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NASB | 2 Corinthians 11:4 For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 11:4 For [you seem willing to allow it] if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted. You tolerate all this beautifully [welcoming the deception]. |
Bible Question:
Victor, Tell me something,what is your definition of new ideas? First of all, Gods Word is narrow in it's focus it says what it means and means what it says. We mold our theology around Gods Word that means we conform our believing to to His Word not the other way around. 1 Peter 1:20,21 2 Timothy 2:15. These are foundational scriptures for all who handle the Word of God,So when you say narrow focus,you betcha. In Christ, lionheart |
Bible Answer: There are many different interpretations of the Bible among well meaning Christians. That is the primary reasons why there are so many different denominations: doctrine. What I mean by adverse to "new ideas" is when a man is inducted into a certain denomination he is not capable of ever adjusting his theological outlook. A challenge to his biblical interpretations is perceived as an attack on the views of the biblical authors and God. What a man hears first in his own denomination should not necessarily be his fixed theology for life, nor is it guaranteed to be correct. When I was at Bible College my denomination held to believers baptism, i.e infant baptism was seen as unbiblical. Fair enough. After studying at college I was able to fully articulate the case for both sides, and to know the strengths and weaknesses of each side's argument. I am particularly frustrated that 'certain people' are so closed-minded, only their doctrine is "sound", other views are wrong. No argument, no biblical texts will sway them. They heard it right first time in their first denomination. You write: 'We mold our theology around Gods Word that means we conform our believing to to His Word...' but do you? If I argued for baptismal regeneration and cite Acts 2:38 as teaching 'our sins are washed away in the baptismal tank' watch how scripture is made to conform to the pre-existing theology of my antagonist. The best case in the world can be made and yet no one ever seems capable of adjusting their positions an iota. Now, I appreciate that the NASB is a Bible produced by conservative evangelicals for a specific readership and most people here would be within a fairly small segment of the theological spectrum. However, I am not seeing any of the veterans here giving an inch, or learning anything new. |