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Romans 8:31 - God Is for Us!

Romans 8:31 (NKJV) What then shall we say to 
these things? If God is for us, who can be against 
us?  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   The apostle Paul asked the question, 
If God is for us, who can ever be against 
us? (Romans 8:30 NLT). 
   Well, actually a lot of people are 
against us. If you stand up for Jesus Christ, then 
people will oppose you. In fact, 2 Timothy 3:12 
tells us that everyone who wants to live a 
godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer 
persecution (NLT). 
   Paul wasnt saying that if you follow 
and stand up for Jesus Christ, you never will 
have enemies. The fact is that you will have some 
new enemies if youre a true Christian. 
   The point Paul was making is this: Who or 
what are these enemies when you compare them to 
God Himself? 
   The answer is that we are not to fear 
them. Since God is for us, who can ever be against 
us? 
   Of course, we dont always feel as 
though God is for us, because things happen in our 
lives that dont make any sense. When things 
seem to go from bad to worse, we think, God 
certainly couldnt be for me in this situation. 
   There are times when we look at ourselves 
and see our failings, sinfulness, and flaws and 
think, How could God ever be for someone like 
me? How could God ever love someone like me? 
   Like Jacob in Genesis 42, we complain, 
Everything is going against me! (verse 36 NLT). 
   Sometimes we think God is disappointed 
with us, but that simply isnt true. God can 
see the future. We cant. God can see that one 
day we will be like His Son, Jesus Christ. 
Through all the circumstances of life that God has 
either orchestrated or allowed, He is molding us 
into the image of Christ. 
   We see shortcomings, but God sees the 
finished product. Hes on your side. Are you on 
His? [Greg Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

COMMENTARY

   Throughout life, there will be times when 
our sins and failures lead us to conclude that 
God is disappointed or angry with us. How can He 
still love me after what I've done? If I'm really 
forgiven, why do I still feel so guilty? At such 
times, we need to fix our eyes on the truth of 
Scripture and ask the questions Paul posed in Romans 
8. 
   If God is for us, who is against us (v. 
31)? Our heavenly Father proved His loyalty to us 
when He delivered His own Son over to death in 
order to save us. Without Christ's atoning death 
on our behalf, we would face eternal separation 
from God. 
   Who will bring a charge against God's 
elect (v. 33)? No accusation against us can stand, 
since at the moment of salvation, the Lord 
justified us. This means we were legally declared 
righteous, while still in our sinning condition. No one 
can reverse this transaction and make us guilty 
again. To doubt our blameless standing in Christ is 
to declare His atonement insufficient to cover 
our sin. 
   Who is the one who condemns (v. 34)? 
Although Satan rails against us, Jesus' death and 
resurrection are proof that we are right with God. Christ 
took our condemnation and gave us His 
righteousness in return. Now He sits at the Father's right 
hand, interceding for us. 
   When doubts about the Lord's love and 
faithfulness arise, focus on truth. If we judge His 
loyalty to us by our circumstances or feelings, we 
will never get an accurate view of God. True 
Security Lies Not In Our Good Performance, But In Our 
Relationship With Christ, And No One Can Take That From 
Us. [In Touch Daily Devotional by Charles 
Stanley at www.intouch.org] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

Romans 8:31 - Winners In Christ.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170821-2011.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor 
(recent): https://www.revelationnow.com/ 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (recent): 
https://bible.awr.org/en/the-signs/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657