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NASB | 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 2:15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. |
Bible Question:
There is much coverage of C. S. Lewis, his life, and his writtings of late. I am concerned that to much is being drawn out of the stories he made up, especially in relating it to Jesus. I am just not sure that so much of Christ was intended to be assumed nearly fifty years later. Perhaps, am I wrong? I heard his step son on PBS say that smoking and drinking were acceptable for Christians. I have serious problems with ever saying smoking is not totally bad for our health and not a habit I would ever defend. Could someone please help me to better understand this confussion. If at all possible use Scripture to explain your understanding. |
Bible Answer: justme, Goodmorning.I've read a lot of C.S. Lewis and J.R Tolkien as well.I believe both were men of faith and that was evidenced in there writtings,I have found them inspiring and uplifting.We cant know first hand why they wrote these writtings. But we can and do know why God gave us his Word.2 Timothy 3:16,17 and that is why Matthew 6:33 must be a priority in our life every single day. 2 Timothy 2:15 is so foundational. His Word is bedrock,this is where we make our stand. The one question we need to ask ourselves is how deep do our convictions run? I hope this helps. In Christ, lionheart |