8:34
Suppose someone seeks to condemn us. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for us. Moreover, He didn’t just die for us, He was raised from the dead for us. He was raised to the right hand of God, and He intercedes for us. The ones who count are on our side!
8:35
Having dealt with accusers and condemnation and their ineffectiveness, Paul now turns his attention to various physical threats. Condemnation and physical threats are things that all of us are prone to fearing, but in Christ we can find peace. Remember that Jesus said “in this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Our peace lies not in a life free from trouble, but in who Christ is and what He has done. None of the troubles listed (and they are very general, so apply to whatever trouble you or I might be facing right now) will separate us from the love of Christ. Note also that it says “who shall separate ...”. Either humans or spiritual forces may try to use these things threatening that we will be separated from the love of Christ. They will not succeed.
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