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NASB | Galatians 3:23 ¶ But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 3:23 ¶ Now before faith came, we were kept in custody under the Law, [perpetually] imprisoned [in preparation] for the faith that was destined to be revealed, |
Subject: What was the purpose of the law? |
Bible Note: Hi John, One other thing I'd like to add is that I am reluctant to identify myself with "people groups" such as "Wesleyans" or "Calvinists". I wish to discuss Biblical Doctrine without the baggage often carried in "theological systems". I find it much easier that way to stay focused on specific points of Scripture. I'm not so much interested in examining how much agreement or disagreement there may be between Wesleyans and Calvinists. In my opinion (which is certainly of questionable value), both of these men had some things right and some things wrong, as I think is generally true of the lot of us. So my primary interest is simply to examine a Scripture, and see what it teaches. In doing that I believe I can know the truth of a matter. And as I am taught by others, I primarily wish to examine what they are teaching by Scripture itself, to see if it is in agreement. I have every confidence that you wish to do the same, I simply say this for clarity. Love in Christ, Mark |