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NASB | 1 Timothy 1:14 and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord [His amazing, unmerited favor and blessing] flowed out in superabundance [for me, together] with the faith and love which are [realized] in Christ Jesus. |
Bible Question:
How are faith and love found in Christ? Its easier to see how love is found in Christ as God is love, but I always thought of faith as the part I have to play. That is, even though I don't fully understand I still believe and so that is my faith, a deliberate decision on my part. So is this saying that God will give me faith, or that God should be the centre of my faith? Different translations put it slightly differently and they are not making it clearer to me. Also, does God give more grace to those who have sinned more, or is sin, sin no matter how big or small, so his grace is the same, abundantly poured out for us all? |
Bible Answer: So is this saying that God will give me faith, Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. or that God should be the centre of my faith? 1Co 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Also, does God give more grace to those who have sinned more, or is sin, sin no matter how big or small, Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. so his grace is the same, abundantly poured out for us all? Always remember that Christ Jesus didn't shed one more drop of blood, or receive one more stripe for anyone person than he did for ALL! If that doesnt make us ALL of equal value to God nothing ever will. |