Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Romans 8:33
This afternoon, I continued my study of Romans. Using my commentary - Exalting Jesus in Romans (eBook) - I continued with chapter twelve God is for Us, which covers Romans 8:31-39. My focus today is Romans 8:33, which my commentary refers to under the heading Who Can Bring a Charge Against Us. Even believers may falter in their faith with doubt - questioning what God has done for them. Yet just as we see in Romans 8:1 where there is "no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus", in v33 we see Paul explaining why this is the case. If God is the Judge over all, and He is the ultimate arbiter of who is justified and condemned - and He has already deemed you justified - then case closed with no further proceedings. No one can overturn this ruling - period! This is great news! My commentary describes how "[t]he accuser, Satan, will certainly try to accuse you, bringing up your sins and your past. When this happens, you need to go back to the gospel and realize that the verdict has already been pronounced. God has justified us through faith in Christ (Romans 5:1). Therefore, we do not have to fear future condemnation." Amen!
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and saved me! Thank You Jesus for sealing me for Heaven! I am not deserving of such a gift - the greatest gift of all time! My sin is great and it continues - worry, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to and apply Your message for me today and every day.
