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NASB | 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are [even here and] now children of God, and it is not yet made clear what we will be [after His coming]. We know that when He comes and is revealed, we will [as His children] be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is [in all His glory]. |
Bible Question:
Doc, you can pack more 50 cent words in a few lines than I'm used to seeing in a month of Sundays. But then that is true of those fellas you mentioned on that website. You're all great to read about and listen to, BUT none of you have the Holy Spirit's inspiration like we're absolutely guaranteed that Paul and the other Apostles had going for them. So as I understand God's Word, all of us humans MUST put far more weight on the Words of His appointed representatives, the Apostles. That's why when it comes to a contrast, I put more credence in the Bible and pay heed much more readily. PS: Don't get me wrong; I do like to read about that sophisticated stuff and philosophical discussions. I've even been known to buy a book now and then to add to my libray. But on spiritual and/or religious matters, God's Word MUST take precedence. Hopefully you agree. |
Bible Answer: Dear Inquisitor, Language is a wonderful thing. God invented words and He has revealed Himself through words. How is it not possible to love language? If we are to give an account for every word we speak (Matthew 12:36), should we not take care that what we say gives grace to the hearer (Ephesians 4:29), giving glory to the Lord, the Father of Truth (John 17:17b)? I apologize if I have been less than clear, though I do take great care in choosing my words (Titus 2:1), although my ability in that area may be lacking. Again, however, you are taking unwarranted liberties with what I have been saying. The pastors, teachers, scholars, theologians that God has gifted the church are not inerrant or inspired as are the Scriptures. However, if one of them speaks rightly, according to sound doctrine, based upon the sole authority of the Word, then they speak with that same authority. Even you and I have a right to bind one another's conscience from the Word. Here is what the old divines from my own tradition said about the Scriptures: "The supreme judge, by which all controversies of religion are to be determined, and all decrees of councils, opinions of ancient writers, doctrines of men, and private spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit, into which Scripture so delivered, our faith is finally resolved. (Matthew 22:29, 31, 32; Ephesians 2:20; Acts 28:23)" This is from chapter 1 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith: http://www.vor.org/truth/1689/1689bc01.html Yes, the authority of the Word is paramount. God even holds it above His own name (Psalm 138:2b). A believer will always respond lovingly and longingly for the Word (John 10:27). They recognize it whenever it is well and rightly expounded; it is fire in their bones (Job 32:18-20; Jeremiah 20:9; 23:28-29). You do well to study and hold a high view of the Word of God. If you continue to study you will see that many others have gone before who have pursued the Lord in just that way. Some of them have given their entire lives to that pursuit. If you love what the Holy Spirit has revealed to you, then love what He has revealed to others. In Him, Doc |