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NASB | 1 John 4:16 We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 4:16 We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him. |
Bible Question:
Big John, you said: God did not create us with free will so that He could threaten us with hell if we choose sin. He created us with free will so that we could choose to love and enjoy His love well...why is hell ,the lake of fire and all other horrific dicriptions to be placed on mankind according to revelations. In the old testament it tells us of a great flood that was placed on the world due to sin. can you imagine drowning to death? If that doesnt make you flinch how about being burned alive? |
Bible Answer: There appear to be two responses to sin. One is characterized by people like King David and the Apostle Peter. David responded to his sin by admission, sorrow, and mourning. Peter "went out and wept bitterly." The other response is seen in people like Cain and Saul. Cain said, "my punishment" is more than I can bear, and Saul still wanted to look good. One response focuses on the severity of the punishment, while the other is alarmed by the severity of the offense. God has always given mankind a way back to Him. As I mentioned before, although He is a God of Justice, He is also Love. He does not treat us as our sins deserve, but is always willing to extend mercy. However, if mankind absolutely refuses mercy and denies God, then He allows them to be separated from Him here on earth and in eternity. |