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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: Do you have to know Christ? |
Bible Note: Hello BankruptandBrokenNext, You said: "the answer is no you don’t 'have to know Christ', but as sure as hell fire and brimstone Jesus must identify your soul as a part of his body." Would you clarify your response? I'm missing something. Steve |