Romans 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Pauls letter to the romans a free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of romans in easy english. This chapter presents a glorious display of the power of divine grace, and of the provision which god has made for the consolation. Upon reaching romans 7, paul has magnificently defended the doctrine of salvation from sin by grace without the deeds of the law.
Paul will explain in chapter 8 how the holy spirit can give to christians the power to live a holy life. Who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the spirit. Read romans 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. All of pauls epistles, unless it be hebrews, fall very naturally into five sections, as follows. Romans 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Romans 8 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Study the bible online using commentary on romans 8 and more. The jewish person or the religious person may think that he is saved because he has the law. Romans 8 is the eighth chapter of the epistle to the romans in the new testament of the christian bible. Study romans 8 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Romans 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This is a bible study from through the bible with les feldick on the book of romans, chapter 8. For not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of god, but the doers of the law will be justified.
This is a part of a project to upload audio of the entire book of romans, this is one of a series of daily simple audio recordings of the scriptures. Romans 1 to 8 summary sermon by neil richardson, romans 1. More than anything else the apostle wanted his fellow jews to be saved. A liberating commentary on romans 6, 7 and 8romans 7. Hes sending this letter ahead of him as a way of introducing himself and of sharing lots and we mean lots of theological goodies. Romans 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It is authored by paul the apostle, while he was in corinth in the mid 50s ce, with the help of an amanuensis secretary, tertius, who adds his own greeting in romans 16. The whole work was rewritten and enriched with his mature studies in 1864. Verses 3239 all things whatever, in heaven and earth, are not so great a display of gods free love, as the gift of his coequal son to be the atonement on the cross for the sin of man. After the internal struggle that paul expressed at the end. Romans 8 hodges commentary on romans, ephesians and first corinthians. He begins with another simple explanation of the gospel, gods good news about.
Willie on romans 8 romans chapter 8 is the expression of the unconditional love which is given to us thru christ jesus our lord and saviour. Many things are good, but only one thing is best, and thats to be saved from hell. The scope or design of the apostle in writing to the romans appears to have been, to answer the unbelieving, and to teach the believing jew. Because it is a chapter that helps us understand the doctrine of eternal security, it is also loved by regular christians who would not clam to be bible scholars. Our problems now are real but they pale in comparison to what awaits us. In this surpassing chapter the several streams of the preceding argument meet and flow in one river of the water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb, until it seems to lose itself in the ocean of a blissful eternity. Now if anyone does not have the spirit of christ, he is not his. The design of god in sending his son into the world was to redeem men from sin, 3,4.
Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of romans chapter fifteen. Gods righteous judgment is not withheld because someone has heard the law. Chapter 1 pauls declaration of faith and desire to come to rome, followed by his explanation of the worlds rebellion against god, who clearly exists from looking at creation. Romans 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. An enduring faith romans chapter 8 summary the joseph plan. But in the former part of the same chapter, the word law is employed to denote the moral law. Romans 8 there is therefore now no condemnation for those. To separate us from the love of god in christ which will surely save, protect, deliver us who believe in, and through, and from, them all. But if the spirit of him that raised up jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his spirit that dwelleth in you. While all scripture is godbreathed and profitable, certain sections stand out as especially used by god over the centuries, particularly the book of romans. This is urged by their christian baptism and union with christ. What the believer is obligated to do, if we may borrow oswald chambers.
Many theologians claim romans 8 to be their favorite chapter of the bible. A study guide for romans 8 by coty pinckney, desiring god community church, charlotte nc. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of romans. The epistle to the romans chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate the place the holy spirit has in the lives of christians 2 to notice the power to overcome sin which is available in christ 3 to realize the extent of gods love toward us summary in chapter seven, paul described the dilemma of a man who becomes a. Pastor john introduces a new series focused on romans 8. Romans 8, new international version niv the bible app.
Commentary for romans 8 the freedom of believers from condemnation. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Many of the people of god have, accordingly, found this chapter a wellspring of comfort to. Romans 8 is a complex chapter along with the rest of the book. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. These words are not found in the earliest ancient manuscripts of the book of romans and they do not agree with the flow of pauls context here. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.
Romans 8 scofield reference bible commentary bible study tools. We have double comfort in the fact that the context of chapter 8. What we are going to do today is begin to walk through some chapters in the book of romans. This commentary has been through advanced checking. When we come into the presence of god we will experience such joy, such happiness that will far exceed these temporary troubles, groanings, yearnings we have. Romans 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
In this chapter the apostle paul continues to address the practical and progressive aspect of salvation chapters 68, which traditionally has been called sanctification, but which may be more accurately known as soul or life salvation. Israel was under the dominion of rome when paul wrote this letter so naturally it wouldve been good if they would have been given their freedom. The former was translated and published in france in 1841, and the latter republished in england in 1838. He hides there with his mind closed, refusing to read romans 6 or 8 and thereby put romans 7 in its proper context. What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later romans 8. All things, all which can be the causes or means of any real good to the faithful christian. In the preceding chapter, verses 23 and 25, the law of sin, which the apostle says he served with the flesh, signifies, as has been observed, the powerful corrupt principle in the heart, operating with the force of a law. His commentary on romans was first published in 1835. Commentaries for romans chapter 8 the freedom of believers from condemnation.
As it turns out, pauls never been to rome, but he wants to go. Believers may be chastened of the lord, but will not be condemned with the world. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Bible study and summary what christians want to know. Bible commentary on the book of romans, chapter 8, by dr. A study guide for the greatest chapter in the bible. First, he spends a couple minutes helping you make the most of look at the book. Commentary sermon notes romans chapter 8 matthew janzen what the law could not do romans 8 pt. The grace of god, through the righteousness of christ, has more power to bring salvation, than adams sin had to bring misery, as grace did superabound.
Romans chapter 8 is the expression of the unconditional love which is given to us thru christ jesus our lord and saviour. He had proved that, by union with christ in his death and resurrection, believers who are thereby justified are also sanctified. Commentary on the book of romans by matthew henry new. Romans 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The happy state of those who believe in christ, and walk under the influence of his spirit, 1,2. Verse 3 for what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, god, sending his own son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. Thank you lesfeldickministries for these youtube video uploads. David guzik commentary on romans 8, in which paul addresses how the life in the spirit contrasts with the life in the flesh. Romans 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Romans chapter 7 is the last retreat of the religious sinner. Romans 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Romans with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Many of the people of god have, accordingly, found this chapter a wellspring of.
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