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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: Personal Comments............................. Greetings Hank! One of the best examples of the "fortress mentality" that I have seen occurred a few years ago. I was pastoring a medium size church. During the time that they didn't have a pastor, they started a Sunday Evening fellowship time (basically a small group) which meet in a private home in the garage. It was a wonderful time of prayer, fellowship, food, devotions, singing. We were averaging about 30 people every week. The wonderful thing was that people were able to bring friends who might not be comfortable in the church. Unfortunately, someone got the bright idea that we should be holding this "event" in the church fellowship hall. I tried to advise against it, but I was overruled. Just as I suspected, attendance dropped immediately to about 10 people. One of these days we will learn that we, the people, are the church - not the building! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |