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NASB | 1 Timothy 3:6 and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 3:6 and He must not be a new convert, so that he will not [behave stupidly and] become conceited [by appointment to this high office] and fall into the [same] condemnation incurred by the devil [for his arrogance and pride]. [Is 14:12-14] |
Bible Question:
In John 15 verses 2 and 6, is Jesus refering to nonchristians or Christians? justme |
Bible Answer: Christians. Many buy into this idea of "once saved alwayed saved." I believe in eternal security, but not when the believer choses to go his own way after having originally surrendered to Christ. For this reason Jesus commands, "Remain in me..." and He instructs, "If you remain in me..." with several rewards mentioned, but He also warns, "If a man does not remain in me..." and implies mega consequences. Check out Paul's instruction concerning what can happen to young leaders. "He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil." 1 Timothy 3:6 |