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NASB | 2 Timothy 1:9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 1:9 for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life--a life set apart--a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit--we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago], |
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Bible Note: Hello mamayama1 I must say I agree absolutely with the statements of BradK and Makarios. The Word of God is described as "the faith" (see Jude 1v3 among many other Scriptures). If this means anything, it means that the Word of God should be the basis of all that we believe. The Scripture speaks of "deceitful spirits" - see for example 1 Timothy 4v1 "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..." Experiences may seem real and impressive to us but we cannot build our understanding of God upon our experiences. If we want to know God, if we want to know His will etc - we find it in the Bible. One statement that I am alarmed by in your question is "I am taught that scripture has its own message to the reader". Does this mean that the same Scripture has a different interpretation depending on who we are? This is not true - "God is not the author of confusion" (1 Corinthians 14v33) which would certainly be the result if each could interpret Scripture as they desired! No my friend "All Scripture is given...that the man of God may be perfect (i.e complete), throughly furnished unto all good works". We have the Holy Spirit within to enable us to interpret the Scriptures of truth and this should be (and is) enough for us. My advice would be that you begin a daily reading program and ask the Lord to reveal by His Spirit the truth of what is contained in the Scripture in its context. This will bring stability and joy and will leave you no longer craving for extra-biblical experiences! Hope this is helpful. In Christ David |
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