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NASB | 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]. |
Subject: why is baptism important |
Bible Note: Clarification ................................ Dear Tim S, I am glad that you are not a Mormon, and as I said in my post, I did not necessarily think that you were. I was just pointing out that religion's beliefs on the matter, which are somewhat close to yours. As for the placing of Apostle's hands, you said in one post, that, "miraculous gifts are given by the laying on of Apostle's hands." In that post you seemed to be saying that these "gifts" were signs of being saved, and that they normally occur only with Baptism (with the special case exceptions of Cornelius, etc.) This is slightly different than Mormon belief, but it was close enough that I wanted to point out the similarity. I did not intend to attack you personally. |