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NASB | 1 John 3:8 the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin [separating himself from God, and offending Him by acts of disobedience, indifference, or rebellion] is of the devil [and takes his inner character and moral values from him, not God]; for the devil has sinned and violated God's law from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. |
Bible Question: Why did Jesus(first coming) came to destroy the works of the devil (only) but not the devil himself. Now we have to continue to live out Ephesians 6:12 to struggle with the dark forces. Isn't this like keeping a man-eating lion besides your children to train them up. And if you believe that christians can also fall, some of your children may end up in the lion's stomach. why, why, why. |
Bible Answer: Why, you ask. Why did the Lord bother with creating man in the first place? The answers you seek may never be fully revealed this side of heaven.I'm sure you understand that this "season of existance" we now share, is nothing but a training program or "bootcamp" if you will. Life with it's ups and downs, brings to realization that within our own power, we are powerless. We have been given a "text book" or instruction book if you will, of how to allow the transformation process to take place in our lives. A lot easier said than done, huh. Why was Job stripped of all that he had? Why has any evil been able to exist and destroy? I submit that the answer is always the same. Character building. We don't usually see the answers to the "why", until well after the process has moved on to another challenge. After all, wisdom is not learned, but experienced. Submitted With Love |
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