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NASB | 1 John 1:7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:7 but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations]. |
Bible Question (short): Actions betray condtion? |
Question (full): Can one judge if one is saved by his actions? John Calvin's comments on 1 John 1:7: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." "Then, integrity of conscience is alone that which distinguishes light from darkness" I fully agree that God only knows one's heart, but I still believe the bible teaches we can discern to a certain extent the general state of one's relationship with/without God. Along this line, please tell me how Barnes' comments on Acts 8:23 apply: Verse 23:"For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.". For I perceive. That is, by the act which he had done. His offer had shown a state of mind that was wholly inconsistent with true religion. One single sin may as certainly show that there is no true piety, as many acts of iniquity. It may be so decided, so malignant, so utterly inconsistent with just views, as at once to determine what the character is. The sin of Simon was of this character. Peter here does not appear to have claimed the power of judging the heart; but he judged, as all other men would, by the act. |
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