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NASB | Ephesians 2:9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:9 not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation]. |
Bible Question: Why is the word trinity not found in the BIBLE,why do some denominations, say baptze in JESUS' nam while others say baptize in the FATHER,SON, AND HOLY GHOST? |
Bible Answer: The word trinity is a theological term meaning 'The union of three divine persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one God'. If you are a believer and die before being baptized God has promised you eternal life. Otherwise there would be a 'work' involved in order to be saved. God said, "Not through works lest anyone should boast." Your salvation does not depend on any physical labor that you can do. Baptism in the New testament is 'sort of' like circumcision was in the Old Testament. It is an outward sign that an inner work had been done, a pact between you and God, being buried with Christ and rising into a new life committed to Him. Being baptized in Jesus' name and being baptized in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost are really the same thing. You are being baptized by someone who has the authority (in the name of) given to him by God. Jesus said whatever you do in 'my name' the Father will do it. That is, whatever you do that is in accordance to the will of the Father, will be done. Not, whatever is self exhaulting. Question: After Jesus rose to sit on the right hand of the Father, were the disciples rebaptized in His name? Are they saved? |