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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: Dear New, I am not worried for you or Tim. The one needing the voice was history! ;-) Georgius and Calvin are no longer available for comment. However, their debate was an open one -- at least open to Protestant populations -- so I thought it robbery to fail to offer that same openness that the debate enjoyed when it was new. I also thought it was fair for people to know from whence Georgius derived the authority for his statement. (He wouldn't have joined the SBF.) Yes, your interpretation of 1 John 2:2 has become quite popular over the years. With the passage of time, many of the Reformation principles for sound hermeneutics have vanished from the popular pulpit. If your particular opinion on the matter holds weight, then let me give voice to the opposing opinion. Bringing more Scriptural light to bear on the question, and letting both voices be heard, gives a fairness -- albeit a Protestant fairness -- and balance to the discussion for those who might not have the benefit to knowing "the rest of the story." :-) Now that the balance has been restored, shall we leave this 5 year old thread, letting it return in peace to the musty archives from which you disturbed it slumber? ;-) In Him, Doc |