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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]. |
Subject: Beware "Another" |
Bible Note: Hi Mark, Regarding your comment... We can't know his thoughts, or his heart, but as far as I can tell, his words are telling us that we need the Catholic Church to interpret the Bible for us. That is fully in line with other things the Catholic Church has said. What do you think? Am I all wet? I was getting something similiar, but I think it can be applied to any denomination. We must love the scriptures and grow in our faith through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our church (or more accurately, the body of Christ) is there to help us learn the truth. We learn what our faith means/is by corporate teaching/preaching. In other words, we learn how to live the scriptures by hearing others teach/preach about it in Sunday School and church services. Since he referred to "consumer faith," I believe he is saying that we, as individuals, can't pick and choose what to believe as if we were shopping for groceries. We must study the scriptures and listen to all points of view or instruction from all true members of the body of Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to us the truth. In this way, we grow in our faith and relationship with Jesus and others. Being as it was the Pope who said it, more than likely he means the Roman Catholic Church, but the concept can be applied to any denomination and the principle of not being able to individually pick and choose what to believe or not believe is valid. Truth is after all truth, no matter who teaches it. It is also true that we who have a relationship with Jesus, need to share with others who do not and attempt to win them to the Lord. Hope this helps, Bows44 |