Wisdom Literature Text Commentaries; Audio & Video Commentaries; Bible Reference. 1. Then he must write them a letter so comprehensive that the Christians in Rome had the gospel Paul preached, even if Paul himself were not able to visit them. The Book of Romans has life changing truth but it must be approached with effort and determination to understand what the Holy Spirit said through the Apostle Paul. Sometimes it is the penalty of disease, which is the consequence of violating natures order. Not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil: Paul points out that Gods choice was not based on the performance of Jacob or Esau. i. Paul is not here proceeding to a new and unrelated subject. Cookie Notice: Where in all history can you find one like Paul? What does it mean that Israel has missed its Messiah? We should regard the love and the hate as regarding His purpose in choosing one to become the heir of the covenant of Abraham. Therefore, if God declares that we have an eternal responsibility before Him, then it is so. Sometimes it is the penalty of rebellion, resulting in spiritual emptiness and all its ramifications. a. Johannine Writings Poetical Books Even in the midst of judgment, God showed His mercy to Judah. Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God. The gospel is certainly news, but it is more than information; it has an inherent power. Now, in Romans 9 through 11, Paul deals with the problem associated with the condition of Israel. Your partnership makes all we do possible. Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, Why have you made me like this? Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor? So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. We would have become like Sodom: Sodom and Gomorrah were completely destroyed in judgment. For our limited reason does not grasp it, as the child cannot comprehend the courage of warriors! (Bengel). Those vessels do an adequate job on their own. For many years David Guzik's commentary was hosted on StudyLight.org. Minor Prophets Amen. (Romans 1:24-32) The tragic result of human guilt before God. f. Professing to be wise, they became fools: Our rejection of Gods general revelation does not make us smarter or better. Wisdom Literature When Paul wrote the Book of Romans, he had been a Christian preacher for some 20 years. It was the happiest day in Luthers life when he discovered that Gods Righteousness as used in Romans means Gods verdict of righteousness upon the believer. (Lenski), iv. Major Prophets Pauline Epistles From text commentaries to audio sermons, to charts, outlines, images, and mapsour goal is to offer you fresh avenues of insight and clear paths to a better . 3. ii. It is power. Pentateuch of Scripture. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point How do I know that He will come through for me? Paul answers the question by asserting that it is not that the word of God has taken no effect. No; God has not failed His children of promise. Chapter 9 brings a slight shift in focus to the Book of Romans. 2. It is actually His wrath that allows us to go on destroying ourselves with sin. As Wesley, the failed missionary, said later: While he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. Those who either practice or approve of these things are worthy of death; they are the worthy targets of the wrath of God. Notice how socially acceptable sins (such as covetousness, envy and pride) are included right along with socially unacceptable sins (such as murder and being unloving). This isnt a gospel Paul made up; he simply is a messenger of Gods gospel. i. Poetical Books Minor Prophets GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point This begins a passage where Paul describes the sin and corruption of the pagan world with an amazing directness so direct that Spurgeon thought this passage unfit for public reading. The Gospels By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. i. Romans was likely written while Paul was staying in the house of Gaius in Corinth. He didnt fulfill His promise for them because they missed their Messiah and now seem cursed. Pentateuch The Jews who seem to be cast off from God tried to justify themselves before God by performing works according to the law of righteousness. i. Clearly seen: The universal character of this revelation and the clarity of it leave man without excuse for rejecting it. The Gospels You will be delivered from petty worries (I need not further describe them) if you are concerned about the souls of men Get your soul full of a great grief, and your little griefs will be driven out. (Spurgeon), b. I could wish that I myself were accursed: Paul reflects the same heart Moses had in Exodus 32:31-32: Then Moses returned to the LORD and said, Oh, these people have committed a great sin, and have made for themselves a god of gold! Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. b. The center of Christianity is not a teaching or a moral system, it is a Person: Jesus Christ. Sodom and Gomorrah were both totally destroyed, with not even a very small remnant to carry on. Blue Letter Bible's mission has always been to provide access to the Bible and various tools that allow you to deepen your study of it.. Minor Prophets The New Testament a. Barrett, Charles Kingsley. He promised before through His prophets: This gospel is not new, and it is not a clever invention of man. The idea is that since man did not approve to know God, they came to have an unapproved mind. ii. Has he contradicted everything he has previously said, which emphasized Gods sovereign plan? ii. The New Testament Even if Paul only knew many of the Roman Christian by acquaintance, he knew two things about them and every true Christian. Romans is a book about God. a. 4. There were several ancient Greek words used to designate a slave, but the idea behind the word for servant (doulos) is complete and utter devotion, not the abjectness which was the normal condition of the slave. (Morris), ii. 6. i. d. Without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers: Paul wanted the Roman Christians to know he prayed for them, and praying for an opportunity to visit them (I may find a way in the will of God to come to you). a. I grasped the truth that the righteousness of God is that righteousness whereby, through grace and sheer mercy, he justifies us by faith. The letter can be broken down into two major sections, namely, doctrine (1:18-11:36) and then application (12:1-15:13). ii. b. Our response is rooted in God's grace. i. Hosea 4:17 expresses the judgmental aspect of God giving us up, leaving us to our own sin: Ephraim is joined to idols, let him alone. Of course Paul also shows the heart of Jesus, who was cursed on behalf of others that they might be saved (Galatians 3:13). i. (Romans 9:3-5) The source of Pauls sorrow. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Alexander, Caesar, Napoleon, marched with the protection of their armies to enforce their will upon men. For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission, The Whole Bible i. A bondservant an apostle: Pauls self-identification is important. Poetical Books Email / username or password was incorrect! The solemn assurances he gave in Romans 9:1 remind us he is being completely truthful. Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, The just shall live by faith., a. This means that the gospel was meant to go first to the ethnic and cultural Jew, and then to the cultural Greek. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Obeyed from the heart is a wonderful description of faith. Romans deals with many different themes but as much as a book can be, it is a book about God. Yet every Christian should make an effort to know Romans, for this book will ground the believer in the faith. It was one of those times something like what Blaise Pascal experienced. Morris cites examples where hate clearly seems to mean something like loved less (Genesis 29:31, 33; Deuteronomy 21:15; Matthew 6:24; Luke 14:26; John 12:25). Paul may here refer to his former state as a Pharisee, which literally signifies a separatist, or one separated. Consider the testimony of these men regarding Romans: a. Martin Luther praised Romans: It is the chief part of the New Testament and the perfect gospel the absolute epitome of the gospel., b. Luthers successor Philip Melancthon called Romans, The compendium of Christian doctrine., c. John Calvin said of the Book of Romans, When anyone understands this Epistle, he has a passage opened to him to the understanding of the whole Scripture., d. Samuel Coleridge, English poet and literary critic said Pauls letter to the Romans is The most profound work in existence., e. Frederick Godet, 19th Century Swiss theologian called the Book of Romans The cathedral of the Christian faith., f. G. Campbell Morgan said Romans was the most pessimistic page of literature upon which your eyes ever rested and at the same time, the most optimistic poem to which your ears ever listened., g. Richard Lenski wrote that the Book of Romans is beyond question the most dynamic of all New Testament letters even as it was written at the climax of Pauls apostolic career.. His earnest desires to obey, increase as he grows in grace. Is there unrighteousness with God? If God justifies a sinner, it does not mean that he finds reasons to prove that he was right far from it. He took a boy named Sporus and had him castrated, then married him (with a full ceremony), brought him to the palace with a great procession, and made the boy his wife. Later, Nero lived with another man, and Nero was the wife.. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point You are not My people: These passages from Hosea 2:23 and 1:10 show the mercy of God. He knew they were beloved of God and that they were saints. Prophets "The Letter of Paul to the Romans" (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1988), Harrison, Everett F. "Romans: The Expositor's Bible Commentary" Volume 10 (Romans-Galatians) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1976), Morris, Leon "The Epistle to the Romans" (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1988), Newell, William R. "Romans: Verse by Verse" (Chicago: Moody Press, 1979), Smith, Chuck "The Gospel According to Grace" (Costa Mesa, California: The Word for Today, 1981), Spurgeon, Charles Haddon "The New Park Street Pulpit" Volumes 1-6 and "The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit" Volumes 7-63 (Pasadena, Texas: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), Wuest, Kenneth S. "Word Studies: Romans in the Greek New Testament" (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1973). a. I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren: This is a dramatic declaration of Pauls great love and sorrow for his brethren. (Romans 9:25-26) The prophet Hosea (in Hosea 2:23 and 1:10) declares Gods right to choose, calling those who previously were not called His people. a. Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness: By all appearances the Gentiles found righteousness even though it did not seem that they really looked for it. c. I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit: Paul uses every possible assurance to declare his great sorrow over Israel. i. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The passage confused Luther; how could Gods righteousness do anything but condemn him to hell as a righteous punishment for his sins? The resurrection of Jesus shows His divine power because He rose by His own power: Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again (John 2:19). For example, Ishmael was just as much a son of Abraham as Isaac was; but Ishmael was a son according to the flesh, and Isaac was a son according to the promise (At this time I will come and Sarah will have a son). Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Commentary on Romans 7:18-22. i. Jesus spoke of this right of God in the parable of the landowner in Matthew 20:1-16. ii. b. This makes the Book of Romans different because most of Pauls letters were to churches he founded. Minor Prophets b. Sorrow and continual grief: Paul feels this because he considers a people who seem to be separated from Gods love unbelieving Israel, who rejected Gods Messiah. i. Paul has already shown in Romans that the only possible way to be saved is through faith, not the works of the law; and that this salvation comes only through the work of a crucified Savior which was a stumbling block to Israel (1 Corinthians 1:22-23). Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. In hardening the heart of Pharaoh, God simply allowed Pharaohs heart to pursue its natural inclination. Pentateuch Pauline Epistles It is not the righteousness of even the most holy man, nor is it the righteousness of innocent Adam in Eden. Prophets He didnt read any further; he didnt have to. We cant seem to resist the temptation to create God into our own corrupt image, or even in an image beneath us. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. He had never heard of it before; but his leader called him, and said, Brother, will you go to Greenland? He answered, Yes, sir. When will you go? When my boots come home from the cobbler; and he did go as soon as his boots came home. This sentence Tertius inserted by the apostle's advice, or at least, permission. 3. Your partnership makes all we do possible. Major Prophets The Romans Expository Preaching Kit (L) does this for you. Such a sweet spirit breeds love to everybody, and makes a man go through the world cheerfully. (Spurgeon). Jude 3; Galatians 1:6-9; 2:3-5). Major Prophets He wanted nothing else but just that pair of boots, and he was ready to go. The Old Testament Romans is a book about God. No topic is treated with anything like the frequency of God. e. Nor were thankful: Mans simple ingratitude against God is shocking. Pentateuch The impact of Romans on Martin Luther. iv. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone, for my salvation, and an assurance was given me that he had taken my sins away, even mine. John Wesley was saved that night in London. ( Romans 9:1-2) Paul's sorrow. The righteousness which is unto justification is one characterized by the perfection belonging to all that God is and does. i. No wonder that they prospered so well when Paul always made mention of them in his prayers. The wrath of God: We sometimes object to the idea of the wrath of God because we equate it with human anger, which is motivated by selfish personal reasons or by a desire for revenge. He knew his life of sin and rebellion against God left him empty and feeling dead; but he just couldnt find the strength to make a final, real decision for Jesus Christ. In that regard, Gods preference could rightly be regarded as a display of love towards Jacob and hate towards Esau. (Romans) 6 - . The evidence of Jesus humanity is His human birth; the evidence of His deity is His resurrection from the dead. Even so, through mutual acquaintances or through his travels, Paul knew many of the Christians in Rome by name because he mentions them in Romans 16. Affiliates of Calvary Chapel believe in the fundamental doctrines of evangelical Christianity, which include the inerrency of the Bible and the Trinity. Almost the first words out of his mouth when he was saved were, Lord, what do you want me to do? (Acts 9:6). Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a iii. 2. iv. Instead, he places the responsibility with Israel: Because they did not seek it by faith they stumbled at that stumbling stone. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. 1 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, [ a]called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who was born of a [ b]descendant of David according to the flesh, 4 who was declared the Son of God with power according to the . Each course is designed to be used for either self-study, home Bible study, or for the classroom. ii. Historical Books We can also be guilty of worshipping a self-made God. e. Christ who is over all, the eternally blessed God, Amen: This is one of Pauls clear statements that Jesus is God. Romans is a book about God. In August of 1513, a monk lectured on the Book of Psalms to seminary students, but his inner life was nothing but turmoil. God clearly explains His right to give mercy to whomever He pleases in Exodus 33:19. b. I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy: Remember what mercy is. It does not speak of the holy righteousness of God that condemns the guilty sinner, but of the God-kind of righteousness that is given to the sinner who puts their trust in Jesus Christ. 1-8). Historical Books General Epistles Printed from the Blue Letter Bible. Unrighteousness refers to the sins of man against man. The merciful promise is clear: But if only a remnant will survive, at least a remnant will survive, and constitute the hope of restoration. (Bruce). And whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.. For He says to Moses, I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion. So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy. c. He hardens: We know that Pharaoh did harden his own heart, according to Exodus 7:13, 7:22, 8:15, 8:19, 8:32, 9:7, and 9:34. i. The Gospels Part of His judgment against us is allowing us to suffer the damage our sinful course leads to. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. We must not forget that the wrath of God is completely righteous in character. Nevertheless, Paul didnt bring something new, but something very old in the plan of God. a. vii. 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