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NASB | 1 John 2:3 ¶ By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 2:3 ¶ And this is how we know [daily, by experience] that we have come to know Him [to understand Him and be more deeply acquainted with Him]: if we habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings). |
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Bible Note: Greetings MJH! As always, I enjoy your contributions my friend! Certainly, justification and circumcision were the primary focus of Galatians. There were those who argued that a Gentile had to be circumcised in order to be saved. However, I don't think that simply saying we are not justified by the Law goes as far as what Paul was saying. Paul talks about the way of the son and the way of the slave. The way of the slave is the Mosaic law. Paul talks about being dead to the law. Paul talks about no longer being under the supervision of the law. While circumcision is discussed, Paul also makes the point that obedience to any point of the law makes one obligated to it all. So, in light of all that Paul says, I have a hard time agreeing that Paul is saying that we are not saved by obeying the Law, but we are still subject to the Law. I just don't think that this does justice to what Paul is saying. Thanks for your input my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |