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NASB | Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality--faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. |
Subject: More on faith? |
Bible Note: Dear Mark, Greetings in the name of Jesus! First, let me say that, IMHO, the 'fruit of the Spirit' is just that. I see that you are not in accord with the NASB translators, but to say that this is 'to their demise' is quite a strong statement. With all due respect, it seems that you are belittling some very good Christian men. I believe that ALL the glory is God's, and God's alone! Therefore, I do not feel that we are able to lay claim to anything more than pleasing God or not pleasing Him. We simply serve God and His church because it pleases Him. Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the Author and Finisher of my faith. This is of course the faith unto salvation. Indeed, I am responsible to respond to this gift, but no amount of 'self-produced faith' will bring me one step closer to salvation. 'Charles Atlas' faith could easily become works! "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8,9 NASB I pray this clarifies my position. (without getting prideful :-)) In Christ Jesus, charis |