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NASB | Romans 8:31 ¶ What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:31 ¶ What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us? [Ps 118:6] |
Subject: Theological Term: Ordo Salutis |
Bible Note: Good stuff, Doc. That last quote of Herman Ridderbos reminded me of a time when I was part of a captive audience that was forced to endure for more than half an hour a speech by some wind bag who rattled on and on about how he had been able to achieve so much personal success and happiness since he became a Christian. If the man mentioned even once what Christ did on the cross to make his salvation possible, I missed it. Perhaps I dozed off! I wondered then and wonder still whether this guy actually believed that Christ died on the cross so that he could be successful in his business. That was years ago, long before the Word of Faith Movement became the dominant force it is today and the 'name it and claim it' mantra became nearly as well known as Coca-Cola. But believing lies has no historical bounds. Ask Eve. . --Hank |