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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: Are unbelievers in any way "saved"? |
Bible Note: Rowdy, Your words are "I'm saying that the Book of Romans, indeed the whole Bible is written to those who know of its existance and once hearing of its existance, yes they're bound by God to the best of their ability to check it out and see if it's true. Their conscience should tell them they'd better check it just in case they might be held accountable to it." I not only don't fathom what you're saying but it appears to be completely contrary to scripture, my friend! Where does the Bible tells us that it's only written to those who know of it's existence? It doesn't. And, further this does in no way excuse anyone. That is the argument of Romans 1! My point is this: All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God! Mankind is without excuse before God- whether they know of the Bible and it's truth or not! That IS the teaching of Romans 1, Rowdy. Now, if we're stumbling over semantics (which I doubt), then I apologize! However, if what you're maintaining is that some men are WITH excuse because they haven't heard of or read the Bible- then you are sadly bereft in your understanding of Biblical Theology. Now, with that said, which is it that you maintain: 1. All have sinned and are without excuse; 2. All have sinned but have an excuse I'm hoping that I've sucinctly stated the question. We are definitely experiencing a "problem" in our communication.Communication only occures when both parties understand each other. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |