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Originally Posted by Ohio
I think it has happened to many. I have met a couple. I mentioned that famous Bible "scholar."
The Bible says to "hold faith and a good conscience, which some thrusting away have become shipwrecked regarding their faith." (I Tim 1.19) Then Paul mentions two brothers by name, whom he delivered to Satan, that they might learn not to blaspheme.
Even in the 1st century, some real brothers had lost their faith. They became blasphemers. (I Tim 1.20) Like the fornicator in I Cor 5.5, Paul delivered these ones to Satan.
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I'm glad I asked this question. Eye opening. I will study 1 Tim tonight.