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NASB | Romans 1:24 ¶ Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:24 ¶ Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their own hearts to [sexual] impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them [abandoning them to the degrading power of sin], |
Subject: Do inalienable rights include salvation? |
Bible Note: Greetings, Yes, man does not have an absolute right to be saved. He LOSES that right through sin, right? And if he loses it, then he HAD it prior to that sin, right? That is, unless the doctrine of 'total depravity' is true, for how can someone who is totally alienated from God have any rights? I'm trying to keep this post in a theological context and trying not to make this a philosophical debate. The founding fathers of the USA somehow came to the conclusion that men are born equal, with certain inalienable rights. What if man comes into the world with--among the rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness--salvation? Only with sin, which is lawbreaking, 1Jn.3:4, does the person lose his right to salvation. "as many as received Him, to them he gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name," - Jn. 1:12 The 'right' to salvation can be restored by believing [in the general sense of that word], but more specifically by obeying the Gospel of Jesus Christ: this is an active belief (2 Thess 1:7-9; 1 Pt. 4:17; cf. Romans 1:5; 15:18; 16:26). Of course this obedience is seen in one's repentance and by submitting to Jesus' command to be baptized (Acts 2:38; 22:16; Romans 6:3-5; Galatians 3:26,27; Col.2:12). The death, burial and resurrection of Christ is Good News! Let me close by stating once again that salvation is a gift from God. I believe that with all my heart, soul and mind. I understand the importance of Paul's inspired words in Ephesians 2:8,9. Salvation is for anyone and everyone who puts his or her faith in the atoning work of Jesus Christ. I now pray that, as you read this, you will not only see my sincerity but also the truthfulness of what I've related. I welcome your comments. Disciplerami "Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity,..." As Searcher points out, they says enough and they lose their salvation. |