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NASB | Hebrews 11:40 because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:40 because God had us in mind and had something better for us, so that they [these men and women of authentic faith] would not be made perfect [that is, completed in Him] apart from us. |
Subject: Superior Hope |
Bible Note: Hello Ancient, You said " I can punch holes in the credibility of it being an absolute statement good for doctrine." So can I, but you were on a tangent based on slim evidence--one verse (Acts 2:46). Gather all the facts first. Also, if you want to be believed, answer more questions than you ask. Based on your post, you are simply unteachable. The structure of Acts 20:7 is such that demonstrates it had been a practice by the time of this meeting. Luke mentions it as a natural occurance rather than a special meeting. Also, though Paul was in town for 7 days, this is the only day mentioned where they broke bread. 2 Timothy was written well after this--a minimum of a year and more likely several years. You said "I find that 'They did this, so we must do this,' is an inferior teaching to, 'They did this, and this is why, so let's apply the "why" to our lives.'" Do you have the same disregard for other Scriptures like: Acts 2:37-38 (ESV) Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 16:30-31 (ESV) Then he brought them out and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" And they said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." They did this. Don't we have to do the same? Steve |