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NASB | Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 10:9 because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. |
Subject: Romans 10:9: is it too simple? |
Bible Note: Dear Hank, The realization that it was by God's grace alone that one is saved, inspires humility rather than pride. In our hearts we know His choice was not based on any good thing in us. Even as an arminian, I would wonder: Why did God choose me? I continue to be amazed and profoudly grateful that He did. But after 22 years, I can find no justification for His choice. When we do stand before our Lord, I am certain that not a single saint will be able to exault in the perfection of His theology or in the excellency of his service to Christ Jesus. It is impossible to boast when one is lying on their face in abject love and gratitude to one's Saviour. I believe the reason the two camps at times clash in bitterness, is because we each believe that our theological persuasion is the one which glorifies God. While the other does not. For that reason alone, the debate will continue; each side attempting to persuade the other like iron striking iron. It is my prayer that we learn from our past errors. May God grant us the grace to do so in love. Your Brother, John |