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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: How do you know if you are following the right path to follow gods word..I have friends that are witnesses and they have strong opinions and they dont believe my faith is the right way and I dont want or know how to defend my beliefs. |
Bible Answer: Kathy: Personal opinions regardless how strong, are only opinions at the most. The verse I posted gives us the word of Paul "I know whom I have believed" God does not want us to simply have an opinion, but wants us to know him through Christ. Pilate asked Jesus "What is truth" and then turned away without waiting for an answer. How do we know if we are following the right path? You are probably remember the words of Jesus in John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth and the life; no man comes to the father, but by me" Jesus made it abundantly clear that "except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" John 3:3 It is when we are indwelt by the Spirit of God that these words become true in our life "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 Kathy it is important that you should become grounded and settled in the truth of God's word and your personal relationship with him through Christ. Our faith in Christ as the Son of God "loved us and gave himself for us" is a foundation which will stand the test of time. I have a witness friend. During the past 15 years I have told him plainly about Christ and my faith in him for my eternal welfare. My friend is an active member of the witnesses and can be very dogmatic on his opinion. We have agreed to disagree. It is my prayer that something in my life or what has been said may be used of God to speak to him and bring him from that awful place of blindness into the glorious light of the gospel of Christ. I would be happy to try and answer any specific questions you might have. God bless you Robert |
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