Look at the book romans 9 commentary

Jun 17, 2015 gods unconditional election causes many to say that he must be unrighteous. 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. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. The jews stand in relation to them, are their children, and proud enough they are of it. Unique within pauls writings, romans 911 is provoked by the question of what the gospel means for jewish people who do not embrace jesus as christ. The relation of romans 916 to romans 18 it is generally agreed that the book of romans divides rather nicely into two parts.

Paul shows how jesus created the new covenant family of abraham through. Volume 2 of a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistle to the romans. Introduction and commentary on romans iviii commentary on romans ixxvi and essays volume 2 of international critical commentary international critical commentary on the holy scriptures of the old and new testaments. The main things are the plain things, and the plain things are the main things. But when he got a clear look at the commandments of god and honestly measured his. Romans 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Paul appeals to roman christians to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to god v. Take eight years and about 250 sermons times maybe an average of ten hours to prepare for each one. Paul begins by declaring how heartbroken he is about the state of his people israel. However, a closer look at the context not only disproves calvinism, but also reveals a better understanding of gods nature and working among men. Later paul expanded on this theme in his letter to the romans, clearly explaining the relationships between the lord, israel, and the church in chapters 911.

The sovereignty of god in salvation romans 9 introduction if romans 8 has the distinction of being the highwater mark of the new testament, chapter 9 has the dubious honor of teaching one of the most emotionally volatile doctrines of all the bible, that of election. No clearer illustration shows that works had nothing to do with gods choice of whom he would use for his purpose. Romans 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. These involve both israels place in gods plans and gods own character. Romans 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Sidlow baxter in explore the book, states in his introduction to romans. Paul shows how jesus created the new covenant family of. But when he got a clear look at the commandments of god and honestly measured his life by them he knew he was in big trouble. Paul, after strongly declaring his love and esteem for them, sets himself to answer the grand objection of his countrymen. Before we begin in the book of romans we need to look at the penman, paul. He was called by god as an apostle when christ visited him on the road to damascus. If you look up the words from the king james bible in a greekhebrew lexicon youll see the language of romans 9.

He says, dont be conformed to this world, but be transformed. I receive a percentage of revenue if you buy from amazon on my blog. This commentary is a musthave on every believers shelf. The context chapters 911 form the immediate context, dealing with the question of jewish unbelief.

Romans 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. The great issue at stake in these chapters is gods faithfulness. He cant choose some and not others, and be good and just. Jun 09, 2016 i would have to do the arithmetic, tony. That is, although it was now his will, because of their obstinate unbelief, to show his wrath which necessarily presupposes sin. Shulam and le cornu give us a versebyverse commentary to help understand the book of romans as a jewish text. He was born according to promise, when his mother was past age, and his father well stricken in years. Romans 9 tackles challenging and hardtofollow issues.

The apostles concern that his countrymen were strangers to the gospel. When we read pauls ruminations on this issue, we need to consider a few things, including. 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. As we look at romans chapter 9, remember one thingobservation, interpretation, application. An exegetical and practical commentary for pastors and teachers this volume in the kregel exegetical library combines uptodate scholarship and concrete application to serve as an ideal guide for preaching and teaching the foundational new testament book of romans.

You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. Romans 9 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. It is a pleasure to welcome this work on romans 916, which displays the same fine characteristics of the first volume. I wrote a book on romans, the justification of god.

If any book has a flood of commentaries, it is the letter of romans. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. This book has caused many to come to saving faith as they are walked down the roman road of romans 3. Readers are introduced to the ancient jewish texts, comparing them with the dead sea scrolls, intertestamental literature, and early rabbinic writings. Commentary on the book of romans relevant bible teaching. Watch our overview video on the book of romans, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Unique within pauls writings, romans 9 11 is provoked by the question of what the gospel means for jewish people who do not embrace jesus as christ. Gods law is needed to show people that they have sinned.

There is no shepherd found like unto moses, who was willing to lay down his life for the sheep. Introduction if romans 8 has the distinction of being the highwater mark of the new testament, chapter 9 has the dubious honor of teaching one of the most emotionally volatile doctrines of all the bible, that of election. List at least two changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses. This chapter is so troublesome to some bible teachers that they would prefer it not to be in scripture. Gods unconditional election causes many to say that he must be unrighteous.

The epistle to the romans is the complete and mature expression of the apostles main doctrine, which it unfolds in due order. Romans 9 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. 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. Bruce in the introduction to his commentary on the book of romans. That is what we are going to be looking at in romans 9. So, if what you said is true in regards to romans 9. When you are studying scripture, keep the light right on your feet and take one step at a time. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of romans. Romans 9 contains some of the most powerful and favorite prooftexts that are used by calvinists. As if he had said, this is a clear type of things to come. The book of romans is among my favorites in the entire bible. Saul means asked and this was the name he was using when he was persecuting the christians.

Points out the manner in which god has chosen to communicate the knowledge of his name to both jews and gentiles. Depending on divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. That is, thy flesh which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of god. Here is a complete commentary on romans written from a messianic jewish perspective. 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Seltz, the voice of the lutheran hour, lutheran hour ministries michael middendorfs commentary on romans is now complete. Commentaries such as hendriksens in baker book houses new testament commentary series and stoeckhardts con cordia mimeograph company, concordia seminary, st.

Paul has just established that god chose between jacob and esau which of them would receive the covenant promises and which would serve the other. The epistle to the romans is the complete and mature expression of the apostles main doctrine, which it. Romans 9, new living translation nlt the bible app. Romans 9 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Commentary on the book of romans by matthew henry new. Follow desiring god on instagram follow desiring god on youtube. Once again i cannot praise this book series by martin lloydjones, an incredible collection of sermons turned into a great commentary on romans. One of the pastors i regard most highly in terms of his ministry in. Here we see him at his greatest as a constructive thinker and theologian. Oct 18, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of romans, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Romans 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Before the apostle paul was saved he thought he was a spiritual giant, good enough to get into heaven by his own merits.