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NASB | Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him. |
Subject: How were ppl saved before Jesus came? |
Bible Note: You wrote: 'Salvation is not being forgiven, salvation is being "born again" of the Spirit of God - John 3:3-6. Salvation is the impartation of eternal life, not forgiveness of sins. A forgiven dead man is still just as dead. What we who were born dead and trespasses and sins need is life! His life!' Justification (being declared right before God) is not the sum total of what the Bible puts under the umbrella of salvation, but it is an essential part of it. Without Christ's substitutionary death, we would have no peace with God (Romans 5:1). Only in and through our Great High Priest is atonement made for our sins. Christ's righteousness is imputed to us, but the penalty of sin being dealt with is an absolute essential as well. Without forgiveness through the shedding of the blood of the righteous Lamb of God, God's wrath remains upon us. --Joe! |