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NASB | 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give us the Light of the knowledge of the glory and majesty of God [clearly revealed] in the face of Christ. [Gen 1:3] |
Subject: how do you explain to someone that does |
Bible Note: lionheart, No, I haven't read that one in particular but I have read a few of those types of books. I use to be very interested in apologetics. Currently I'm watching a large video series which I bought from Answers in Genesis ( www.answersingenesis.org ) However, I think those things are primarily usefull for Christians to build up their faith and edify them. I don't think they serve a primary role in conversion, though I'm not suggesting that they hurt. I can't help but think to the passage about the rich man and lazarus. The rich man pleaded to Abraham that he would send Lazarus from the dead to his brothers. Abraham responded that he should listen to Moses and the Prophets. Lazarus countered that if one came up from the dead that then they would listen. The key response was when Abraham said that if they will not listen to Moses and the Prophets then they would not listen even though one should rise from the dead. I think so often we are of the same bent. We keep thinking that if we had more evidence they would listen; or perhaps if we had better facilities, more exciting events, a somewhat less judgmental gosepl etc etc etc. But the truth is if they will not listen to the scripture they won't listen. Because it is at the preaching of Christ that God has been pleased to shine that saving light into our hearts such that we would truely perceive the "light of the glory of God in the face of Christ." However, as stated, I do enjoy apologetics and have often been edified by such things. I just want the many people who may happen to read this post to never substitute them for the clear presentation of the gospel, for it is the gospel that is the power of God unto salvation. (Rom 1:16) My apologies, have been on vacation so I haven't preached in two weeks and I might be getting a little long winded as a result. In Christ, Beja |