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NASB | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither]. |
Subject: self control / spirit control |
Bible Note: Shalom Hank; Sorry that I didn’t fully answer your question. I would be happy to answer all your questions honestly and fully, but let me first explain something. How one defines a word will impact how one perceives it. For instance, the word faith is understood by most in these forums as a strong belief in something or someone that it will do what it is suppose to do, or do what he says he will do. I on the other hand see this word to mean, based on the Hebrew word emunah, that it means that we will take care of it, or do what he asks. These two views are opposing rather than synonymous. With this in mind, I will answer your questions with your understanding of the words. I hope I made this made sense to you :-). [a] Do you believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone? Yes, it is by the atoning blood of Yeshua and the grace of God that I will be found worthy of the life to come. [b] Is it your belief that the redemptive work that Jesus accomplished on the cross constitutes our sole means of salvation? Yes, but this does not negate our responsibility to show love toward God and our neighbor. It is not by my works that I am found righteous, but faith without works is dead. [c] Do you accept and trust Jesus Christ and Him alone as your Lord and Savior? Yes [d] Would you call yourself a Christian? No, only for the fact that a Christian holds to certain doctrines that I do not. The label “Christian” has a specific meaning within our culture and I do not wish to carry this label. Btw, if I am correct and Yeshua and his disciples spoke in Hebrew, the Hebrew word would be meshianiy (messianic) not Christian. I do not call myself messianic either as messiainic is synonymous with Christianity in most cases. We prefer the term haderekiym (followers of the way) I do not mean to put you through an uncomfortable or embarrassing inquisition, my friend, but in light of some of the questions and issues that have been raised by several posts, yours and others, I do feel these questions are not entirely out of line. But of course you are at liberty to answer or ignore them, precisely as you wish. I completely understand your position and have to say that I admire it. You are concerned for me as well as others in the room who are reading my posts. I don’t know if this forum has moderators, but I have been in others where there are. If a moderator, or the forum as whole wishes that I not discuss certain areas, I am fine with that. It is not my intention here to “stir” the pot (well maybe a little :-). Nor is it my intention to flood the forums with posts. I have only asked a couple of questions and answered a few, but have been swamped with responses to those. I do apologize for causing such a stink, (or is this normal for the forums :-). I believe that the only way to grow in the words of God is to look at other beliefs. Our view of scripture is very dynamic rather than static. Shalom Simchat Torah |