Romans 9:14

What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

What shall we say then? (see the note at ) Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. Here we again quote from Olshausen, whose statement is all the more remarkable from his Lutheran point of view. 'It is only (says that profound and candid critic) in this severe manner of interpretation (understanding the argument to be of personal election to eternal salvation) that the question, "Is there unrighteousness with God?" has any meaning, and that the thrilling answer of is at all suitable. The mitigated view of Romans 9:6 (supposing them to treat only of national election to external advantages) affords no occasion for such thoughts at all, and therefore the interpreter can in no way evade the stringent connection of thought.' (To the same effect Hodge argues very forcibly.)