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NASB | 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]. |
Subject: If you live right, you are rewarded? |
Bible Note: Dear Tim: I'll address you, but this is for all your cronies as well. 1Cor 1:26-31: "For you behold his calling of you, brothers, that not many wise in a fleshly way were called, not many powerful, not many of noble birth; but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put the wise men to shame; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put the strong things to shame; and God chose the ignoble things of the world and the things looked down upon, the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are, in order that no flesh might boast in the sight of God. But it is due to him that you are in union with Christ Jesus, who has become to us wisdom from God, also righteousness and sanctification and release by ransom; that it may be just as it is written: “He that boasts, let him boast in Jehovah.”" Greek scholars, Smeek scholars! You sound like the religious leaders after Jesus death: "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished." Hopefully,you'll come to the same realization as they: "and they took note that these men had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) I'm sure you don't accept everything that the atheist evolutions, some of the most learned and intelligent men on the planet, say. It should not surprise you when you know: "Satan himself keeps transforming himself into an angel of light. It is therefore nothing great if his ministers also keep transforming themselves into ministers of righteousness." (2 Cor 11:14,15) Identifying the true Christian faith was a challenge almost since its infancy, and it's only gotten more difficult today. Jesus himself told how to identify his disciples and it wasn't by their education, dress, etc. Only they have God's Holy Spirit and its fruitage. Everything else is counterfeit. Blind guides is what they are - hypocrites that know nothing and their works reflect this fact. Knowledge puffs up but love builds up. I've heard a lot of mock humility on this Forum, but little actual. "Your brother in Christ," "Speaking the truth in love." Come on! Who really is your brother? How can it be me when we don't have the same Father? Jesus knows his sheep and the Father draws those he chooses, so I won't pray for you. I do truly love you as God does, even in your present state of darkness - wanting you to be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth. Yes, I am a minister of the Most High God, Jehovah. Adios! |