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NASB | Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace [God's remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; |
Subject: From whom does faith originate? |
Bible Note: Good Morning Makarios, Prior to conversion all men are DEAD in trespasses and sin. We were not capable of even understanding spiritual things. Paul is emphatic when he said "none seek God". John says we are not born again because of the will of man but by the will of God. I strongly disagee with the man glorifying doctrine of (so called) free will respecting salvation. It flys in the teeth of sound interpretation. It diminishes the Glory due to God by placing the ultimate sayso upon man. Meditate and pray when you contempate God's attributes. Read the scriptures that declare His soverignty. Reread Romans chapters 1 thru 3 and 9. They speak of His almighty power and our powerlessness. I realize that Ro 9 is particularly disturbing. At one time I could not believe it's clear meaning either. I thought it must mean something other than what it said! If you could tell me your interpretation, perhaps it would help. God Bless Makarios, John |