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NASB | Romans 1:16 ¶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:16 ¶ I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek. |
Bible Question:
Dear Forum, I would like to propose a discussion concerning th Gospel. Is it God's sole means of salvation? |
Bible Answer: John Reformed, Praise the LORD for His loving kindness and His mercy! I consider it a priviledge and an honor to get on my knees before GOD, for He is kind and righteous and loving and merciful! Blessed be the LORD forever! I read the entire thread on this subject, particularly "What about those who do not hear?" and "Is hearing the Gospel the only way?" I beleive, because of examples in the scriptures, that GOD can use anything in His creation at anytime to reach any one. Did he not call to Moses by means of a burning bush? Did he not part the sea? Did he not bring water from a rock? Is the arm of the Lord too short? Did he not put flesh upon dry bones? Did he not speak to Pharoh, who did not have a relationship with God, in a dream so that Joseph could interpret it? Did he not cause a donkey to speak to Balaam? Didn't Jesus say to the pharasees that if the disciples stopped praising him that the stones would cry out? Didn't Jesus appear to Paul, who persecuted the beleivers, along the road? Will He not use any means He wants to reach all? Whether by our mouths or by some other means? His mercy endures forever! Your brother in Christ, Cyclist |