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Themes in Romans 8

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Themes in Romans 8

Romans 8:1 (show verse)

There is then now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus.

Believers » Walk » New life
Condemnation » No condemnation, for the righteous
Condemnation » Who is not condemned
Condemnation » Saints are delivered from, by Christ
Christian conduct » Walking » After the spirit
death » What frees you from death
Flesh » Who does not walk after the flesh
Freedom/liberty » Who is free
Freedom/liberty » What frees you
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
Law » Christ being the end of the law
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Who has fulfilled the law
No » Condemnation, for the righteous
Religion » TRUE
Union with Christ » Beneficial results of » Freedom from condemnation
Walk » Characteristics of » New life
Walking » With God » Not after the flesh, but after the spirit

Romans 8:2 (show verse)

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and of death.

Bondage, spiritual » The gospel, the instrument of deliverance from
Christ » Divinity » Liberator
Condemnation » Who is not condemned
death » What frees you from death
Freedom/liberty » Who is free
Freedom/liberty » What frees you
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Law » Christ being the end of the law
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Who has fulfilled the law
Liberty » A new law of life sets free
Christian Liberty » Is freedom from » The law
Names » Of the holy spirit » Spirit of life
Religion » TRUE
Spiritual » Liberty » A new law of life sets free
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Spirit of life

Romans 8:3 (show verse)

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, having sent his own Son, in likeness of flesh of sin, and for sin, has condemned sin in the flesh,

The atonement » Has delivered saints from the » Power of sin
Condemnation » Jesus Christ condemning sin
death » What frees you from death
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of works
Law » Christ being the end of the law
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Bondage of » Insufficient
Law » Who has fulfilled the law
the Law of moses » Could not give righteousness and life
the Law of moses » Was not the manifestation of the grace of God
Religion » TRUE

Romans 8:4 (show verse)

in order that the righteous requirement of the law should be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to flesh but according to Spirit.

death » What frees you from death
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Law » Christ being the end of the law
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Who has fulfilled the law
the Law of moses » Could not give righteousness and life
the Law of moses » Was not the manifestation of the grace of God
Religion » TRUE
Spirituality » Is produced by the indwelling of the holy spirit

Romans 8:5 (show verse)

For they that are according to flesh mind the things of the flesh; and they that are according to Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

death » Spiritual
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Depraved in mind
Flesh » Those that walk after the flesh
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Religion » TRUE

Romans 8:6 (show verse)

For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit life and peace.

Carnality » The carnal mind
death » Spiritual
death » Spiritual death » Eternal
death » What is death
Spiritual death » Is the state of all men by nature
Spiritual death » Carnal-mindedness is
Enmity » What is enmity against God
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Depraved in mind
Flesh » Those that walk after the flesh
fruit of the Spirit » Peace
Life » What is life
Spiritual life » Spiritual-mindedness is
Mind » Spiritual
Mind » The carnal mind
Peace » General references to spiritual
spiritual Peace » Accompanies » Spiritual mindedness
Religion » TRUE
Spirit/souls » The reward for being spiritually minded
Spiritual » Mind » Spiritual mind
Spirituality » Brings peace
The counselors of peace » What is peace

Romans 8:7 (show verse)

Because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God; for neither indeed can it be:

Carnality » The carnal mind
Character » Of the wicked » Hostile to God
Character of the wicked » Hostile to God
Enmity » What is enmity against God
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Depraved in mind
Flesh » Those that walk after the flesh
Heart » The unregenerate » Is sensual
character of the unrenewed Heart » Carnal
The law of God » Man, by nature, not in subjection to
Mind » Carnal, general references to
Mind » The carnal mind
New Birth » The corruption of human nature requires
Religion » TRUE

Romans 8:8 (show verse)

and they that are in flesh cannot please God.

Flesh » Those that walk after the flesh
The flesh » General references to man's carnal nature
Man » Of Christ » Natural, the
New Birth » The corruption of human nature requires
Pleasure » Who cannot please God
Religion » TRUE

Romans 8:9 (show verse)

But ye are not in flesh but in Spirit, if indeed God's Spirit dwell in you; but if any one has not the Spirit of Christ he is not of him:

Fellowship » Of the holy spirit
Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Indwelling
Holy spirit » Dwelling in believers
Holy spirit » Those that have the spirit of God dwelling in them
Holy spirit » Those that do not have the spirit of Christ
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » A proof of being Christ's
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Those who have not » Are without Christ
Spiritual life » The holy ghost is the author of
Religion » TRUE
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Indwelling holy spirit, in believers
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Dwelling in believers
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Spirit of Christ
God, Trinity » Doctrine of proved from scripture

Romans 8:10 (show verse)

but if Christ be in you, the body is dead on account of sin, but the Spirit life on account of righteousness.

Christ » Indwelling » Demonstrates to the world Christ's mission
death » Why the body dies
death » Figurative of regeneration
Holy spirit » Those that have the spirit of God dwelling in them
Indwelling Christ » Demonstrates to the world Christ's mission
Life » Spiritual
Life » Of the spirit spiritual » Secured through faith
Life » Spiritual » Secured through faith
Spiritual life » The holy ghost is the author of
Quickening » Who the lord quickens
Religion » TRUE
Spiritual » Life » Secured through faith
spiritual Temple » Christ dwelling in » Demonstrates to the world Christ's mission
Union with Christ » Beneficial results of » The spirit alive to righteousness

But if the Spirit of him that has raised up Jesus from among the dead dwell in you, he that has raised up Christ from among the dead shall quicken your mortal bodies also on account of his Spirit which dwells in you.

death » Why the body dies
death » Figurative of regeneration
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Giveth life
Holy spirit » Guides » Quickens
Holy spirit » Those that have the spirit of God dwelling in them
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Is the means of » Quickening
Spiritual life » The holy ghost is the author of
Meaning of the risen life » A new inward power
New » Man » Raised from spiritual death
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Giving spiritual life
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Exhibited in » Giving spiritual life
Quickening » Of God's people » By the father
Quickening » Who the lord quickens
Quickening » Of God's people » By the holy spirit
Religion » TRUE
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Effected by » God, Power of
The Resurrection » Effected by the power of » The holy ghost
meaning of Risen life » A new inward power
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work
Spirit » The leadership of » Giveth life
Spirit » Quickeneth » Giveth life
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death

Romans 8:12 (show verse)

So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to flesh;

death » Spiritual
Spiritual life » The holy ghost is the author of
Quickening » Who the lord quickens
Religion » TRUE

Romans 8:13 (show verse)

for if ye live according to flesh, ye are about to die; but if, by the Spirit, ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live:

Affections » Carnal, should be mortified
Affections » Carnal affections should be mortified
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
death » Spiritual
death » Who shall not die
eternal Death » The necessary consequence of sin
Flesh » The reward for living after the flesh
The flesh » Mortify the
The flesh » General references to man's carnal nature
Spiritual life » The holy ghost is the author of
Man » Of Christ » Natural, the
Quickening » Who the lord quickens
Religion » TRUE
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying deeds of the body
Sin » Should be » Mortified
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery

Romans 8:14 (show verse)

for as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

Adoption » Being led by the spirit is an evidence of
Character » Of saints » Led by the spirit
Character of saints » Led by the spirit
Children » Who are the children of God
Family » Who are members of the lordâ€™s family
Heir » Figurative
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Holy spirit » Guides » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Leadership » Of the spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Quickening » Who the lord quickens
Religion » TRUE
Sons » Of God
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Spirit » The leadership of » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ

Romans 8:15 (show verse)

For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again for fear, but ye have received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Abba » Father
Adoption » Saints receive the spirit of
Children » Who are the children of God
Family » Who are members of the lordâ€™s family
Father » Our
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
Heavenly » Father » General references to
Heir » Figurative
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » A proof of adoption
Christian Liberty » Conferred » By the holy ghost
Names » Of the holy spirit » Spirit of adoption
Prayer » The holy ghost » As the spirit of adoptions, leads to
Religion » TRUE
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ

Romans 8:16 (show verse)

The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are children of God.

Adoption » The holy ghost is a witness of
Assurance » Adoption into God's family » Bearing witness to the spiritual adoption of believers
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Their adoption
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Their adoption
Children » Who are the children of God
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of God
Family » Who are members of the lordâ€™s family
Glory » Who shall receive glory
Heir » Figurative
Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Bearing witness to the spiritual adoption of believers
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Witness of
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Inheritance » Figurative
New Birth » All saints partake of
Religion » TRUE
Resurrection » What shall be revealed
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Bearing witness to the spiritual adoption of believers
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
Witness » The holy spirit witnessing
Witness » Sufferings of » Of the spirit
Witness of the holy ghost » Given to saints » As an evidence of adoption
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit

Romans 8:17 (show verse)

And if children, heirs also: heirs of God, and Christ's joint heirs; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.

Adoption » Entitles to an inheritance
Children » Who are the children of God
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Family » Who are members of the lordâ€™s family
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Glory » Who shall receive glory
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Heir » Figurative
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Inheritance » Figurative
New Birth » All saints partake of
spiritual Relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Religion » TRUE
Resurrection » What shall be revealed
Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being glorified with Christ
the Reward of saints » Described as » Joint heirship with Christ
Saints » Death of » Glorified
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
Spiritual » Relationships the church, its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Spiritual » Kinship, family of God its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
the future » No more » Saints glorified
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Titles and names of saints » Heirs of God
Titles and names of saints » Joint-heirs with Christ

Romans 8:18 (show verse)

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed to us.

Afflicted saints » Comparatively light
Afflictions » General references to
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
Glory » Eternal » Present afflictions not worthy to be compared with
Redemption » Who waits hopefully for redemption
Religion » TRUE
Resurrection » What shall be revealed
the Reward of saints » Present afflictions not to be compared with
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being glorified with Christ
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
Trials » General references to
Vanity » What was made subject to vanity
Waiting » Who waits for the lord

Romans 8:19 (show verse)

For the anxious looking out of the creature expects the revelation of the sons of God:

Adoption » Saints wait for final consummation of
Earth » Cursed of God
Redemption » Who waits hopefully for redemption
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
Vanity » What was made subject to vanity
Waiting » Who waits for the lord

Romans 8:20 (show verse)

for the creature has been made subject to vanity, not of its will, but by reason of him who has subjected the same, in hope

Corruption » Who shall be delivered from corruption
Earth » Cursed of God
Freedom/liberty » What shall be liberated from the bondage of corruption
Redemption » Who waits hopefully for redemption
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
Vanity » What was made subject to vanity
Vanity » A consequence of the fall
Waiting » Who waits for the lord

Romans 8:21 (show verse)

that the creature itself also shall be set free from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.

Children » Lambs of the fold » Of God
Corruption » Figurative » Of sin
Corruption » Who shall be delivered from corruption
Earth » Cursed of God
Freedom/liberty » What shall be liberated from the bondage of corruption
Liberty » The bondage of sin broken
Christian Liberty » Is freedom from » Corruption
Christian Liberty » Called the glorious liberty of the children of God
Redemption » Who waits hopefully for redemption
The second coming of Christ » Called the » Times of restitution of all things
Spiritual » Liberty » The bondage of sin broken
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
Vanity » What was made subject to vanity
Waiting » Who waits for the lord

Romans 8:22 (show verse)

For we know that the whole creation groans together and travails in pain together until now.

Creation » Groaneth because of sin
Distress » Trouble, borrowing » Pain
Earth » Cursed of God
Redemption » Who waits hopefully for redemption
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
Waiting » Who waits for the lord

Romans 8:23 (show verse)

And not only that, but even we ourselves, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, we also ourselves groan in ourselves, awaiting adoption, that is the redemption of our body.

Adoption » Saints wait for final consummation of
First fruits » Figurative
Redemption » They who partake of » Wait for the completion of
Redemption » Who waits hopefully for redemption
Redemption » Subjects of » The body
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
Waiting » Who waits for the lord

Romans 8:24 (show verse)

For we have been saved in hope; but hope seen is not hope; for what any one sees, why does he also hope?

Hope » Hope that is seen
Hope » What is not hope
Hope » Spiritual » The saving element in life
Salvation » What saves
Salvation » Saints » Hope for
Spiritual » Hope » The saving element in life

Romans 8:25 (show verse)

But if what we see not we hope, we expect in patience.

Hope » Leads to patience
Hope » Hope that is seen
Hope » What is not hope
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for the hope of the gospel
Salvation » What saves

Romans 8:26 (show verse)

And in like manner the Spirit joins also its help to our weakness; for we do not know what we should pray for as is fitting, but the Spirit itself makes intercession with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Help » What helps
the personality of Holy Spirit » He helps our infirmities
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
Prayer » The spirit helps you pray
Prayer » The holy ghost » Helps our infirmities in
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work
Suffering » For Christ
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit

Romans 8:27 (show verse)

But he who searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for saints according to God.

Divine Knowledge » Men's hearts searched by jehovah
God » Remember » Searcher, as
Help » What helps
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » Men's hearts searched by jehovah
Knowledge » God's » Men's hearts searched by jehovah
Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
Prayer » The spirit helps you pray
Searcher of hearts » Men's hearts searched by jehovah
Secret sins » Men's hearts searched by jehovah
Will of God » What is in accordance with the will of God

Romans 8:28 (show verse)

But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.

Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
The call of God » To man is » According to the purpose of God
Calling » Those that are called by God
Conformity » Who is predestined to be conformed to the image of jesus Christ
The Counsels and purposes of God » Saints called and saved according to
Divine Promises » All things work for the believer's good
Election » Ensures to saints » Working of all things for good
Glory » Who the lord glorifies
God » Promises of characteristics of » All things work for the believer's good
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
Help » What helps
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification » Those that are justified
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Seven great verities that may be known by the believer
Love to God » They who have » Have all things working for their good
Prayer » The spirit helps you pray
Predestination » Who God predestines
Predestination » Those that are predestined by God
Privileges of saints » All things working together for their good
The Providence of God » All things are ordered by » For good to saints

Romans 8:29 (show verse)

Because whom he has foreknown, he has also predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many brethren.

Adoption » Saints predestinated unto
Birthright » An honorable title
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
Calling » Those that are called by God
Christ, character of » Saints are conformed to
Christlikeness » The ultimate aim of the Christian life
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Conformity » Who is predestined to be conformed to the image of jesus Christ
Election » Of saints, is » According to the foreknowledge of God
Election » Of saints, is » To conformity with Christ
Christ, our example » Saints predestinated to follow
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
Foreknowledge » Of God
Foreordained plan » Based upon the foreknowledge of God
Glory » Who the lord glorifies
God » Pillar of » Foreknowledge of
Holiness » The character of Christ, the standard of
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification » Those that are justified
New Birth » Produces » Likeness to Christ
Plan foreordained » Based upon the foreknowledge of God
Predestination » Who God predestines
Predestination » Those that are predestined by God
Prescience » Foreknowledge
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren

Romans 8:30 (show verse)

But whom he has predestinated, these also he has called; and whom he has called, these also he has justified; but whom he has justified, these also he has glorified.

Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » Partakers of, justified
Calling » Those that are called by God
Election » Ensures to saints » Effectual calling
Glory » Who the lord glorifies
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification » Those that are justified
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Ensures glorification
Predestination » Those that are predestined by God

Romans 8:31 (show verse)

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who against us?

Opposition » Who cannot be opposed

Romans 8:32 (show verse)

He who, yea, has not spared his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him grant us all things?

The atonement » Exhibits the » Grace and mercy of God
Gift » God's of salvation
the Gifts of God » Are free and abundant
God » Christ's » Gift of, salvation
Justice » Unsparing » His own son
Salvation » By faith » God's gift
Sinners » Conditions of » The gift of God

Romans 8:33 (show verse)

Who shall bring an accusation against God's elect? It is God who justifies:

Condemnation » Saints are delivered from, by Christ
Election » The elect of God
God » People of general references to » Spoken of as the elect
Judgment » Saints shall, through Christ, be enabled to stand in
Justification » The lord justifying
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Frees from condemnation
Justification before God » Is the act of God
God's People » General references to » Spoken of as the elect

Romans 8:34 (show verse)

who is he that condemns? It is Christ who has died, but rather has been also raised up; who is also at the right hand of God; who also intercedes for us.

Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » To intercede
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Our acceptance depends upon
Condemnation » No condemnation, for the righteous
Condemnation » Saints are delivered from, by Christ
intercession » Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Our acceptance depends upon
Judgment » Saints shall, through Christ, be enabled to stand in
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Frees from condemnation
No » Condemnation, for the righteous
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Our acceptance depends upon
Privileges of saints » Having » Christ for their intercessor
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was necessary to » Justification

Romans 8:35 (show verse)

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? tribulation or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?

Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Inseparable
Love of Christ » To saints, is » Indissoluble
Persecution » Cannot separate from Christ
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » Even under affliction
Union with Christ » Is indissoluble
Victory » Spiritual, promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions

Romans 8:36 (show verse)

According as it is written, For thy sake we are put to death all the day long; we have been reckoned as sheep for slaughter.

Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
Dying with Christ » Fellowship with Christ's death
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » Even under affliction
The Surrendered life » Of Christ to his mission for further treatment of this subject » Dying with Christ

Romans 8:37 (show verse)

But in all these things we more than conquer through him that has loved us.

Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Love of Christ » Saints obtain victory through
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » Even under affliction
Victory » Spiritual, promises of ultimate triumph » Over severest afflictions
War » Figurative » Armor for » Triumphant
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » Triumphant

Romans 8:38 (show verse)

For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,

Romans 8:39 (show verse)

nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » The unalienable love of God
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » The unalienable love of God
Certainties » Comforting » Divine love
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » No power can dissever
Inseparable Christ » No power can dissever
Jesus Christ » What is in jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus our lord
Love » The love of God
God, Love Of » Described as » Unalienable
spiritual Persuasion » Of the inseparable love of God
Power » Realized power, » Ability to hold fast to the believer
Realized power, » Ability to hold fast to the believer
Separation » Nothing being able to separate you from the love of God
Seven » Days seventy » Divine love
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the inseparable love of God