What then shall we say in response to these things?

Paul gathers the assurances of Romans 8: believers have been justified, adopted as God’s children, given the Holy Spirit, promised future glory, and held by God’s purpose. The proper response is not uncertainty but confidence in what God has accomplished and will complete.

Rom 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather…
Rom 9:14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!
Psa 116:12 How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me?

If God is for us,

God’s favor toward His people rests on His saving purpose in Christ. He has not merely offered help from a distance; He has acted decisively to redeem, preserve, and bring His children into glory.

Psa 56:9 Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help.…
Deu 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified…
Isa 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid…

who can be against us?

Opposition from the world, Satan, suffering, and death remains real, but none can overturn God’s purpose or separate believers from His love. No enemy has greater authority or power than the God who has secured salvation through His Son.

Psa 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid.…
2Ch 20:15 And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem!…
Isa 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper,…

1. Paul the Apostle
The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.

2. The Roman Church
The original recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.

3. God
The central figure in this verse, representing divine support and sovereignty over all creation.

4. Opposition
While not a person or place, the concept of opposition is crucial here, referring to any force or entity that might stand against believers.

5. The Gospel
The good news of Jesus Christ, which Paul is defending and explaining throughout the Book of Romans.Divine Assurance
Believers can have confidence in God's unwavering support. This assurance should embolden us in our daily lives, knowing that no earthly power can ultimately prevail against us.

Understanding Opposition
While opposition is a reality, this verse reminds us that it is ultimately powerless in the face of God's sovereignty. We should not be discouraged by challenges but rather see them as opportunities to witness God's power.

Faith Over Fear
This passage encourages us to replace fear with faith. When we truly grasp that God is for us, our perspective on life's difficulties changes dramatically.

Identity in Christ
Our identity as children of God means that we are under His protection. This should influence how we view ourselves and our circumstances.

Encouragement in Community
Sharing this truth within our Christian communities can strengthen and encourage one another, fostering a spirit of unity and mutual support.1. What is the meaning of Romans 8:31?

2. How does Romans 8:31 encourage us to trust in God's protection daily?

3. What does "If God is for us" reveal about God's sovereignty and love?

4. How can Romans 8:31 strengthen our faith during spiritual battles?

5. Connect Romans 8:31 with Psalm 118:6 on God's presence in adversity.

6. How should Romans 8:31 influence our response to life's challenges and fears?

7. What does Romans 8:31 mean by "If God is for us, who can be against us?"

8. How does Romans 8:31 provide comfort in times of adversity?

9. What historical context influenced the writing of Romans 8:31?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 8?


(31-39) Now follows the sublime and triumphant conclusion from the foregoing--expressed with passionate energy and with the most intense consciousness of the reality of a Christian belief in penetrating and sustaining the mind in all outward trials, however severe.

Erasmus remarks on this, that "Cicero never said anything grander." It is needless to add that, setting aside other considerations, Cicero was not for a moment comparable in spiritual intensity, and therefore in true eloquence, to St. Paul.

Verses 31-34. - What shall we then say to these things? (πρὸ ταῦτα, meaning "with respect to," not "against "). If God be for us, who can be against us? (τίς, not τί, in opposition to ὁ Θεὸς: who - what adverse power - can there possibly be, stronger than God?). He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all (evidently not for the elect only, but for all mankind; cf. on Romans 5:18), how shall he not with him also freely give us (i.e. grant us of his free grace) all things? (πάντα, corresponding to ὑπὲρ πάντων). Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect! (Not, of course, meaning that the elect, in virtue of God's choice of them, cannot, though sinful, be charged with sin; but that no possible adversary - again τίς - can be conceived as arraigning those whom God himself accepts as justified. Observe that the word here is ἐκλεκτῶν, not κλητῶν as in ver. 28. Cf. Matthew 20:16; Matthew 22:14; Πολλοὶ γάρ εἰσι κλητοὶ, ὀλίγοι δὲ ἐκλεκτοί. Many may be called to a state of salvation, but not all of them chosen finally, as fulfilling the purpose of their calling.) It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. A different punctuation of these two verses is preferred by some, and seems more natural and more forcible; thus: Who shall charge God's elect? God who justifieth? Who is he that condemneth? Christ who died? etc. A similar answering a question by asking another is found below in ver. 35. The further thought is thus implied that, if neither God charges, nor Christ, the Judge, condemns, who can do either? The apostle next goes on to say that, there being none to charge and condemn us at last, so also there is none that can remove us from our state of acceptance now. For who or what can possibly prove stronger than Christ's love, which has called us to it? The enumeration that follows of things that might possibly be supposed to remove us shows again that it is not our own sins, but external circumstances of trial, that are being viewed all along as powerless to hinder our salvation.

Romans 8:31 is a shout of triumph grounded in the unbreakable chain of God’s redemptive plan. Because the God who spoke worlds into being is irrevocably for His children, no adversary—human, demonic, or circumstantial—can finally stand against them. The verse calls believers to live boldly, worship gratefully, and rest confidently in the unstoppable love and power of God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


What
Τί (Ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

then
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

shall we say
ἐροῦμεν (eroumen)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2046: Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.

in response to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

these things?
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

If
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

God [is]
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

us,
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

who [can be]
τίς (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

against
καθ’ (kath’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

us?
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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