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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one [Holy] Spirit we were all baptized into one body, [spiritually transformed--united together] whether Jews or Greeks (Gentiles), slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit [since the same Holy Spirit fills each life]. [Rom 3:22; Gal 3:28] |
Subject: What do we focus on? |
Bible Note: Hi Jeff, If I may be so bold, I would like to add a thought, and perhaps Justme might care to confirm or correct me on this. Justme had written: "I personally think the Baptism requirement is a sound and Biblical requirement. I know of no organization where you can hold any office without belonging to the origanization. Why would one who has not followed the Lord's instructions want to be a part of believers that have followed the Lord's instructions? I think it best to follow your churches requirements with confidence it is Biblical." My understanding is that he was saying that he thought this particular requirement of this congregation was Biblically sound. I did not understand him to be saying that any requirement given by any church was automatically to be followed simply on the basis that "your church required it". Justme, is this correct? Perhaps this is needless division? Please, I hope for a soft answer. . . Love in Christ, Mark |