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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, and let me welcome you to the Forum. As a point of information, Ezekiel 36:26-27 are referenced quite often in the Reformed tradition as an example of the Holy Spirit's work in progressively sanctifying us. It fits in very well with what many would consider to be the New Testament parallel in Romans 8, where the difference between the regenerate and the unregenerate is summed up in terms of the ability and inability to submit to God's law. It is sad that it should seem to be such a radical concept. Reading Psalm 19 and 119 gives us the point-of-view of the Spirit-inspired David regarding the Law. Quite a passionate couple of songs those are, and the beloved is the Law! For us, as post-Christ people of God, the ceremonial and sacrificial aspects of the Law have been abolished (Ephesians), because Jesus as our mediator makes unnecessary the ceremonial rituals to approach an infinitely holy God (Ephesians 2:13-16), and because Hebrews 10 makes clear that the sacrifices were but a foreshadowing of the atonement that is found in Christ alone. However, the moral law still serves as an indicator of what pleases God, and we see both Paul (Ephesians 6) and James (James 2) favorably quoting the Decalogue as standards for the Christian. Classical Protestantism views the moral law of God (in both testaments) as vital to our sanctification. The Holy Spirit works through the law to convict us of our continuing sin, moving us to repent and consistently fall upon God's grace. Likewise, like in David's case, the Spirit of God causes us to love righteousness and to seek holiness, which is found in God's immaculate moral will -- His law. I have been fascinated by your contributions so far, and I have looked at your Web site. Are you a descendant of Abraham according to the flesh? I also noticed in your profile that you refer to "God and his prophet Yeshua." I certainly agree that Christ executes the office of a prophet in declaring to us by His word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation (a little borrowing of one of our catechisms there). Do you subscribe also to a Trinitarian understanding of YHWH? Thanks again for providing some stimulating discussion! --Joe! |