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NASB | 1 Peter 3:15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy--acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect. [Is 8:12, 13] |
Subject: How do we respond to Sam Harris? |
Bible Note: Hi Parable, The Scripture that comes first to my mind in context to this discussion is: John 5:39-40 (39) You search the Scriptures, for you think in them you have everlasting life. And they are the ones witnessing concerning Me. (40) And you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life. These people were trying to separate the Book from the Author. They wanted to set the terms, while even using the very Word of God itself! Jesus is saying, basically, "you can search this Book all you want, but if you don't come to Me you will not have life." And if that is true of the actual Word of God, how much more true is it of any writings, philosophies, or any practice of religion that is not from God? So I would agree that the "practice of religion", or "works to gain acceptance", leads mankind to think that they are OK with God, and is detrimental to them, because it disguises the fact that they are still dead in their sins. While I haven't read Mr. Harris's book, if seems from what you have said that he includes faith as a part of religion, as he attacks faith itself. Love in Christ, Mark |