212 ROMANS 8: 29—39.

4 : 9. Isa. 7:11," Ask it either in the depth or the height above," &c. &c. Nor any other creature. Although the preceding enumeration had been so minute, the apostle, as if to prevent despondency having the possibility of a foothold, adds this all-comprehending specification, no created thing shall be able to separate us from the love of God. This love of God, which is declared to be thus unchangeable, is extended towards us only on account of our connexion with Christ, and therefore the apostle adds, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord; see Eph. 1 : 6. 2 Tim. 1:9.