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NASB | 2 John 1:7 ¶ For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 John 1:7 ¶ For many deceivers [heretics, posing as Christians] have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge and confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh (bodily form). This [person, the kind who does this] is the deceiver and the antichrist [that is, the antagonist of Christ]. |
Subject: Does Islam fit here? |
Bible Note: Who said anything about denominationalism? I'm a Baptist. We tend to not care for denominations since, historically, they tend to get us burned at the stake, thrown in jail, exiled, or all of the above. That's why we have associations and conventions -- of course, I have to admit, sometimes there's a bit of hair splitting that goes on. :-) Momma -- I like that screen name, it makes me think of my own dear blessed mother! -- perhaps you are right. In our fervor for the truth, we can be less than loving. One thing I'm certain of, though, and that is that we must be diligent at the work of pursuing holiness and truth in our own life. We are a living stone, and we must be certain of our utility in the structure that is not made with human hands. Let us make our own calling and election sure. I know without persuasion from anyone that I can see my own failings and vices far, far, far more clearly than I see yours! Excuse me while I go tend to this 2 by 4 hanging out of my eye! |