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NASB | Romans 5:6 ¶ For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:6 ¶ While we were still helpless [powerless to provide for our salvation], at the right time Christ died [as a substitute] for the ungodly. |
Subject: Romans 5:6-8 how it shows Gods love |
Bible Note: Dear Anne (Canawedding), I do agree that every BELIEVER should seek (by the guidance of the Holy Spirit) the kingdom and righteousness of God as taught in Mat 6:33 and this verse has a wide application, too. However, we must also understand it according to the context where, why and to whom Jesus was speaking to. When you use it to prove that God's love is not unconditional as you say : The very beginning of salvation has everything to do with Mt 6:33, I hardly agree to it. You cannot ignore the those preceding verses especially Jesus was contrasting the audience with the Gentile (see v 32) in concern with their worries, wants and needs. How can a sinner be able to seek God's kingdom and righteousness as scripture clearly says that "there is none who seeks the God" (Rom 3:10-12) and in Roman 5 clearly indicated that we (while we were sinners) are helpless and enemies of God deserving His wrath and punishment. God's unconditional love has been proved in verse 8. Isn't it clearly written in Ephesian 2 that we are all in the passive part. Nothing we can do to be saved. Please pray God to shed His light on you to GUIDE you seek His kingdom and righteousness first (Mat 6:33). It is not you to take the active part, please pray and let God do His work on you. Shalom Azure |