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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]. |
Bible Question:
I came across this while studying Romans today and I thought it does add something to this post. It from Romans 2:14-16 "For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus." To me this seems to be saying that people who do not know the gospel or law (I want to add emphasis on the fact that they do not know it and not just refusing to accept it) can be saved by their conscience, or in the way I look at it, their heart. I would like to know what you guys think about this. Brother in Christ, Rex |
Bible Answer: Fletch (Rex): This is the first time I've had occasion to respond to one of your posts. My prayers are with you as you serve our country in a foreign land and for you in your waging the good fight of faith while in the military and especially so during what must indeed be of a difficult time in the wake of a crisis in your personal life. ...... Now to the good question regarding the Romans 2:14-16 passage that you have laid before the Forum. I would ask you to read this passage in a fairly broad context, for in so doing I believe you will discover that Paul will make clear what he is saying in these three verses. Paul actually begins his argument in Chapter 1. Pause as you read and reflect on verse 16. Continue on through Chapter 12. Paul says positively that the Law does not save; he gives evidence in Chapter 4 of justification by faith in the Old Testament, and declares that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (3:23). In addition to the "big picture" that Paul paints in the first dozen chapters of Romans (which does not teach that man can be saved by his own conscience), it is helpful to tie this to the words of Christ in John 14:6, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." Another useful verse to ponder comes from the mouth of Peter recorded by the pen of Luke in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in no one else (but Christ); for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." --Hank |