5 But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.)
6 Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world?
7 Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?”
Deuteronomy 32:4 - He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wr... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:4
Revelation 16:5 - Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: “You are just in these judgments, you who a... Click to read the verse Revelation 16:5 Click to read the verse Revelation 16:5
Romans 3:19 - Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every m... Click to read the verse Romans 3:19 Click to read the verse Romans 3:19
Galatians 3:15 - The Law and the Promise Brothers, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:15
Romans 5:8 - But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Click to read the verse Romans 5:8 Click to read the verse Romans 5:8
1 Corinthians 15:32 - If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead ar... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:32 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:32
Proverbs 1:16 - for their feet rush into sin, they are swift to shed blood. Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:16
Romans 12:19 - Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine... Click to read the verse Romans 12:19 Click to read the verse Romans 12:19
Judges 20:25 - This time, when the Benjamites came out from Gibeah to oppose them, they cut down another eight... Click to read the verse Judges 20:25 Click to read the verse Judges 20:25
Romans 2:5 - But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against y... Click to read the verse Romans 2:5 Click to read the verse Romans 2:5
Revelation 15:3 - and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous ar... Click to read the verse Revelation 15:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 15:3
Nahum 1:2 - The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengean... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2
Romans 7:7 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7
Psalms 58:10-11 - The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of th... Click to read the verse Psalms 58:10-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 58:10-11
Romans 6:19 - I put this in human terms because you are weak in your natural selves. Just as you used to offe... Click to read the verse Romans 6:19 Click to read the verse Romans 6:19
Revelation 18:20 - Rejoice over her, O heaven! Rejoice, saints and apostles and prophets! God has judged her for t... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:20 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:20
Jeremiah 50:15 - Shout against her on every side! She surrenders, her towers fall, her walls are torn down. Sinc... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:15
Hebrews 11:32 - And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, Da... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32
Psalms 94:1-2 - Psalm 94 O Lord, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1-2
Romans 3:9 - No One Is Righteous What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already... Click to read the verse Romans 3:9 Click to read the verse Romans 3:9
Revelation 16:5-7 - Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: “You are just in these judgments, you who a... Click to read the verse Revelation 16:5-7 Click to read the verse Revelation 16:5-7
Romans 6:1 - Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may ... Click to read the verse Romans 6:1 Click to read the verse Romans 6:1
Ezekiel 18:25 - “Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear, O house of Israel: Is my way unjust? Is ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:25
Romans 9:18-20 - Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. Click to read the verse Romans 9:18-20 Click to read the verse Romans 9:18-20
Job 36:23 - Who has prescribed his ways for him, or said to him, ‘You have done wrong’? Click to read the verse Job 36:23 Click to read the verse Job 36:23
Romans 3:25-26 - God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demon... Click to read the verse Romans 3:25-26 Click to read the verse Romans 3:25-26
2 Thessalonians 1:6-9 - God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9
Romans 9:30 - Israel’s Unbelief What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:30 Click to read the verse Romans 9:30
1 Corinthians 14:15 - So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:15
Revelation 13:18 - This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:18 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:18
Romans 8:20-21 - For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the on... Click to read the verse Romans 8:20-21 Click to read the verse Romans 8:20-21
Romans 3:7 - Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, w... Click to read the verse Romans 3:7 Click to read the verse Romans 3:7
Romans 4:1 - Abraham Justified by Faith What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in t... Click to read the verse Romans 4:1 Click to read the verse Romans 4:1
1 Corinthians 9:8 - Do I say this merely from a human point of view? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing? Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:8
Nahum 1:6-8 - Who can withstand his indignation? Who can endure his fierce anger? His wrath is poured out lik... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:6-8 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:6-8
Deuteronomy 32:39-43 - “See now that I myself am He! There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life, I... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:39-43 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:39-43
Romans 9:13-14 - Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Click to read the verse Romans 9:13-14 Click to read the verse Romans 9:13-14
