Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
For de som syndet uten å være klar over at det var synd, vil bli dømt deretter. Mens de som med fullt overlegg gjør handlinger de vet er gale, vil bli dømt etter det. Det er ikke nok å høre hvordan Gud ønsker vi skal leve, vi må praktisere det vi hører. For når de som ikke er jøder, og ikke har fått Guds skrevne Lov, likevel gjør det som er rett, forstår vi at de vet forskjell på godt og ondt. Det er samvittigheten deres som taler til dem, og som enten anklager dem eller unnskylder dem. Dette vil bli klart den dagen Gud, gjennom Jesus, skal dømme det som finnes i menneskenes hjerter. Dette er det budskapet jeg har fått fra Gud.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Romans says that people who have sinned without knowing God's laws will face consequences without those laws to judge them, while those who know the law and sin anyway will be judged by it. Paul is speaking here, emphasizing how everyone is accountable for their actions.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where some kids don't know all the rules but still break them because they don’t know better. They’ll get in trouble, but not as much as those who knew the rules and broke them anyway. Paul is saying something similar about how God judges us.
Historical Background
The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Rome around 57 AD. He was addressing a diverse audience of Jewish and Gentile believers, explaining that all people are accountable before God regardless of their knowledge of the law.
Living It Out Today
Consider how understanding rules at work affects your behavior. Someone new who makes mistakes might face less severe consequences than someone experienced who ignores known policies.
The Apostle Paul, who was writing the letter to the Christians in Rome.
What are the two groups mentioned and how are they judged differently?
There are those without knowledge of God's laws who are judged without those laws, and those with such knowledge who face judgment based on that law.
Why is this significant for Christians today?
It highlights the importance of living according to what we know about God’s will, acknowledging the responsibility we have when we understand His commandments.
Can you provide an example of how this verse might apply in real life?
In a workplace, someone who unintentionally breaks a rule they didn't know exists would be treated differently than a colleague who knowingly violates company policy despite understanding the rules clearly.