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NASB | 1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 4:1 But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from the faith, paying attention instead to deceitful and seductive spirits and doctrines of demons, |
Subject: Some will depart from the faith |
Bible Note: Zach: Thank you for your patience: Part Two Example 2: Peter in 1 Peter 1: 3-4 in writing to believers provides assurance in the true of what those in Christ have been brought into “ In his mercy he has given us the new birth...into an inheritance that can never perish” On the other hand in 2 Peter 1:10 he emphasizes to the believers “Therefore my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. Does Peter mean that we can depend on the promises of God that we have eternal life through the new birth and yet on the other hand we should keep making sure we are safe? I would answer “Yes” in light of what he is teaching in the chapter, it is necessary. How then do we test to make sure? In v. 5-8 Peter list the qualities which should characterize a Christian. He tells them that if they keep these qualities in view and grow in them, then “they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” V8 I believe that this growth is attained by the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives in conjunction with our willingness to obey him in our lives. In verse 9 he cites those who lack these qualities “For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, have forgotten his purification from his former sins.” In v. 10 Peter then instructs them that they must “be diligent to make their calling and election sure” Why? V10 if “they practice these things”( the things mentioned before) they shall never fall (stumble) It is Christian walk which is in view , “for in this way an entrance into the kingdom into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will abundantly supplied to you. In other words the person who walks before God and whose motive is to bring glory and honor to Christ will receive an abundant entrance. Peter’s view here is service and reward. These are Peter's last words to these Christians before his martyrdom and he wants them “to be diligent that at any time after my departure you may call these things to mind” V.15 In comparing these two verse I do not see a contradiction. Our position in Christ is secure, while our daily walk is our responsibility to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us and the end result will be in “fruit” which will bring glory and honor to God. If we grieve the Holy Spirit in our lives and do not put our utmost diligence in walking for God, the lack of “fruit” will be our loss at the Judgment seat of Christ. 1 Cor. 3: 12-15 Zach I will send a second part to this response on the last reference to Paul. Peace in his Name Robert |