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NASB | 1 Peter 1:23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 1:23 for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God. |
Subject: Can you prove eternal security? |
Bible Note: Sound exegesis is not something that we arrive at suddenly. Nor is it something that we will ever come to do perfectly. I listened to the Bork hearings in their entirety. (How often do you get to sit at the feet of a professor of constitutional law and hear him expound upon that incredible document?) The politicians would ask him questions about specific legal cases. He critiqued them on their own merit, repeatedly pointing out that his arguments did not reflect agreement or disagreement with the conclusion of the case in question. Instead, he explained the strengths and weaknesses of the mechanics by which the cases were argued and decided. Exegesis is similar. How we handle the scriptures is extremely important. Improper handling often leads to improper conclusions which leads to false doctrine. Even when it is all said and done, there is plenty of room for discussion and disagreement! Our methods need constant refinement and improvement. It is a continual learning process. I hope that you understand that I was not finding fault with you personally, brother. In Him, Doc |