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NASB | 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 1:2 ¶ according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be yours in increasing abundance [as you walk closely with God]. [John 14:27] |
Subject: Why can we not just be Christians? |
Bible Note: Are you stating that it is your view that everything in scripture is plain and simply, cut and dried, easily understood by all who read, as simple as 2plus 2 equals 4? Forgive me if I sound like a dumb old country boy, but that is just exactly what I am. If I failed to quote the scripture, it is because I would have to quote page after page, and I took it for granted that those who read my post were familiar with the passages concerning my references. ie. Passages concerning eternal salvation, loss of salvation, the doctrine of grace and election, etc. Such topics as "once saved, always saved" have been debated to no end, and there is still no firm conclusion, which is biblically founded. Many emphatically state that it is this way, then quote their scripture, while others just as emphatically, state that it is that way, and they provide just as much convincing scripture as the opposition to their statement. Surely you understand my words. I know the answer that I seek. It is in scripture, and if I am not mistaken, I have quoted it already. I simply wanted to promote a discussion along that line. In Him |