Ft commentary on the book of romans chapter 9

My next article will concentrate on the historical factors that help us understand why paul wrote romans, and how chapter 9 contributes to that purpose. In this preventing, effectual, distinguishing grace, he acts as a benefactor, whose grace is his own. Romans 3 begins with a questionandanswer session, as if between paul and an imagined opponent. Study romans 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Romans chapter 9 explains that god has the right to make us how he pleases. May 30, 2014 dustin segers and i will be discussing calvinism and romans chapter 9. Once we recognize the importance of this jewish motif in romans, we can give romans 9 11 its appropriate place in the letter. God made a covenant with the people that he would be their god and they would be his people. I cut my teeth as a babe in christ with thru the bible radio. This is the sum of the ninth, tenth, and eleventh chapters. For not all who are descended from israel are israel. Romans chapter 9 kjv king james version he has violated your marriage vows according to the bible.

When a plague took place, or any public calamity, it was customary to take one of the lowest or most execrable of the people, and devote him to the dii manes or infernal gods. These involve both israels place in gods plans and gods own character. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of romans. That i have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. Romans 9, new international version niv the bible app. Please leave your own comment so that we can all learn from one another. Being about to discuss the rejection of the jews and the calling of the gentiles, and to show that the whole agrees with the sovereign electing love of god. Romans commentary nicnt 1996 edition g campbell morgan. But men shall not be received into eternal life or subjected to eternal damnation at the last day in collective bodies, but. Have you even read that god hardened someones heart and wondered why our god would do that to someone. While the other laws were written in a book by moses, this law of everlasting obligation was written on tables of stone by the finger of god, and it alone was deposited in the ark. Wherein the holy, happy people of god differ from others, gods grace alone makes them differ.

It is authored by paul the apostle, while he was in corinth in the mid 50s ad, with the help of an amanuensis secretary, tertius, who adds his own greeting in romans 16. Among the jews, generally, the state of things was hardly much better. And paul not only asks questions, he also answers them. The interpretation of romans chapter nine romans 9 has been called the sugar stick of extreme, calvinist predestination preparation from romans eight in romans chapter eight, verses 2830, we have a beautiful revelation concerning gods foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification and glorification of. I say the truth in christ, i lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the holy ghost, that i have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. Paul, after strongly declaring his love and esteem for them, sets himself to answer the grand objection of his countrymen. I hand out the take home study at the conclusion of each chapter unless there is a major divide within the chapter so that they can over the chapter at. Nov 15, 2011 pauls letters are also peppered with questions. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of romans. The flow of thought could have gone from chapter 8 right into chapter 12. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic which limits the observer to the content offered by the book of romans. Sproul has himself written an outstanding introductory level commentary on romans. Paul then talked about the prophet hosea and what he had said about the ones that god loves.

Jan 27, 2015 with these three keys before us, the difficult chapter of romans 9 becomes much less difficult. Dec 15, 2016 that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the lord jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that god hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. The book of romans is among my favorites in the entire bible. Romans 9, new living translation nlt the bible app. Romans 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Without some understanding of this very deep and profound mystery it would be impossible for us to make sense of gods dealing with israel and even with the church for that matter. This chapter is so troublesome to some bible teachers that they would prefer it not to be in scripture. If the foundation is built right, then the whole building the christian life can be strong. The subject matter of these three chapters is the nation israel see 9. It is the most quoted old testament book in the new testament i believe. This book has caused many to come to saving faith as they are walked down the roman road of romans 3. Paul begins by declaring how heartbroken he is about the state of his people israel. In his commentary on the passage before us, romans 9.

Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Romans one, romans two, romans three, romans four, romans five, romans six, romans seven, romans eight, romans nine, romans ten, romans eleven, romans twelve, romans thirteen, rom. Dec 22, 2012 if romans 9 affords more than one interpretation, then the one that best coincides with this paradigm is probably the correct interpretation. Chapter 9 brings a slight shift in focus to the book of romans.

It excited feelings which it could not satisfy, and thus contributed to produce that general ferment which existed at this period. Romans 10 summary and outline spokane bible church. Though the apostle knew that the jews were now in a state of rejection, yet he knew also that they were in this state through their own obstinacy, and that god was still waiting to be gracious, and consequently, that they might still repent and turn to him. We will see in the beginning of this chapter a sorrowful paul. One of the pastors i regard most highly in terms of his ministry in my life told me that he would try not to teach on chapter 9, even if he were teaching through the book of romans chapter by chapter. Of his concern for their salvation he had already given ample proof, when he was willing to become a. As it turns out, pauls never been to rome, but he wants to go. We will also be discussing the armenian interpretation of that text. If you want to read more about calvinism, check out other posts in this blog series. On the contrary, it is through isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. The sheer number of commentaries on romans makes it somewhat difficult to choose a top 5.

See proofs in schleusner, and see the observations at the end of the chapter. Oct 05, 2012 in the remainder of romans 9 paul continues to prove that all israel is not what many had naively understood. The gospel way of justification by faith, for jews and gentiles. Romans summarygods amazing story of relentless grace.

Romans chapter 9 continued discover the 66 books of the. L ets take a close look at romans chapter 3 and study it together and add some personal commentary to it. I have left for myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to baal. Paul poses questions, much like those one would expect from someone taking issue with what paul wrote in romans chapter 2. For i could wish that myself were accursed from christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh. It the longest and the most famous of all the apostles writings to christians at rome whom he hoped soon to visit. Agape bible study romans chapter 9 israel, gods chosen. I say the truth in christ, i lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the holy ghost, 2.

In may of 1738, a failed minister and missionary went unwillingly to small bible study where someone read aloud from martin luthers commentary on romans. Now, in romans 9 through 11, paul deals with the problem associated with the condition of israel. All are not israel, who are of israel the jews vehemently maintained the contrary. Romans chapter 10, israel needs faith righteousness. The rejection of the jews by the gospel dispensation, did not break gods promise to the patriarchs. In romans chapters one through eight, paul thoroughly convinced us about mans need and gods glorious provision in jesus christ through the holy spirit. This book a letter is the foundation of the entire christian faith and has changed the hearts of many as they read and. Hosea was used as an example of gods love for the people. For not all who are descended from israel belong to israel rom 9. Beloved lord, it was through the old covenant people of israel that the. The epistle to the romans chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate why and how god could choose to reject the nation of israel except for a remnant and accept people from among the gentiles summary with the conclusion of chapter eight paul has completed his description of how gods righteousness was manifested in. The promises are made good to the spiritual seed of abraham. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible.

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 chapter 10 kjv king james version esaias is the nt greek rendering of the prophet isaiah. This system promised more than it could accomplish. Read romans 9 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. And although he has the power to put his wrath over us, he does not. Israel, gods chosen people previous romans lessons list next beloved lord, it was through the old covenant people of israel that the promised seed of the messiah was preserved. Romans is an invaluable document of the early church because it is a methodical portrayal of the gospel that paul preached. Romans 9 tackles challenging and hardtofollow issues.

They abound in quotations from the doctrinal parts, but seldom make that use of them which the apostle makes in this. The glory of gods presence filled the tabernacle and the temple. The sum is, god accepts all believers, and them only. Prays for the saints at rome, and expresses his desire to see them. With these three keys before us, the difficult chapter of romans 9 becomes much less difficult. At the bottom of this post, youll find an overview of romans 9 and a list of questions to ask if you happen to be teaching this chapter.

Israel, gods chosen people previous romans lessons list next. Romans 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The book of romans is a masterfully written exposition on gods grace and the righteousness that comes by grace through faith. Being about to discuss the rejection of the jews and the calling of the gentiles, and to show that the whole agrees with the sovereign electing love of god, the apostle expresses strongly his affection for his people. Romans is the thirteenth chapter of the epistle to the romans in the new testament of the christian bible. This is another word that you will want to pay close attention as you study through this whole book. Paul wants israel to believe in christ so that the nation will be given gods righteousness and then possess salvation, but their religious zeal, misunderstanding of gods righteousness, and pursuit of human righteousness has blinded them to the person and work of christ. Romans chapter 9 discover the 66 books of the bible. This is a point which is rarely considered by professors. The former part of this assertion is refuted here, the latter, romans 9. In addition to this volume, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of romans. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Every bible book including romans has its specialized purposes.

Study the bible online using commentary on romans 9 and more. Commentaries for romans chapter 9 the apostles concern that his countrymen were strangers to the gospel. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the great themes of pauls epistle. Romans chapter 10 kjv king james version 1 brethren, my hearts desire and prayer to god for israel is, that they might be saved 2 for i bear them record that they have a zeal of god, but not according to knowledge 3 for they being ignorant of gods righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of god. Romans 9 page 1 of24 romans chapter 9 romans chapter 9 introduction chapters 9 11 of romans form a unit. Romans 9 commentary the promises are made good to the. If you want to read more, you can get my book, the rejustification of god. The apostle, having plainly asserted and largely proved that justification and salvation are to had by faith only, and not by the works of the law, by christ and not by moses, comes in this and the following chapters to anticipate an objection which might be made against this.