How does this verse connect to Romans 8:31 about God being for us?

◄ How does this verse link to Romans 8:31? ►

Side-by-Side Reading

• Romans 8:31: “What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

• Psalm 118:6: “The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

Core Parallels

• Same central claim: God is unmistakably “for” His people.

• Both verses frame human opposition as powerless when measured against divine support.

• Fear is driven out, replaced by settled confidence.

Layers of Connection

• Covenant assurance

– Psalm 118 springs from Israel’s covenant history; Romans 8:31 rests on the New-Covenant work of Christ (vv. 32-39).

• Personal security

– “The LORD is on my side” → individual comfort.

– “God is for us” → collective comfort for all believers.

• Triumph over enemies

– Psalmist speaks of human foes (v. 7).

– Paul expands the list to every possible adversary—spiritual, physical, even death itself (vv. 35-39).

Reinforcing Scriptures

• Deuteronomy 31:6—“For the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

• 2 Kings 6:16—“Do not be afraid... those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

• Hebrews 13:5-6 repeats Psalm 118:6 and ties it to God’s unchanging presence.

• 1 John 4:4—“He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”

• John 10:28-29—no one can snatch Christ’s sheep from the Father’s hand.

Practical Takeaways

1. Fear loses its grip when God’s favor is grasped.

2. Opposition becomes an opportunity to witness His power.

3. Confidence is not self-generated; it rests on God’s proven faithfulness—past (Psalm 118), present, and future (Romans 8).

4. The believer’s identity is anchored in divine allegiance, freeing us for bold obedience.

Living It Out This Week

• Speak the truth aloud: “The LORD is on my side—today and forever.”

• When confronted by anxiety or resistance, rehearse Romans 8:31 and Psalm 118:6 together.

• Encourage another believer with this twin promise; solidarity grows when we remind one another that God is for us.