Bible commentary on the book of romans, chapter , by dr. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep. Commentary on the book of romans by matthew henry new. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Romans, new international version niv the bible app. Prays for the saints at rome, and expresses his desire to see them. Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except. The book of romans is the fullest and most comprehensive statement of christianity. Book of romans chapter honor authority bible study. Paul began romans 12 by declaring that the only reasonable response is to become living sacrifices in service to god.
Commentaries for romans chapter the duty of subjection to governors. On his way to jerusalem, he had three months in corinth without any pressing duties. Romans 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. Romans commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A lesson of subjection to lawful authority, romans. While i would agree that it is wrong to murder an abortionist, which would be overcoming evil by evil rom. There is no salvation under the law of the old covenanat. Luke who wrote the books of acts, went with paul on these missionary journeys and even went to rome with him. Paul means that we should be subject to our government not only because we fear punishment if we break the law, but also because we fear god, who knows our hearts. When paul wrote the book of romans, he had been a christian preacher for some 20 years. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Introduction to the letter of paul to the romans the roman empire and the early church.
Cbi the book of romans dealing with sin chapter one the righteousness and wrath of god page 4 the book of romans chapter one the righteousness and wrath of god i. The roman elite society was famous for excessive eating and adultery. 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. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Romans 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. The nasb is used but other translations can be used alongside the bible studies. I find that too many of these notes are simply the greek word. Theseand other such commandmentsare summed up in this one commandment.
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 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to god as those who have been brought from death to life. Romans is significant to american history because it played a critical role in the american revolution. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. John mark ministered for a short time with paul and barnabas. Romans is literally loaded with essential christian doctrine, and no bible education is complete without a thorough examination of this book. Corinthians, galatians and romans, written during the third missionary journey, probably at ephesus, philippi, and corinth. Romans chapter matthew henry complete commentary on. Remember, christ is with the jewishchristians and the gentilechristians, too. Romans there are three good lessons taught us in this chapter, where the apostle enlarges more upon his precepts than he had done in the foregoing chapter, finding them more needful to be fully pressed. You are aware of what paul teaches in romans about being in.
Chapter 15 really, paul just wants all the romans to live in harmony together and glorify god together without worrying about their differences. Authored by the apostle paul under the power and guidance of the holy spirit, this piece of ancient writing has become the most influential letter in the world. Christians having become the subjects of a kingdom which is not of this world, might be led to suppose that they were released from the. There are those, who for several different reasons. Introduction romans is the greatest book in the new testament. Romans commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Moos commentary on romans is massive, just a bit over pages.
Romans let every person be subject to the governing. Romans chapter matthew henry concise commentary on. 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. Romans chapter paul begins romans chapter by addressing the issue of submitting yourselves to government rulers. This one book in your bible condenses down into 16 chapters the greatest themes. May the god of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the holy spirit. Romans with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of romans. Paul, writing to the romans, whose city was the seat of the empire, speaks largely of obedience to magistrates. The gospel way of justification by faith, for jews and gentiles.
There are three good lessons taught us in this chapter, where the apostle enlarges more upon his precepts than he had done in the foregoing chapter, finding them more needful to be fully pressed. David guzik commentary on romans, in which paul describes the christians obligation to the authority given to government. Many times in acts, luke the beloved physician, when he speaks of. For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew god. This commentary has been through advanced checking. 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. In romans 12 and, paul has described what it looks like to live as a christian in response to the great mercy god has shown us. Whatever the persons in authority over us themselves may be, yet the just power they have, must be submitted to and obeyed. In this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of romans.
Sep 07, 2008 the list of behaviors that paul describes in verse of chapter reads like a summary of a people magazine from the years 5659 in rome. The old testament proves the proposition of romans. To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyones account where there is no law. Romans chapter inductive bible study and questions. Agape bible study lessons for the letter of paul to the romans. Romans is the thirteenth chapter of the epistle to the romans in the new testament of the christian bible. The series of bible study questions is meant to lead one into the discovery of the scriptures teaching. Romans 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Home bible studies romans studies romans these small group studies of romans contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.
The book of romanschapter white feather ministries. A study through the book of romans bible baptist church. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Romans new international version niv submission to governing authorities. There are three good lessons taught us in this chapter, where the apostle enlarges more upon his precepts than he had done in the foregoing. 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 necessity of immediate conversion to god proved from the shortness and uncertainty of time. The necessity of immediate conversion to god proved from the shortness and uncertainty of time, romans. The grace of the gospel teaches us submission and quiet, where pride and the carnal mind only see causes for murmuring and discontent. He said that believers in christ should follow the rules set forth by their government while remembering that god is the true authority and, as such, has established these governing bodies.
Martin luther commanded every christian to memorize romans wordforword, and though we may never reach luthers goal, we can certainly give ourselves to understanding the letters wisdom. Romans for dummies libertarian christian institute. Each section of romans is broken up into teaching or study sections. Paul wrote to the roman christians because he was eager to preach the gospel to them, so as to. 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. Romans continues to describe what that christlike sacrifice looks like.
Expositor notes are in bold italic font god has the honor over every authority here on this earth, even though, our government here on earth is heading for hell, due to taking god out of the government, the pledge of allegiance, prayer and the bible out of our schools. Jun 16, 2018 james rogers may 10, 2017, weaving chapter back into romans another good piece about the context with romans 12 forming a single related unit, and then the main theme about christian prohibition on taking vengeance. A variety of commentators pick the date of writing anywhere from 53 to 58 a. Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience sake. Loyalists who favored obedience to king and parliament quoted romans for obvious reasons. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary over romans chapter. Romans is a short chapter that continues the theme of romans 12. I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Far different is the doctrine here taught by the apostle. Romans bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. It could be used to keep the church docile to the nazi regime in germany, and to impede the efforts of those in our own land who worked for equal rights for black people twenty years ago. Like many of the newer contributions to the nicnt series, this commentary on romans engages the greek text, making exegetical observations primarily in the footnotes.
For there is no authority except from god, and the authorities that exist are appointed by god. The authorities that exist have been established by god. Book of romans chapter honor authority bible study note to blog readers. Virtually every serious commentary on the book of romans has had to wrestle with the integrity of the last two chapters of the work, especially chapter 16. Led by neros example, the romans at the top of their society lived as omnivorous consumers. How do those in christ live, now that we have received gods great mercy for us. Romans commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Next chapter of romans the book of romans, chapter we hope that you find the content of the book of romans, chapter from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.