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NASB | 1 John 2:2 and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 2:2 And He [that same Jesus] is the propitiation for our sins [the atoning sacrifice that holds back the wrath of God that would otherwise be directed at us because of our sinful nature--our worldliness, our lifestyle]; and not for ours alone, but also for [the sins of all believers throughout] the whole world. |
Subject: "a thorn in the side"? or Not? |
Bible Note: Mommapbs, how “You” or I see it is of no consequence. How it is, is of great consequence. Perhaps you would disagree, this would depend heavily upon your experience and surroundings, but what I see in today’s society is what Ezekiel was told to say to his countrymen in the 33rd chapter of his book. In addition, I see a Church today that is so concerned with the feelings of others (loving their neighbor, as some would call it,) that they simply never knew, or have forgotten what is in front of them when they open their bible. Or, perhaps they are following that bible too closely… Not “The” Bible, (the KJV,) “that bible.” You know. The one that promotes political correctness and if it feels good, do it; one of the many “so called bibles” that twist scripture. The greatest commandment is to love your neighbor, yet what does the word love mean in today’s society? How many Christians can give a correct definition of the word love. If one loves another, will they not correct the other? How many Christians today discipline a child in a biblical manor? Thank God, many do, but Lord help, because just as many or more are turning to the secular “time out” method of discipline. Does the bible not say “Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.?” I know what you may be thinking… But a true Christian is NOT going to beat a child till he dies. If this is blunt, don’t blame me. Take it up with the one who wrote it. Shame seems no longer shame in this society. Look at our last president and the example that he set. “The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.” Are we not all children in the eyes of our God? Who among us is an adult? Who among us has the unmitigated gall to teach the word in its unleavened purity. Thank God, a few, but they are very few and very far in between. Exhorting In Christ George |