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. Luke-Acts Will God also reject and curse me one day? 1. No one is ever unfair for not giving mercy. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. (Romans 9:3-5) The source of Pauls sorrow. (Romans) 6 - . i. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Pauline Epistles The center of Christianity is not a teaching or a moral system, it is a Person: Jesus Christ. Prophets 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. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. Our response is rooted in God's grace. 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. The Old Testament Bible Hub: Search, Read, Study the Bible in Many Languages. 4. It is not easy to estimate the measure of love in a Moses and a Paul. 4. e. Receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due: Paul speaks of a penalty for homosexual conduct; homosexuality has within itself a penalty. d. Although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God: The problem is not that man did not know God, but that he did know Him yet refused to glorify Him as God. Israel not only gave us the great fathers of the Old Testament, but Jesus Himself came from Israel. As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one; There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God. i. b. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. d. For the Jew first and also for the Greek: This is the pattern of the spread of the gospel, demonstrated both by the ministry of Jesus (Matthew 15:24) and the initial ministry of the disciples (Matthew 10:5-6). These three chapters are part of the way he makes plain how God in fact saves people. (Morris). When our hearts are set on a thing, and we pray for it, God may grant us the blessing; but, it may be, in a way that we never looked for. What shall we say then? These Christians had to be strong. You will say to me then, Why does He still find fault? Your partnership makes all we do possible. Other New Testament letters focus more on the church and its challenges and problems. g. As further judgment, God gives man over to a debased mind, so that things that are disgraceful and sickening are readily accepted and approved. 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. 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. In this sense the term gay is wishful thinking. Luke-Acts It happens when men abandon the true knowledge of God, and the state of society reflects Gods judgment upon them for this. v. We know the Letter to the Romans was prized by the Christians in Rome; Clement of Romes letter in 96 A.D. shows great familiarity with Pauls letter. Historical Books 42: Romans (Chs. 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. Minor Prophets Romans is a book about God. And not only this, but when Rebecca also had conceived by one man, even by our father Isaac (for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), it was said to her, The older shall serve the younger. As it is written, Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.. Poetical Books iii. a. I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart: In Romans 8 Paul left us at the summit of glory, assuring us that nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ii. Prophets Gaius, mine host, by whom I am entertained here at Corinth; see 1 Corinthians 1:14 . But Israel has not attained to the law of righteousness: By all appearances Israel seemed to work for the righteousness of God with everything it had, but did not find it. c. That the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls: So we do not think that God chose Jacob over Esau because He knew their works in advance, Paul points out that it was not of works. The glory speaks of Gods Shekinah glory, the visible cloud of glory showing Gods presence among His people. Paul tells us that no one is truly Israel unless he is governed by God. Blue Letter Bible. d. The older shall serve the younger: God announced these intentions to Rebecca before the children were born, and He repeated His verdict long after Jacob and Esau had both passed from the earth (Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated). It means that God treats the sinner as if he had not been a sinner at all., iii. Poetical Books e. I may impart to you that I may be encouraged: Pauls desire to visit the church in Rome was not merely to give to them, but to receive as well, because Paul realized that in their mutual faith they had something to give to him. All rights reserved by the copyright holder. Paul categorizes the whole section under the idea of vile passions unhealthy, unholy. New Testament. It shouldnt surprise us that a church started there spontaneously, without being directly planted by an apostle. i. Ironically in the mystery of Gods irony when Paul did eventually get to Rome, he came as a shipwrecked prisoner. The promise had not been made to the whole nation and had never been intended to apply to the whole nation. (Morris). The wrath of God is not revealed in the gospel, but in the facts of human experience. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Minor Prophets Historical Books John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Called to be saints: You notice that the words to be are put in by the translators; but though they are supplied, they are not really necessary to the sense. i. 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Those who either practice or approve of these things are worthy of death; they are the worthy targets of the wrath of God. 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life[ a] was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son . A debased mind: Our rebellion against God is not only displayed in our actions, but in our thinking. A godly preacher, finding that all that there was for dinner was a potato and a herring, thanked God that he had ransacked sea and land to find food for his children. Pentateuch GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. i. Paul was a tireless evangelist, working all over the world because he believed he had a debt to pay, and he owed it to the whole world. Now live every day consistent with that freedom.". Martin Luther described it as "the chief book in the New Testament and the purest gospel.". Cookie Notice: i. Wisdom Literature Minor Prophets Romans is a book about God. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven: The idea is simple but sobering Gods wrath is revealed from heaven against the human race, and the human race deserves the wrath of God. Used herein by permission. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, New International Version. The Old Testament We make a mistake when we think that it is Gods mercy or kindness that allows man to continue in sin. i. 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. Paul is not here proceeding to a new and unrelated subject. The word debased (or, reprobate in the KJV) originally meant that which has not stood the test. It was used of coins that were below standard and therefore rejected. i. Paul shows that merely being the descendant of Abraham saves no one. You shall go to Rome, Paul; but you shall go in chains. (Spurgeon). 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. The Old Testament 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. How can anyone go against Gods choice?. Is there unrighteousness with God? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the works of the law. Poetical Books Wisdom Literature This speaks of the generally self-destructive nature of sin; it often carries within itself its own penalty. 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). The evidence of Jesus humanity is His human birth; the evidence of His deity is His resurrection from the dead. 1. A bondservant an apostle: Pauls self-identification is important. iii. c. His invisible attributes are clearly seen: God shows us something of His eternal power and divine nature through creation, by the things that are made. (Romans 1:24-32) The tragic result of human guilt before God. The solemn assurances he gave in Romans 9:1 remind us he is being completely truthful. The believer sees more of the beauty of holiness and the excellence of the law. ( Romans 8:1) No condemnation. e. Nor were thankful: Mans simple ingratitude against God is shocking. God will not withhold salvation from the one who believes; but believing is the only requirement. Therefore, mankind is without excuse. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Paul answers this question strongly: Certainly not! All in all, we see that Esau was a blessed man (Genesis 33:8-16, Genesis 36). You will say to me then, Why does He still find fault? You can copy dictionary, In our concern to understand what the apostle is saying about righteousness, justification, and the like we ought not to overlook his tremendous concentration on God. (Morris). Paul used all these in spreading the Gospel; so he can best repay this debt by giving Rome the good news of Jesus Christ. Wisdom Literature John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible v. Our greatest error in considering the choices of God is to think that God chooses for arbitrary reasons, as if He chooses in an eeny-meeny-miny-moe way. General Epistles Despite all their power, the Romans like all men were powerless to make themselves righteous before God. 5. 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. What if God: Again, the same principle from Gods dealing with Pharaoh is repeated. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires (Romans 13:13b-14). We would have become like Sodom: Sodom and Gomorrah were completely destroyed in judgment. Get the free Bible Hub App! Luke-Acts Johannine Writings a. Its a lot harder to understand why God chose Jacob to be the heir of Gods covenant of salvation instead of Esau. Pentateuch The idea is that since man did not approve to know God, they came to have an unapproved mind. General Epistles Paul was eager to march with Christ alone to the center of this worlds greatness entrenched under Satan with the word of the cross, which he himself says is to the Jews, an offence; and to Gentiles, foolishness. (Newell). The righteousness of Christ imputed, secures the soul, the better part, from death. The Old Testament 2. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. i. "The Letter of Paul to the Romans" (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1988), Calvin, John "Romans: Calvin's Commentaries" Volume 19 (Acts 14-28; Romans 1-16) (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1979), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 6 (Romans-Revelation) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832), Harrison, Everett F. "Romans: The Expositor's Bible Commentary" Volume 10 (Romans-Galatians) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1976), Lenski, R.C.H. If God chooses to glorify Himself through letting people go their own way and letting them righteously receive His wrath so as to make His power known, who can oppose Him? It is actually His wrath that allows us to go on destroying ourselves with sin. c. So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy: Gods mercy is not given to us because of what we wish to do (him who wills), or because of what we actually do (him who runs), but simply out of His desire to show mercy. What Is BLBi? This makes the Book of Romans different because most of Pauls letters were to churches he founded. Yet now, if You will forgive their sin; but if not, I pray, blot me out of Your book which You have written.. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. The gospel is not advice to people, suggesting that they lift themselves. What if he were unable to make it to Rome? In this place the word signifies such a manifest and complete exhibition of the subject as to render it indubitable. (Clarke), d. Jesus Christ our Lord: It means something that the Apostle Paul called Jesus Lord: This term could be no more than a polite form of address like our Sir. But it could also be used of the deity one worships. It curates the best Bible study materials (commentaries, Bible dictionaries, and expositional books) on the book of Romans along with the Bible study tools you need to streamline your sermon prep and presentationall at an affordable price. 3. 2. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven. 6. a. Bruce quotes Tyndales preface to Romans: First we must mark diligently the manner of speaking of the apostle, and above all things know what Paul meaneth by these words the Law, Sin, Grace, Faith, Righteousness, Flesh, Spirit, and such like or else, read thou it ever so often, thou shall but lose thy labor.. Those who prefer a punctuation that says otherwise impose their preconceived views on the text. Righteousness: William Barclay explains the meaning of this ancient Greek word dikaioo, which means I justify, and is the root of dikaioun (righteousness): All verbs in Greek which end in oo always mean to treat, or account or reckon a person as something. (Romans 9:6-9) Has God failed with His plan regarding Israel? I grasped the truth that the righteousness of God is that righteousness whereby, through grace and sheer mercy, he justifies us by faith. iii. It was a cursed death, Gal 3 13. Obeyed from the heart is a wonderful description of faith. Minor Prophets The New Testament The choice was made before they were born. However, we are not to tolerate departures from the faith (cf. The Gospel Exalted. This passage of Paul became to me a gateway into heaven. Martin Luther was born again, and the Reformation began in his heart. We must not forget that the wrath of God is completely righteous in character. 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. But the whole good on which his will is fully . 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Those vessels do an adequate job on their own. In the summer of 386, a young man wept in the backyard of a friend. Affiliates of Calvary Chapel believe in the fundamental doctrines of evangelical Christianity, which include the inerrency of the Bible and the Trinity. Yet on matters of opinion, we need to be sure we understand and apply . Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. In May of 1738, a failed minister and missionary reluctantly went to a small Bible study where someone read aloud from Martin Luthers Commentary on Romans. After much discussion with Mr. Guzik, I finally complied and removed it from . Some think he alludes to the name of Pharisee, which is from separating: when he was a Pharisee, he was separated to the law of God; and now, being a Christian, he was separated to the gospel of God. (Poole), d. The gospel of God: Other New Testament letters focus more on the church and its challenges and problems; Romans focuses more on God. Grace in the soul is its new nature; the soul is alive to God, and has begun its holy happiness which shall endure for ever. f. Professing to be wise, they became fools: Our rejection of Gods general revelation does not make us smarter or better. The Jews were inclined to think that God could not make them anything other than vessels of honor. i. Because the LORD will make a short work upon the earth., Unless the LORD of Sabaoth had left us a seed, Romans 9 . The righteousness which is unto justification is one characterized by the perfection belonging to all that God is and does. General Epistles We are in a dangerous place when we regard Gods mercy towards us as our right. Pentateuch i. ii. No topic is treated with anything like the frequency of God. Approximately 2 million Christians who work, pastors, scholars and others access it free online every year. Philosophers knew that man was sick and needed help. b. Some say that the Bible nowhere condemns lesbian homosexuality, but the likewise of Romans 1:27 makes it clear that the sin of homosexuality condemned in Romans 1:27 is connected to the sin of women mentioned in Romans 1:26. ii. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. (Romans 1:2-6) Paul introduces his gospel to the Romans. 2. Tragically, we inescapably become like the God we serve. v. This faith (trust) in Jesus Christ becomes the basis of life for those who are justified (declared righteous); truly, the just shall live by faith. 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission, The Whole Bible For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Sign up here to receive regular ministry news and updates from Blue Letter Bible, including web and mobile updates, new tools and resources, special announcements, giveaways, ministry news and more. 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(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. Mercy is not getting what we do deserve. Johannine Writings (Read Romans 8:10-17) If the Spirit be in us, Christ is in us. He wanted them to know that he really prayed. ( Romans 3:10-18) The Old Testament witnesses to the universal depravity and guilt of mankind. The Theology of Work Bible Commentary is the only commentary covering what every book of the Bible says about work. a. Ungodliness: This refers to mans offenses against God. This sentence Tertius inserted by the apostle's advice, or at least, permission. Legal marriage between same gender couples was recognized, and even some of the emperors married other men. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 9:22-24) Doesnt God have the right to glorify Himself as He sees fit? Paul didnt write this to a culture that agreed with him. When Paul wrote the Book of Romans, he had been a Christian preacher for some 20 years. Dr. McGee prepared these Notes & Outlines for each book of the Bible to help those who wanted an even deeper and more thorough understanding of Scripture as they studied with him on the five-year journey through the whole Word of God. I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. 2. This first chapter of the Epistle to the Romans is a dreadful portion of the Word of God. b. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. I will call them My people, who were not My people, 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. ii. i. Grace to you and peace from God: Paul formally addresses his readers with his familiar greeting, combining the Greek greeting of grace with the Jewish greeting of peace. i. a. It is Gods righteousness. iii. There is therefore now no condemnation: The simple declaration of no condemnation comes to those who are in Christ Jesus. The New Testament e. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed: Simply, the gospel reveals the righteousness of God. ii. It is power. It is a God-righteousness. (Murray). General Epistles The Gospels What does this say about God? Of course not, he simply presents the problem from the other side of the coin the side of human responsibility, instead of the side of Gods sovereign choice. General Epistles iii. Prophets a. Pauline Epistles He has a plan and a reason. Even in the midst of judgment, God showed His mercy to Judah. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point (Romans 9:10-13) Another example of the fact that promise is more important than natural relation: Jacob and Esau. Luke-Acts The Roman Empire had to find a ship for him, and a fit escort for him, too; and he entered the city as an ambassador in bonds. The death of the cross was a slow death; the body, after it was nailed to the cross, gave many a throe and many a struggle: but it was a sure death, long in expiring, but expired at last; such is the mortification of sin in believers. The really significant background, though, is its use in the Greek translation of the Old Testament to render the divine name, Yahweh Christians who used this as their Bible would be familiar with the term as equivalent to deity. (Morris). I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3. Commentary on Romans 7:18-22. This isnt a gospel Paul made up; he simply is a messenger of Gods gospel. i. Paul uses the definite article it is not a lie, but the lie. Where does all this violence, immorality, cruelty and degradation come from? The gospel gave Paul and the church grace and apostleship, and one reason those two gifts were given was to produce obedience to the faith. 7. Now, in Romans 9 through 11, Paul deals with the problem associated with the condition of Israel. Prophets 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.. 3. Printed from the Blue Letter Bible Chuck Missler Commentaries A/V Messages: Romans - [Vintage] Title of Message Audio Biblical References Return to Audio / Video Listing Visit "Koinonia House" at khouse.org Copyrighted material. 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