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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: Greetings again, Bub; You said "As it appeared that these people needed a lot more assistance, instead of giving up on them, the LORD sent His Son to Israel to get them back on track....instead of soley having the writings which the LORD prescribed, they would have a flesh and blood teacher to personally guide them back to the correct path". I once read an interview with the Dalai Lama who said much the same thing. Nothing could be further from the truth. Such views completely miss the point of who Jesus is, what his earthly ministry was, or what his death and resurrection accomplished. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." (John 3:16-17) Please note that his mission field was the world, not Israel. Please note that Jesus came to save the world himself, not to teach the Israelites or anyone else how to save themselves by adherence to the Law. Personal note: I hope you don't think I'm sitting here like a big spider, ready to pounce when you shake my web. It's just that sometimes as I scan the home page, I come across a statement that is just too outrageous to let pass. I probably shouldn't let myself get so worked up. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |