But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

'commendeth' -'demonstrates' (NASV); 'proves his love' (Gspd).

'sinners' -neither 'righteous' or 'good'. How great is the utmost and best demonstration of human love SURPASSED by the love of God. It is very rare for men to die for 'upright men' (the inference being that men NEVER DIE FOR UNGODLY PEOPLE!); but that is WHO CHRIST DIED FOR!

Point to Note: Some religious bodies teach that Jesus died to reconcile an angry Heavenly Father to us. Almost as if Jesus took the initiative solely upon himself, to try to patch up things between the Father and men. Based on this misunderstanding some religious bodies still view the Father as distant, upset and unapproachable. But Romans chapter. gives us. completely different picture. There is no way that you can separate the love of the Father from the sacrifice of Christ. It is the Father who 'demonstrated His love for sinners', in giving His Son for us. (Romans 5:8) Father and Son worketh together for our salvation.

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