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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: WHO pays the wage? |
Bible Note: Hi Angel, I agree with your thoughts but do not agree with your capitalization. I do not see the Law as giving Life nor do I see the Israelites being given the Word of God. The Law did give them life and length of days and certainly they were given the word of God from the prophets. 1) Numbers 21:8 is a foreshadowing of Christ, but they were saved by the adherence and obedience to God's word. Numbers 21:8, "Then the (Lord) said to Moses, "Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a standard; and it shall come about, that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, he shall live." He proved Himself holy to the people. I think of Numbers 21:8 as being a law of the Spirit and the healing that they received after being bitten was one of physical life but also of spiritual forgiveness of their hostility toward God. Hebrews 12:3, "For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against (Himself), so that you may not grow weary and lose heart." Romans 8:2, "For the law of the (Spirit)--of life in Christ Jesus-- has set you free from the law of sin and death." 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if any man is in (Christ), he is a new creature; the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come." John 3:10, "(Jesus) answered and said to him, "Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?" Parentheses are mine for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |