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NASB | Philippians 3:3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 3:3 for we [who are born-again have been reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, set apart for His purpose and] are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory and take pride and exult in Christ Jesus and place no confidence [in what we have or who we are] in the flesh-- |
Subject: Churches |
Bible Note: You said: “In my experience, the slate has always been elected unanimously. I guess that reflects either apathy or general agreement on the committee's work. I hope it's the latter.” Act 6:5-6 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them. In this example from scripture, all who were chosen were approved and confirmed unanimously as God’s choice. This shows me that people can make perfect choices and be in perfect agreement of those who God wishes to choose, approve and confirm if they allow God to work thru them. Man can never commission God’s appointment for anyone. Man can only recognize and confirm what God has already commissioned. If you are elected as an elder in your church, I believe it reflects an appointment from God that man has only recognized and confirmed. God bless! retxar |