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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, |
Bible Question:
Lionstrong, I asked myself the very same question when I saw this in my study. The string that followed yours claiming that the truth is in John 3:16-17 I see you have asked the same question. Could the truth mention in Romans be Jesus? I replaced the word "Truth" with 'Jesus' and it does seem to fit. But in the amplified, it would claim that mans wickedness hinders and makes Jesus inoperative, surely only in their own lives? And because of this God let's them use their free will so they will drown in their sin. That is one train of thought. The question still remains "What KINDS of truth are there? verse 19-20 speaks about the works of God and what God has made as evidence of THE truth. This is where I asked the question What KIND of truth is revealed? Can you see the dilema? GB (God Bless) Zion |
Bible Answer: Zion: In addition to Lionstrong's comments, I would just like to point out that the rest of the Romans passage itself points out what that truth is: "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse." --Romans 1:18-20 So while Jesus was the clearest expression of God that has ever been revealed to the world, Romans 1 is speaking of things that have been clearly seen (and yet suppressed) since the creation of the world (i.e. creation itself). This is what theologians refer to as "the light of nature" or "general revelation." This truth has been made known to all, been made evident within all men, and yet in our sin we reject it. This revelation reveals God the Father to us, but this revelation reveals nothing about salvation for the sinner. That is when we come to the Bible, the other level of "truth": "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." --John 17:17 Scripture, in that it reveals everything we need to know regarding the salvation that is through Christ alone, is often termed "special revelation." This self-revelation on God's part is above and beyond the general revelation in creation that simply leaves sinful humans without an "out." The biblical narrative, properly seen as Creation (Genesis 1-2), Fall (Genesis 3:1-14). and Redemption (Genesis 3:15-Revelation 22:21) presents the revelation needed to save the sinner. Therefore, in answer to your question (I think), the truth presented in Romans 1:1-3:18 is the truth that CONDEMNS the sinner. Verses 3:21-24 begin to reveal the gospel, which is the truth that SAVES the sinner. Hope this helps steer the discussion along! --Joe! |