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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 5:23 ¶ Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 5:23 ¶ Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged--consecrated to Him--set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
Subject: It's never effort-free with God! |
Bible Note: Hello Dalcent, Thank you for strengthening my argument with these verses. In each case something is met which completes the entire condition. It is no longer in effect. Gen 8:6-7 - The raven ceased going to and fro. It settled down. Isaiah 46:4 - God no longer carries us because we are with him. Luke 20:42-43 - See 1 Cor 15:25-28. Matt 1:25 - The had sexual relations after Jesus was born. Steve |