Verses 14 and 15 really stood out to me. Maybe because it is a topic that is often discussed between friends of different faith beliefs.
The Contemporary English Version puts it this way: "I admit that their leaders think that the Lord's Way which I follow is based on wrong beliefs. But I still worship the same God that my ancestors worshiped. And I believe everything written in the Law of Moses and in the Prophets. I am just as sure as these people are that God will raise from death everyone who is good or evil."
I think it states it very clearly and easily. The core of the belief is the same, the fundamental truth is present.
I believe that different branches of Christianity provide ways for many people to become a part of a faith, but I don't think one is right and the others are wrong. That is what Paul is trying to get across here-God is God-He is the same no matter what beliefs of Christianity you follow.
It is too easy to get caught up in the different branches and why ours is the "right" one. Shouldn't we look past all of the 'little' things to the bigger picture-that God came down in the form of Jesus Christ so that we can live forever with Him?
-Jenni
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