biblically acurate and doctrinally sound in many cases, but their lyrics are certainly not inspired so that argument has no relevence strictly speaking. You ask "how can you hear the word of the Lord if you cannot understnd it". 2Chronicels 1:10 would be an excellent place to start your study to answer that question. I would not argue that your intentions are less than honorable but this may be an example of Romans 10:2 I sincerely hope that you will consider these things honestly before continuing to teach others, perhaps especially the young ones. Sincerely and God bless, Jeff |