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    Which translation sits best with you?

    John146 raises a good point: even if we had an inerrant translation, we would need an infallible interpretation, and the closest approximation requires a systematic methodology or seeking to harmonize all biblical teachings regarding a topic, such as perseverance--which few folks are interested...
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    What are his commandments?

    Blik is correct, and John 13:35 is also germane: By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love everyone--including enemies per Matthew 5:44. This command supersedes the "former regulation" or "first covenant" per Hebrews 7:18 and 8:6-8&13, cf. 9:15.
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    Please help me to respond to some of my non-trinitarian friends

    I like to describe the Trinity in terms of 1 Timothy 2:5, There is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. IOW, Jesus is God in the human dimension. The Holy Spirit is the way God indwells believers per 1 Corinthians 12:13, We were all baptized by one Spirit...