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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 stuff brother, keep fighting the good fight. One word of advise, however. I believe that, as people of Reformed theology, we need to point out an important issue in regards to scriptures dealing with salvation. Soteriological Scriptures can be divided into two categories: 1. scriptures that deal with salvation from man's perspective and 2. scriptures that deal with salvation from God's perspective. Both are essential. Scriptures from man's perspective show us how we must live to be obedient, loving follower of Christ. Scriptures from God's perspective give us insight into God's person and plan. This deepens our understanding of God and thereby our love for Him. As Ref. Theologians, we can harmonize scriptures that don't seem contradictory but also don't seem to be saying the same thing. The challenge for the Armenian brother is to do the same for scriptures that clearly speak of God's choice with NO regard for the man himself. Just a thought for you. |