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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: Scripture is the sole authority in God's revelation to man. God reveals his will to us through the proper interpretation and understanding of Scripture. However, to fully understand and interpret scripture, it is also important to understand the events, culture, history, and people that influenced the Bible. There are subtleties and changes in meaning with the words and phrases that have taken place over the centuries. There are phrases and idioms in the Bible that would normally make sense only to the intended original audience. Studying the history and science behind the scripture helps shine light on these meanings. The Bible was inspired by God, but it was human hands that transcribed it. It's not enough to ask "What does the Scripture mean to me?" and "What is God trying to say to me?" You need to also ask "What was God trying to say to them?", "What did the Scripture mean to the ones who first read it?" and "What did the Scripture mean to the one who first transcribed it?" There is more to scripture than just the message to you. Jesusman |