This commentary has been through advanced checking. 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. Hes sending this letter ahead of him as a way of introducing himself and of sharing lots and we mean lots of theological goodies. 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. 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. He had proved that, by union with christ in his death and resurrection, believers who are thereby justified are also sanctified.
He hides there with his mind closed, refusing to read romans 6 or 8 and thereby put romans 7 in its proper context. Romans 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Our problems now are real but they pale in comparison to what awaits us. 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. 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. After the internal struggle that paul expressed at the end. Many things are good, but only one thing is best, and thats to be saved from hell. 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. His commentary on romans was first published in 1835. Romans 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. An enduring faith romans chapter 8 summary the joseph plan. We have double comfort in the fact that the context of chapter 8.
Commentaries for romans chapter 8 the freedom of believers from condemnation. 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. As it turns out, pauls never been to rome, but he wants to go. 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. Romans 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. Romans 1 to 8 summary sermon by neil richardson, romans 1. Romans chapter 7 is the last retreat of the religious sinner. 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.
Study the bible online using commentary on romans 8 and more. 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. He begins with another simple explanation of the gospel, gods good news about. Romans 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. But in the former part of the same chapter, the word law is employed to denote the moral law. Romans 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The former was translated and published in france in 1841, and the latter republished in england in 1838. Romans 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A study guide for romans 8 by coty pinckney, desiring god community church, charlotte nc. While all scripture is godbreathed and profitable, certain sections stand out as especially used by god over the centuries, particularly the book of romans. A liberating commentary on romans 6, 7 and 8romans 7. First, he spends a couple minutes helping you make the most of look at the book. Who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the spirit. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Gods righteous judgment is not withheld because someone has heard the law.
Pauls letter to the romans a free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of romans in easy english. Romans 8 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Romans 8 hodges commentary on romans, ephesians and first corinthians. The design of god in sending his son into the world was to redeem men from sin, 3,4. Romans with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Commentary sermon notes romans chapter 8 matthew janzen what the law could not do romans 8 pt.
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. Romans 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Romans chapter 8 is the expression of the unconditional love which is given to us thru christ jesus our lord and saviour. Many of the people of god have, accordingly, found this chapter a wellspring of comfort to. Commentary for romans 8 the freedom of believers from condemnation. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.
This is a bible study from through the bible with les feldick on the book of romans, chapter 8. Paul will explain in chapter 8 how the holy spirit can give to christians the power to live a holy life. Study romans 8 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of romans. The whole work was rewritten and enriched with his mature studies in 1864. Pastor john introduces a new series focused on romans 8. Now if anyone does not have the spirit of christ, he is not his. Romans 8, new international version niv the bible app. 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. 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. What the believer is obligated to do, if we may borrow oswald chambers. 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. 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.
All of pauls epistles, unless it be hebrews, fall very naturally into five sections, as follows. Bible commentary on the book of romans, chapter 8, by dr. A study guide for the greatest chapter in the bible. What we are going to do today is begin to walk through some chapters in the book of romans. 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. Believers may be chastened of the lord, but will not be condemned with the world. Romans 8 is the eighth chapter of the epistle to the romans in the new testament of the christian bible. All things, all which can be the causes or means of any real good to the faithful christian. This is urged by their christian baptism and union with christ. 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. Bible study and summary what christians want to know. What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later romans 8. Read romans 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise.
Romans 8 scofield reference bible commentary bible study tools. Romans 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of romans chapter fifteen. Commentary on the book of romans by matthew henry new. Thank you lesfeldickministries for these youtube video uploads. 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. More than anything else the apostle wanted his fellow jews to be saved.
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