A nɔ ayd natin na dis lɛta, a mɛmba una bɔt sɔm tin dɛn we a bin dɔn tɛl una bɔt. A nɔ ayd natin bikɔs na Gɔd gi mi dis wɔndaful wok fɔ du fɔ Jizɔs Krays fɔ ɛp dɛn pipul we nɔto Ju. Wɛn a de tɛl pipul di Gud Nyuz we Gɔd gi wi, a de du di sem wok we dɛn man we de mek sakrifays fɔ pipul sin de du, so dat dɛn pipul we nɔto Ju go tan lɛkɛ sakrifays we go mek Gɔd gladi; we Gɔd in Spirit dɔn mek dɛn klin we mek Gɔd luk se dɛn fit fɔ bi in yon.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Romans, the Apostle Paul tells his readers that he has written to them with boldness because of the grace God has given him. He is reminding them of important truths.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who knows how to ride a bike really well, and they want to teach you too. They might say, 'Hey, I know this looks hard but I can show you how!'. That's what Paul is doing here; he's saying he'll tell them important things because God has given him the ability.
Historical Background
The Apostle Paul wrote Romans around 57 AD to Christians in Rome, a city with diverse religious backgrounds. He aimed to unify believers from Jewish and Gentile origins by explaining their shared salvation through Christ.
Living It Out Today
Today, if someone is struggling with doubt about God's grace or feeling unworthy of receiving it, this verse can encourage them that they too have been given grace by God and can share it boldly like Paul did.