Commentary on Romans 9:10-33
Before studying the purpose of God according to election [Rom 9:11] we will make a running commentary on Rom 9:10-33. Reading through the passage we will comment on what certain of the verses say rather than what they are presumed to say by those who don’t believe what they say. Commentary on this passage includes […]
Paul’s Burden for Israelites, Rom 9:1-9
Paul expressed his heavy burden for the Israelites in Rom 9. He was the apostle to the Gentiles [Gal 2:7] and yet he never lost his burden for the Jews. The reason is that Jews are not automatically children of God because they are Israelites. They must have faith in Jesus Christ to become children […]
More Than Conquerors, Rom 8:31-39
Nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. In Rom 8:28 we saw that all things work together for good to them that love God. In Rom 8:31-39 Paul lists many things that are not good. And in the case of each of these […]
Intercession and Predestination, Rom 8:26-30
In Rom 8:26-30, we will study intercession and predestination, the intercession of the Holy Spirit and the predestination of believers. Intercession – Rom 8:26-28 Rom 8:26 “Likewise,” refers to something before. In Rom 8:22 the whole creation groaneth. In Rom 8:23 even we ourselves groan. Likewise, the Spirit groans with groanings which cannot be uttered. […]
Sons of God, Rom 8:14-25
When we get saved we become the sons of God [Jn 1:12] through our new birth in Jesus Christ. Our birth as sons of God involves three things that are discussed in the middle of Rom 8. These three things are our adoption, our inheritance and our redemption. As sons of God we receive: Our […]
Carnally Minded and Spiritually Minded Christians, Rom 8:1-21
In Rom 8:1-8 Paul contrasts carnally minded and spiritually minded Christians. Both are saved but only one pleases God. We will study this passage by simply explaining the differences between carnally minded and spiritually minded Christians. Spiritually minded Christians walk after the Spirit; carnally minded Christians walk after the flesh – Rom 8:1-4 – that […]
Four Laws, Rom 7:14-25
In the latter part of Rom 7 and the first part of Rom 8 we find four laws. These laws are the law in my members, the law of God, the law of sin and the law of the Spirit. By studying these four laws we get a clearer picture of why we cannot be […]
Delivered From the Law, Rom 7:1-13
In Rom 7:6 Paul says, Now we are delivered from the law. For a law abiding Jew, being delivered from the law would be unthinkable. As we saw in our study of Galatians, Jews were trying to put Gentile Christians back under the law by commanding that they be circumcised and keep the law of […]
Let Not Sin Reign, Rom 6:12-23
In Rom 6:12-23 Paul explains why we should not let sin reign in our mortal bodies. He gives a practical reason, a doctrinal reason and a rational reason. We will examine each of these reasons why we should not let sin reign. The Practical Reason – Rom 6:12-16 – after we get saved sin still […]
Dead to Sin, Rom 6:1-11
Some men are inclined to preach licentiousness because “where sin abounded, grace did much more abound,” [Rom 5:20]. In Rom 6:1-11, Paul answers the challenge, “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?” No, because we are dead to sin. In this passage Paul explains how we are dead to sin and the consequence […]