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NASB | Romans 1:19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:19 because that which is known about God is evident within them [in their inner consciousness], for God made it evident to them. |
Subject: What does Romans 2:12 mean? |
Bible Note: Hello Henry and Emmy, I agree with what you've stated about 1 Tim 2:1-4. You asked: "Can you find a passage that says Jesus intended to offer salvation to some but not others?" No, because common sense will tell you that the offer cannot possibly evangelize every person who ever lived since Christ died. It's a physical impossibility. You said: "You ADD that this hearing and learning comes only through the gospel. The verse does not actually say what you added." Firstly, I said it comes through Scripture, (i.e. God's special revelation of Himself). Secondly, it does state what I "added." How does one hear and learn from the Father? There are no NT examples of God revealing Himself so that they would be saved, therefore it must be by the word of God which is exactly what is stated in Rom 10:17. Consider-- John 3:36 (ESV) Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. How can one believe and obey without knowing who He is? Ephes. 1:13-14 (ESV) In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit How does one receive the Holy Spirit? By hearing and believing the gospel. Last thing. Your whole line of reasoning makes a mockery of what Paul or anyone has endured to spread the gospel. If it wasn't necessary, there was no point to it. Steve |