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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; |
Bible Question: Im deployed in Iraq right now and I thought of it as a chance to be in the wilderness. I have ran across many situations and learned from all and shared even more, but now a comrad who says he has been christian all his life and then speaks of Catholicism. I want to speak to him about his viewpoint and hopefully plant a seed but I think it would be important to know where does the Bible give Justification for THE Pope. I understand the 5 fold ministry(Ephesians 4:11), but no pope. In my bible NIV Life Application, the word pope isnt in the word. I want to tell him the the word provides all but how can I say that the only book he knows doesnt support the pope, well to my knowledge...does it? |
Bible Answer: Born2LoveHim, I believe I am the only practicing Catholic on this forum and yet have much in common with the other members some of whom I count as friends in Christ though we may differ in some doctrinal matters and the form in which we worship. Many Catholic and Protestant Christians live together in loving marriages. Some time ago on this forum I was asked by another member to address the issue of the Papacy in a Biblical context. You may find those posts helpful in understanding where your comrade in arms is coming from even if you do not agree on this particular matter. You might want to enter into a covenant with your comrade to pray for one another and let God do what He wills for both of you. Please go to the Quick search box on the right side of the page and enter the numbers 27130 27231 27496 27507. I hope you find this helpful even if you do not agree with the conclusion God bless you and preserve and bring you and all your conmrades safely home. Your brother in Christ, Emmaus |