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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. |
Bible Question:
George appears "to stress God's wrath in his witnessing!" Forgive me, but I must ask, "Please elaborate." I have many areas of weakness. This is one some would call "a thorn in the side." One I have given much thought and prayer to. Is this truly the way I depict myself? Do I not "state His Word as it is written, and then try to explain it to those who either do not understand, or simply do not agree with what it says?" To Love is the greatest commandment. Yet, isn’t it important to know of the wrath that comes to the disobedient. All constructive comments are welcomed. Not perfect yet, but In Christ George |
Bible Answer: George, I heard a story yeaterday. A priest is sent to minister to a rifle squad in WWII. The soldiers ask him, "Do you believe there's a hell?" The priest answers, "No". The soldiers say, "Well, if hell doesn't exist, then what use are you? Get lost. But if there is a hell, why are you leading us astray?" There are only 2 choices: high or low, truth or consequences. You present yourself (in print) as a guy who wants to shake people up; maybe you're a bit windy, perhaps self-righteous, maybe more scornful than kind - well, you and me both, so we'd probably get along. I think we must preach the Gospel - sin, hell, redemption - as we're called to do. My question is technical, perhaps: How do we best open the heart of the target to the need for repentance and the need for our Savior? How do we nail them? I like your bio, by the way. Colin |