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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is accursed"; and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:3 Therefore I want you to know that no one speaking by the [power and influence of the] Spirit of God can say, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is [my] Lord," except by [the power and influence of] the Holy Spirit. |
Bible Question:
I'm doing my own personal study on the topic, "why choose Heaven?" As a Christian, I need to have a better answer than I believe b/c I believe, even the Bible says I should be ready to answer. I have ideas but I'm doing an indepth study on this issue. If anyone asked you why they ought to be a Christian, what would you answer them? Thanks!! |
Bible Answer: Hi askgod, With love and respect say Something like: There is only one God. Without Him you have no hope. He loves you and has given you the means by which to know Him, through accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (becoming a Christian). Becoming a Christian is the only way to know Him. When you die, if you do not know Him, all hope is lost of ever knowing Him and you will spend eternity separated from Him. You will be cast into a lake of fire. Some might say that this approach is “trying to scare people into becoming Christians.” Well I can’t speak to why God chose to put it so plainly, but I can say, it sure scares me and makes me that much more thankful that he offered an alternative. If it’s good enough for Him it’s good enough for me. How greatly the church might benefit from hearing the truth again. How many of us have heard the simple truth regarding this issue from the pulpit lately? It’s no longer politically correct for a pastor to look his congregation in the face and say, “if you haven’t trusted Jesus for your salvation you will DIE AND GO TO HELL. Don’t look for a politically correct answer to this question. Tell him/her the truth and show them in God’s word. Show them God’s mercy and grace and how much he loves them personally and show them His perfect plan for salvation completed at the cross. Show them through scripture that the consequences of rejecting Him are tragic, and then show them that His love for them is so much greater and available for them to receive. You’ve done your part. Be patient and let the Holy Spirit do His part. Continue to be available to answer questions, teach, and most of all pray for them. P.S. If your specifically asking for bible verses I’m going to encourage you to continue in your study until you come up with them. We must prepare ourselves as witnesses 1Pe 3:15 (KJV) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 2Ti 2:15 (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. Hope this helps Jeff |
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