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NASB | Romans 12:12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:12 constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength], |
Bible Question:
What difference does God's "love" make in everyday living? I often hear people trying to comfort others by reminding them that God "loves" them. That is surely crucial when it comes to salvation, since it was God's love that sent Jesus and it is Jesus' sacrifice that saves from hell. That said, the reality of God's "love" is so different from the romantic notions that most have, that God's "love" is more scary than comforting. For instance, God loves the world (jn 3:16) but some will be condemned to hell. God loved Job but allowed him to lose family, possessions and health. God loved Jesus but planned for Him a life of persecution, humiliation and death by torture. God "loves" the Christians in Sudan, but they are being killed, raped, tortured and sold into slavery. Since God's love is not at all incompatible with our suffering, why bring it up as if it mattered? |
Bible Answer: John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotton Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have enternal life." John 3:6 also says "That which is born of flesh is flesh, but that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." Yes some will be condemed to hell, but of their own choosing, not God's love. In the book of Job, Satan challenges God to have his health, wealth and family taken away and Job will not serve God but Satan. When Job passes the test, Job 42:12 says and the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than the first...." Jesus didn't have to go to the cross. He really didn't want to go. He went out of obedience to God and God's love for us through his plan of salvation. As far as torture and death, read Romans 8:35 - 39. Jesus has also said in John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but take courage; I have overcome the world." |
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