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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: Tim, good observation. The inept phrase, "going to church" that has sneaked into our common expression might ought to be amended. A more accurate and telling way of saying it would be something more like "the church going to the building." When a couple of years ago my wife and I had occasion to visit a place of worship in downtown Boston, we heard someone remark about what a magnificent "church" this was. Indeed the building itself was a fine tribute to architectural splendor, and it rivaled some of the best of Europe's cathedrals. But when we attended the worship service there, we were frankly shocked. Inside sprawled a gorgeous sanctuary that easily would have held 2,000 people and scattered about among the pews were fewer than 100 worshipers, the majority of whom were, like us, visitors. Doesn't this beg the question, Magnificent church or magnificent building? There is indeed a salient difference, and I believe our experience in Boston was a stark and poignant illustration of the difference. --Hank |