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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: How do we preach the Gospel? |
Bible Note: Hi Ed, I don't believe that anyone (without certain exceptions; Infants, severely hanicapped etc.) does not truly believe in a Creator. If they really did'nt believe they would have an excuse before God. Paul utterly demolishes the concept of "true" atheist. Rom 1:20-23 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, I think that science, logic and philosophy are good tools for the apologist, but not the evangelist. His tool is the Gospel. I try to stick with what the Bible says about the hopeless situation the fallen man is in... and then tell him the "Good News"! Perhaps God will grant the person repentance. 2 Tim 2:25,26 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. If the person brings up the topic of atheistic evolution, I take him to romans and tell him what it says about what he is really doing... suppressing the truth in unrighteousness. We are saved by grace not reason. May God bless your presentation of the gospel to those whom He sends your way. John |