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NASB | 1 Timothy 6:16 who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 6:16 He alone possesses immortality [absolute exemption from death] and lives in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal power and dominion! Amen. |
Bible Question:
dear friends In light of Acts 7 55. But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, 56. And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. How can I answer a Mormon who insist that the same thing happen to Joe Smith as did Stephan? 1Tim 6:15. Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of Lords; 16. Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. I understand the false teachings in this cult and just need some ballance for these 2 verses. Thanks in advance God Bless |
Bible Answer: Christian7 - Of course, Stephen the Martyr and Joseph Smith the Mormon were not cut from the same piece of cloth, not by a long shot. No where does Scripture suggest that in his vision of the glory of God and of Jesus standing at the right hand of God did Stephen receive instructions to start a cult with "another gospel of Jesus Christ" as a textbook. Stephen's "reward" was martydom, not the founding of a cult proclaiming another gospel of Jesus Christ and deceiving an army of human beings. Isaiah, Ezekiel, Paul, and John also received visions of God's glory in heaven. But the experience of these biblical men of God cannot realistically lend credence to the "vision" of Joseph Smith. It's not an uncommon phenomenon for people to lay claim to all sorts of "visions." Some of them are in mental care facilities, but not all unfortunately. Some of them are running loose and spreading their fantastic lies. The good news is that most of them are not taken seriously and do little damage to Christianity. But now and then comes a fake and a fraud like Joseph Smith and deceives multitudes. --Hank |