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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: Baptized before serving in choir |
Bible Note: Doc: I totally agree with what you have said. I am glad you took time to respond to me. Often we jump into a dialogue and without someone (such as yourself) who has the background and learning to untwist what has been said. I look at the "Church" as a complete "Body of Christ" with those who have gone to be with Christ, those who are in Christ at this present moment, and those who are yet to come to Christ. For me I understand to three divisons as a total unit called the Church, or the Bride of Christ, and often said to be the Body of Believers, and Paul even describes the many parts of the body of Christ compared to the human body. I can see how the words "seen", "number", and "seem" can be confusing. This is especially true with your better wording. As for those who are the visable church, there is a drastic falling away from Scriptual teachings, the outlook is bleak as I see it. However, at the same time there are places some of which are in South America that the Good News of Jesus Christ is being received with open hearts. I have heard by some serving in Russia thatthere are places that small numbers are coming to Christ. Even though I do not see them personally come to Christ, they are part of the visable church. Perhaps, if the return of Christ is many days away, or even centuries away, there are those who will come to Christ. Every person to come to Christ adds to the number, and growth of the Church. What I am attempting to say is, I see the Church in it's complete state, just as it is toady. As the Holy Father sees and knows the begining and end of the world, is how I describe the total Church. In presenting this I can see that it may be hard to follow, and I do appologize if this seems I was referring to only the visable church. I sincerely had or have no intentions of causing a controversy that would divide us into sides and cause hostility amoung the forum. That would be totally against everything I understand and practice as a Christian. Again thank you for your note. Blessings Doc. justme |