Indonesian Bible (TSI) 2013 - (Terjemahan Sederhana Indonesia)
Karena saya yakin bahwa semua yang memusuhi kita tidak dapat menghentikan kasih-Nya bagi kita, baik orang yang menyakiti kita selama hidup maupun yang membunuh kita. Para malaikat dan semua roh jahat pun tidak mampu menghentikan Allah untuk mengasihi kita. Maka kita tidak perlu takut lagi terhadap tuduhan atau ancaman, baik pada zaman sekarang maupun yang akan datang, atau dari semua penguasa kegelapan. Karena semua ciptaan Allah, baik kuasa di langit yang paling tinggi maupun di bagian bumi yang paling rendah, tidak dapat menghentikan kasih Allah kepada kita, sebab kita sudah bersatu dengan Penguasa kita Kristus Yesus.
Apa artinya?
Paul is speaking and says that nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love. He lists things like death, life, angels, powers, past or future events, but emphasizes none of these can overcome God's love.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you have a really strong invisible shield around you. Paul says this shield is so strong that nothing can break it - not even the biggest monster or the scariest thing ever! This shield is God's love for us.
Latar belakang sejarah
This verse comes from Romans, written by Apostle Paul to Christians in Rome around 57 AD. It was a time of persecution and uncertainty for early Christians, so Paul wanted them to know that nothing could separate them from God’s love.
Penerapan hari ini
In today's world, consider someone going through unemployment or divorce. This verse can remind them that no matter how hard things get, they are still deeply loved by God and not alone in their struggles.
Can anything separate us from God's love according to this verse?
No, according to Romans 8:38, nothing can separate us from God’s love. Paul lists various things like death and life but emphasizes that none of these can overcome God's love for us.
Who wrote the book of Romans?
The book of Romans was written by Apostle Paul around 57 AD, addressing Christians in Rome who were facing persecution and uncertainty.
How does this verse apply to modern believers?
This verse assures modern believers that no matter what life throws at them—whether it's financial troubles or personal struggles—they are not alone because God’s love remains constant and unbreakable.
What is the significance of listing 'angels, nor principalities, nor powers'?
By including these supernatural beings, Paul underscores that even spiritual forces cannot separate believers from God's love. It emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of divine love over any spiritual or physical force.