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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, |
Subject: Won't heaven's joy be spoiled...? |
Bible Note: "He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me." Matthew 10:37 Greetings Kalos! I too have struggled with these thoughts about those I love. By God's grace only am I able to love the Lord, more than others. . . and the more I learn to love the Lord, the more I understand about how He responds to those who reject Him. Ultimately, (meaning in eternity) how can we, as lovers of God, love those who have been judged for their rejection of Him, who loved them and gave Himself up for them? I guess this is where I have sought refuge from the reality of hell for those I know and love who will reject Jesus. Does this make sense to you? To me, when God wipes away my tears, these are not tears shed for others, but tears of remembrance of my own sin and denial of Jesus - for me, that will be the joy of heaven. And yes, I believe that remembrance of sin will be erased with regard to others as well. (Or our attitudes will finally be like Christ's) Until then, it is the joy of my salvation that keeps me going! Knowing that because of what Jesus did for me, sinner that I am, I have a home with Him in Heaven! I am saved from the wrath of God that will be poured out in judgment upon the unbelieving world. I know I am forgiven; I know that the shed blood of Christ has cleansed me, and though the Lord removes my sin and remembers it no more, I STILL remember the sin! The joy I look forward to is that the remembrance of my sin will finally be removed! Oh that will be glory for me! Just my thoughts. Thanks for sharing Packer's article! Mommapbs |