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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we [fall short and] are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined [by undergoing His correction] so that we will not be condemned [to eternal punishment] along with the world. |
Bible Question:
In the verse John 15:2 I was told that the actual greek word for "taketh away" is actually "lifts up". That would make that verse mean something totally different. It would mean that Jesus lifts up the branch and tends to it to make it more productive. A vinedresser never cuts off a branch unless it is dead. Branches can be thriving but be immersed in dirt where sun and light can't get to it. After the vinedresser tends to it, or washes it off, (sin, in the persons life) it then can be lifted onto a trelis where it has support until it is well enough to produce fruit again. I think that is what Jesus was saying. Any branch (person) in Christ would never be cut off, but tended to until it was healthy again. What are some responses? I just know that Jesus loves the ones who are in Him and wouldn't cut them off if they were just temporarily going in the dirt ( sin). Am I right? sharon |
Bible Answer: Greetings Sharon! Consider this passage: "A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. 1 Cor 11:28-32 From these verses it seems to me that the Lord will discipline those He loves, those who are "in the vine" to the point of removing them. This is not to say that they lose their salvation, but they are removed from this earthly existence. ("fallen asleep") The reason is because they are not bearing any fruit - even after much pruning. This is a very sobering train of thought, but one worth considering as we understand the "cost of discipleship!" In Him, Mommapbs |