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NASB | 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin]; |
Subject: CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY |
Bible Note: Hi Tim, it has been a while since we have been on the same thread together, it’s good to hear from you. I think the whole crux of the situation in Hebrews 6 is answered in verse 9. The use of the contrastive conjunction (DE) but beloved, puts the recipients in a different category. Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. It is interesting that the writer uses the word (PAITHO) translated persuaded. It is saying in effect that they have convinced the writer that they were saved by what they did after they were saved. This is further expounded in James, i.e. the things that accompany salvation. James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Tim, the last part of your post is interesting to me in that it points out to me a group, of so call Christians, that do this very thing every Sunday in their service. You said, Or, to state the case more briefly, the verse can be translated: "It is impossible to renew them to repentance while they are crucifying to themselves the Son of God and while they are subjecting Him to public disgrace." Is this possible or am I reading something into this that isn’t what it seems, without mentioning any denominational names? If you would rather, send me an e-mail. I am trying to walk easy hear, I hope, CDBJ |