Romans 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. The book of romans is the new testaments longest, most structured, and. Through everything god made, they can clearly see his invisible qualitieshis eternal power and divine nature.
In the second half of romans 1, paul described the downward progression followed by humanity in our sin. Pauls letter to the romans a free bible version and commentary on the new. Watch our overview video on the book of romans, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The expression, whom i serve in my spirit in the gospel of his son, is striking and significant. But if the apostle had said he was declared to be the son of god according to. Paul explained in romans chapter 1 that he had always longed to go to rome to visit those who were. Romans free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
In romans 2, paul springs a bit of a trap for religious people, especially for religious jews living under the law. 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. Paul explained in romans chapter 1 that he had always longed to go to rome to visit those who were called by. The view of the apostle is, as origen rightly perceived, that he had received grace and apostleship through the. When paul wrote the book of romans, he had been a christian preacher for some 20 years.
Romans with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Paul, a servant of jesus christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of god. Chapter 15 really, paul just wants all the romans to live in harmony together and glorify god together without worrying about their differences. Romans chapter 1 discover the 66 books of the bible. Watch our overview video on the book of romans, which breaks down the. What does it mean to not be ashamed of the gospel romans 1. Knowing god an extraterrestrial message chuck missler. Romans 10 niv brothers and sisters, my hearts bible gateway. 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. Paul wrote the letter to the believers in rome, hence the name romans. Romans 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Those who would make man to consist of but two parts, soul and body, cannot properly explain spirit and soul and body i thess.
Romans chapter 1 introduction middletown bible church. Paul begins to explain from verse 18 onwards why the gospel greek. 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. The beginning of chapter 2, words originally written as part of a single flowing text, make it clear that all people are accountable to god, and that all people are guilty of sin romans 2. Paul, a bondservant of jesus christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of god. This section is an exposition on the early part of genesis. In this manner do these writers, though each in a different way, make void all that is said throughout this epistle and elsewhere in the scriptures on that most important expression, the righteousness of god, through the revelation of which the apostle declares that the gospel is the power of god unto salvation, romans 1. In chapter 2 paul announces the judgment of god according to truth, explaining. Romans 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Romans 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Paul identifies himself as both a servant of jesus and an apostle, representing christs authority and message to others.
John calvin said of the book of romans, when anyone understands this epistle, he has a passage opened to him to the understanding of the whole scripture. This is the first of three parts summarizing the book of romans discussing the introduction of romans as well as sections romans 1. Pauls letter to the christians in rome is a thorough and clear presentation of the gospel, or good news, about salvation through faith in jesus christ. Believers are united to christ, that they may bring forth fruit unto god. Paul was a servant of jesus as we read in his own words in romans 1. Shall the clay say to him who forms it, what are you making. That, certainly, is the theme of the epistle to the romans, as it is the theme of. All of chapter 7 of first corinthians is about this very thing. Man lacks and needs the righteousness of god verse 17. Before we begin in the book of romans we need to look at the penman, paul.
Eternally grateful for the specific words written in romans 8. We are all slaves to our sin and in need of salvation from the wrath of god in judgment against us romans 1. A variety of commentators pick the date of writing anywhere from 53 to 58 a. Why did paul say the gospel brings salvation to the jew first and then the gentile. The book of romans has life changing truth but it must be approached with effort and determination to understand what the holy spirit said through the apostle paul. In the first chapter the apostle had announced that the righteousness of god was revealed in the gospel, which is on that account the power of god unto salvation to every one that believeth. Based on the material from acts and the corinthian epistles, the book of romans clearly indicates that it was written from corinth on pauls third missionary journey. Study romans 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. That fulfillment is accomplished, not simply as followers of a philosophy, or a.
On his way to jerusalem, he had three months in corinth without any pressing duties. Notice that paul calls himself a servant of jesus christ. One is apt to wonder that if this be the meaning, it was not expressed more simply. The doctrines of the book are considered and discussed under four main propositions. Romans 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Romans chapter 1 page 3 of24 paul, namely the book of romans and his other writings that are now part of scripture. Romans 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the romans in the new testament of the christian bible. In this sense it is applied to the disciples of christ at large 1 corinthians 7. Man deserves and has earned the wrath of god verse 18. Zeigler from spirit food christian center in winnetka, california begins teaching a message titled understanding the book of. For in the gospel a righteousness from god is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written. Mar 05, 2020 book of romans bible survey what are the pauline epistles.
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