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NASB | Ephesians 4:3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful]. |
Subject: denominations. |
Bible Note: Hank: If another Christian separates himself from me because of opposing interpretations, it does NOT prove that he (the other guy) is using incorrect exegesis. It MAY prove that I am using incorrect exegesis. But how does one person separating himself from another prove that BOTH are wrong? It just doesn't follow. What is the alternative to living in possible error? Should I commit suicide to avoid living that way? Maybe I should consult a person who believes that one interpretation is no better than another. That would be helpful -- NOT! Oh, dear, oh, dear! What SHALL we do? Shall we all just stay home and stop attending church altogether unless and until there appears, by magic, a perfect, universal church that we can join? (Something that will not happen before the Second Coming. Or, if it does happen, it will be a false church under the rule of the Antichrist.) What should we do to avoid conflicting interpretations of Scripture? Should we pick a church at random and submit ourselves to its authority? By the way, Hank, have I ever told you what a great evil the Reformation was? Or that we should all have unity in spite of, not around, the truth? Don't you agree that we should throw out the principle of Sola Scriptura (with the bath water) because some have misused it? In regard to some of the light that has NOT been shed on this issue just sign me Dazed and confused, Kalos |