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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. |
Subject: The Gospel the sole means of salvation? |
Bible Note: Dear Meusing, In modern times I believe it is possible for most people on earth to hear the Gospel. But what about the millions of people that it was impossible for the church to reach in times past? Had God made a seperate provision for them? You mention Jonah as an example. God sent Jonah to Ninevah. Jonah did everything he could to avoid going. But Jonah could not escape from God's will. He eventualy (against his own desire) was forced to obey God. Could God have not sent "Jonahs" all over the world 2000 years ago if it pleased Him to do so? Do you begin to see where I am going with this line of questioning? John |