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NASB | Romans 1:18 ¶ For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:18 ¶ For [God does not overlook sin and] the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth, |
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Bible Note: Hank: Of course, one of the "solutions" offered by the modern church is to strive to make itself look as much like the world as possible, thinking that we can appeal to one's selfish desire to be entertained and not compromise the stumbing block that is the cross. I think you would agree that the key is to maintain our distinctiveness (i.e. salt and light) and at the same time be effective ambassadors for Christ in the world. Maybe the best place for us to be would not be the "walled fortress," but rather the neighbor, foreign country (the Kingdom of God) whose culture is clearly different from the nations surrounding it, but has a good diplomatic corps and is seeking to expand itself into the hearts of those not yet citizens. :) --Joe! |