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NASB | Hebrews 4:16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 4:16 Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God's gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]. |
Subject: Mediator |
Bible Note: Hi Brian, Pray tell, no pun intended, where in the Bible does it say that the saints in heaven can even “hear” the prayers of those on Earth. Maybe you can explain, with Scripture, even if they know what’s going on down here on Earth? It’s bad enough just being here on Earth why would the saints in heaven even want to be reminded of what’s going on down here; they served there time in all this misery. Those in Heaven don’t have a resurrected body yet, so how are they supposed to be able to receive and clearly seperate all of these millions of earthlings talking or praying to them all at once; that’s a good trick and even the highest angel, that God created, doesn’t have the ability to read minds so now explain how far your foice can carry! Only God has omniscience! Maybe Paul didn’t understand as well as you do, that he could help those that he speaks of by praying for them when he got to heaven? Philip. 1:23-25 But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25And convinced of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith, Can you cite examples where any of the Apostles prayed to those that had passed on or even suggested to we do such? CDBJ |