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NASB | 2 Timothy 1:12 For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 1:12 This is why I suffer as I do. Still, I am not ashamed; for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that day [when I stand before Him]. [1 Cor 1:8, 3:13; Phil 1:6] |
Bible Question:
Friends and saints, Paul, who spoke of the battle between the old nature and his new self, seems to be saying that there is blessed assurance that God would keep, would guard his faith until that day. Is there a disclaimer here about Paul forsaking God? (i.e. as long as he keeps his faith) Is Paul not ashamed because he knew he was so strong in his ministry? Until what day? (Yes, these ARE loaded questions! :-)) In Christ Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: charis, In reading this, I also look at the book of Ephesians, and looking at Ephesians I take note of the passage Eph 1:13-14. In it he specifically talks about us being sealed in with the Holy Spirit of promise, and I believe that this is the key to your question. It is also said that the Spirit will lead us into all truth. I believe that the Holy Spirit is the one who keeps our faith. In this passage, I don't think he is so much forsaking God, as he is saying that God is the one who is taking care of it all, and he is doing this by his Holy Spirit. I believe that if you dig a little further, you'll find that it is through this, which Paul usually refers to as "Christ in me", that he is able to deal with most/all of his problems. I'm not sure if this is the answer you were looking for, but I hope it helps! In Christ, king gonzo |
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