Study romans 8 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, so runs our commission, isa. Romans chapter 8page1 the book of romans romans chapter 8 asv romans 8. Romans chapter 8 is known for its focus on the spirit gk.
John chrysostom on romans patristic bible commentary. Romans 8 msg the solution is life on gods terms bible gateway. The spirit of god will supply patience to every upright soul under persecution and suffering, romans 8. First, he spends a couple minutes helping you make the most of look at the book. 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 3 romans 8 romans 14 romans 4 romans 9 romans 15 romans 5 romans 10 romans 16 romans 11. Please leave your own comment so that we can all learn from one another. Now if anyone does not have the spirit of christ, he is not his. The absolute necessity of holiness to salvation is the very subject of his.
Romans 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Romans 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Chapter 15 really, paul just wants all the romans to live in harmony together and glorify god together without worrying about their differences. What we are going to do today is begin to walk through some chapters in the book of romans. The apostle, having fully explained the doctrine of justification, and pressed the necessity of sanctification, in this chapter applies himself to the consolation of the lords people. Many of the most eminent christians are in the same distressed condition, romans 8.
The apostle insists upon a character all along from the beginning of the chapter. While all scripture is godbreathed and profitable, certain sections stand out as especially used by god over the centuries, particularly the book of romans. Read all of romans 8 there is therefore now no condemnation to those which are in christ jesus chap. Who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the spirit. 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. The preface and introduction to the whole epistle, to acts 1. Now in chapter 8, after pauls impassioned scream at the end of chapter 7, he answers the question he had asked about who would rescue him. Romans 8 v 39 refresher god should be our enemy and judge, but instead he is our ally and defender v31 divine sovereignty is the ultimate source of comfort for the christian believer, because it means god is in control of his destiny rc sproul. Romans 58 bible study chapter 5 note that some of the commentary and explanation below is adopted from the christian counselors commentary by jay e.
Romans 8 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Commentaries for romans chapter 8 the freedom of believers from condemnation. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in christ jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the spirit a. Then, he gives you seven reasons why romans 8 is the greatest chapter in all the bible. The book of romans is among my favorites in the entire bible. The design of god in sending his son into the world was to redeem men from sin, romans 8. Beginning in verse 28 to the end of this chapter it will be god from now on. Open the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. 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. According to the plan of the gospel, we are to be brought to glory after a course of patience exercised in a variety of trials, romans 8.
What does verse 6 chapter 8 in the book of romans mean. He does not here speak of the efficacy of the blood in putting away sins allessential as that blood is, and the basis of all the rest, but of the new position entirely beyond the reach of everything to which the judgment of god applied. L ets take a close look at romans chapter 3 and study it together and add some personal commentary to it. As it turns out, pauls never been to rome, but he wants to go. Romans chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary on. 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. Romans 8 the apostle, having fully explained the doctrine of justification, and pressed the necessity of sanctification, in this chapter applies himself to the consolation of the lords people. It is jammed with wonderful teachings that are key tenets to our faith. Commentary sermon notes romans chapter 8 matthew janzen what the law could not do romans 8 pt. Romans chapter 8 1611 kjv king james version 1 there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in christ iesus, who walke not after the flesh, but after the spirit 2 for the law of the spirit of life, in christ iesus, hath made me free from the law of sinne and death 3 for what the law could not doe, in that it was weake through the flesh, god sending his owne sonne, in the. The happy state of those who believe in christ, and walk under the influence of his spirit, romans 8. Romanschapter 8 the work of god for sanctification introduction.
The design of god in sending his son into the world was to redeem men from sin, 3, 4. We have noticed how the holy spirit was not mentioned at all in the previous chapter but in this chapter is mentioned at least twenty times. Romans 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. So here is a different kind of focused picture, or, we. Now, lets walk through this passage, verse by verse, and really think about what god is saying in his word. Those who enter into christs beinghereforus no longer have to live under a. He hides there with his mind closed, refusing to read romans 6 or 8 and thereby put romans 7 in its proper context. Paragraph and chapter divisions are not inspired, but they do aid us in. Romans 916 reformation commentary on scripture series book 8. This book has caused many to come to saving faith as they are walked down the roman road of romans 3. Jun 27, 2018 dinosaurs and the bible debunking the 7 myths that deny biblical truth series duration. The happy state of those who believe in christ, and walk under the influence of his spirit, 1, 2. Romans 8 niv life through the spirit therefore, bible. Romans ch 8 is often called the greatest book and chapter in the bible.
He enables us to reckon ourselves dead indeed unto sin chap. Pastor john introduces a new series focused on romans 8. Romans 1 to 8 summary sermon by neil richardson, romans 1. After the internal struggle that paul expressed at the end. This study guide commentary is designed to help the student do that by. These verses continue pauls argument begun in chapter 6. We simply have to take god at his word to practically experience the promises he gives us. Prays for the saints at rome, and expresses his desire to see them. A study guide for the greatest chapter in the bible. The book of romans romans chapter 8 asv comments on romans 8. I believe this chapter gives us some of the most important learnings we can make in developing an enduring faith. Romans chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on. Romans chapter 7 is the last retreat of the religious sinner.
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, so runs our commission, isaiah 40. An enduring faith romans chapter 8 summary the joseph plan. Romans 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Robert escandon, software engineer at selfemployment 2007present. Mar 16, 2008 romans 8 v 39 refresher god should be our enemy and judge, but instead he is our ally and defender v31 divine sovereignty is the ultimate source of comfort for the christian believer, because it means god is in control of his destiny rc sproul.
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, new international version niv the bible app. For what the law could not do the law of god, the moral law. What shall we say then that abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found. Romans 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Commentary on the book of romans romans 1 1paul, a bondservant of christ jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of god, paul refers to himself very humbly as a bondservant of god, having chosen to submit himself willingly to the purposes of god. Romans 8 there is therefore now no condemnation for. Romans 8 there is therefore now no condemnation for those.
Believers may be chastened of the lord, but will not be condemned with the world. Peace with god means those who are saved are no longer enemies of god. The first is according to the then usual formality of a letter, but intermixed with very excellent and savoury expressions. Aug 30, 2015 we apologize there is no audio for this teaching. The book of romans chapter 8 15 for ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear. 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.
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. The great welsh preacher, martin lloyd jones has a wellknown preaching series through the book of romans. Romans 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. An enduring faith romans chapter 8 summary the joseph. Again, in regards to this aspect of salvation, paul is not speaking about the believers. 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. 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. A study guide for romans 8 by coty pinckney, desiring god community church, charlotte nc. A liberating commentary on romans 6, 7 and 8romans 7. The simple declaration of no condemnation comes to those who are in christ jesus.
While the apostle had proved, in the sixth, that his previous doctrine gave no license to believers to continue in sin, he had still kept in view his main purpose of. Bible study and summary what christians want to know. He was called by god as an apostle when christ visited him on the road to damascus. But if anyone does not have the spirit of christ, he does not belong to him. Life in the spirit contrasted with life in the flesh. Alive an introduction to romans 8 canyon bible church of. Mar 31, 2016 alan begins a study of the book of romans.
Remember, christ is with the jewishchristians and the gentilechristians, too. Introduction romans chapter 8 is, without a doubt, one of the bestknown and bestloved chapters of the entire bible. In chapter 2 paul announces the judgment of god according to truth, explaining. The gospel way of justification by faith, for jews and gentiles. Many theologians claim romans 8 to be their favorite chapter of the bible. Romans 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Alive an introduction to romans 8 canyon bible church. His work contains seventyfive sermons on chapter 8 alone. In chapter 1 after giving the introduction and purpose of the book, paul surveys natural revelation via creation, noting that the creation rejected the creator for the satisfaction of baser instincts. This section is an exposition on the early part of genesis. Romans 8 new international version niv life through the spirit. In this chapter the apostle paul continues to address the practical and progressive aspect of salvation chapters 6 8, which traditionally has been called sanctification, but which may be more accurately known as soul or life salvation. A description of the deplorable condition of the gentile world, which begins the proof of the doctrine of justification by faith, here laid down at acts 1. For if abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory.
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