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NASB | Romans 8:39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the [unlimited] love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Bible Question: How would I know that He loves ME? I heard that John 3:6 was only about His elect- like "world" doesnt mean the WHOLE world, just His chosen people. Who are His elect? And if He draws us to Himself, why doesnt He draw EVERYBODY? Thank you for talking to me about this. |
Bible Answer: His elect are those who reflect their love for God by obeying His commandments. This does not earn salvation but reveals to God our heart in wanting to serve and obey Him. The question we then must ask ourselves is what laws did God put in our heart for us to obey. Although, the covenant has changed from Old to New - God still wants us to obey His laws which instead of being written on stone - are now written on our hearts. The only reason we have a New covenant is because fault was found with the people of the Old covenant because they could not keep the promises they made as part of the Old covenant. But now the New testament is based on better promises from Jesus. If we accept Him - He will give us the Holy Spirit which will enable us to keep His laws. No matter what - the people will be saved in the end at Jesus return - are those who keep His commandments. In love, Swerv |