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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: Did Christ die for the world? |
Bible Note: Greetings Retxar! You make some excellent points. There are many passages where words like (all, the world, every, whosoever, ect...) are used. I think there are a few where the context may indicate a narrower focus, but I think the majority mean exactly what they say. One of my favorites verse combo's is the one you refered to in John 6:44. John 6:44 says, "‘‘No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day." Now compare that verse to John 12:32, which says, "But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.” The word 'draw' in both verses is exactly the same Greek word. I don't see anyway to understand these two verse other than a real offer of salvation to every individual. One good thing though, both Calvanists and Arminians get to the same point through different paths. In the end, God graciously saves. God Bless, Tim Moran |