The Declaration of Independence is a famous document for many reasons. It declared the colonies independence from Great Britain. It stated basic rights and liberties for Americans. As time went by, the ideas Jeffersonâs words âall men are created equalâ grew in importance.
Romans 12:19 (DBY) not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, *I* will recompense, saith the Lord.
1 Paul does NOT say that Scripture kills but the Spirit gives life. 2  Rather he has said that the Law/Letter on tablets of stone in the Old Covenant brought condemnation and death. 3  But where the Spirit writes that same Law/Letter on the tablets of human hearts - it brings life.