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NASB | Hebrews 12:6 FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 12:6 FOR THE LORD DISCIPLINES and CORRECTS THOSE WHOM HE LOVES, AND HE PUNISHES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES and WELCOMES [TO HIS HEART]." [Prov 3:11, 12] |
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Bible Note: You have asked excellent questions, CD. But I think it would serve this audience best if you were to answer them. What do you suppose Jesus meant when he said they were of their father, the slanderous accuser? SATAN IS NOT THE FATHER OF BELIEVERS After all, verse 31 says that Jesus was speaking to "the people who believed in Him;" that is, people whom we would have considered "saved" (or the elite, the chosen ones, the sons of God). So, how do you explain what He meant? I believe the answer is simple. And it has nothing to do with God being the Creator of all. TRADITIONS AND DOCTRINES OF MEN It may be that what I am suggesting is NOT in opposition to what the Bible teaches, but rather is in opposition to what we've always been TOLD the Bible teaches. I try very hard to distinguish between Scripture and the "doctrines of men," which are loosely based on Scripture. Sometimes that requires me to let go of my preconceptions, which is never an easy thing to do. So, please, share your thoughts on what you think Jesus might have meant, when he claimed these upstanding believers in Christ were actually of their father, the slanderous accuser. GOD'S KINGDOM IS NOW Oh, and also explain WHY God would ever ask one of His children "Why should I let you come into My kingdom?" when that child is already IN His kingdom? What are you suggesting, by asking such a question... and on what Scripture do you base the assumption underlying the question? Thank you, CD, and I look forward to your hearing your answers. |