Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Does paul write this section out of anger toward his fellow jews. Chapter 9 brings a slight shift in focus to the book of romans. Preparation from romans eight in romans chapter eight, verses 2830, we have a beautiful revelation concerning gods foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification and glorification of the believer in jesus christ the lord. Is what he writes here a contradiction of his former words.
David guzik commentary on romans 9, where paul explains how god has not failed his children of promise, israel, although they have missed the messiah. God offers the gift of his righteousness to everyone who comes to christ by faith. This is one of the most overlooked passages in the new testament. Romans 9, new international version niv the bible app. Romans chapter 10, israel needs faith righteousness romans 10. If you want to read more, you can get my book, the rejustification of god. At the bottom of this post, youll find an overview of romans 9 and a list of questions to ask if you happen to be teaching this chapter. Nov 15, 2011 take a look at the breakdown of romans 9 below. Romans 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Agape bible study romans chapter 9 israel, gods chosen. Remember, christ is with the jewishchristians and the gentilechristians, too. Romans 9 i am speaking the truth in christi am not lying. I have in my library a book by a very famous preacher who has dozens of.
Paul wants israel to believe in christ so that the nation will be given gods righteousness and then possess salvation, but their religious zeal, misunderstanding of gods righteousness, and pursuit of human righteousness has blinded them to the person and work of christ. The theme of romans is found in chapter 1, verses 1617. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Romans 9 niv pauls anguish over israel i speak bible. Romans 9 page 1 of24 romans chapter 9 romans chapter 9 introduction chapters 9 11 of romans form a unit. Barrett, a commentary on the epistle to the romans, p. Now, in romans 9 through 11, paul deals with the problem associated with the condition of israel.
This is not christian sonship, but the sonship mentioned in exodus 4. 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. Romans 9 niv bible i speak the truth in christi am not. As if he had said, this is a clear type of things to come. Choice of gentiles in the scriptural prophecies of god, romans 9.
Chapter 11 israels future, one day all israel will be saved, restored, reunited in the people of god. The apostle paul uses the comparison of being married until death parts them and they are legally free to remarry to that of being freed from the law and the penalty of it because the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives rom 7. The subject matter of these three chapters is the nation israel see 9. Romans commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Pauls audienceroman church jews and gentiles, he speaks to both. Romans 10 summary and outline spokane bible church. Romans 9 page 1 of24 romans chapter 9 romans chapter 9introduction chapters 911 of romans form a unit. Romans 9 new international version niv pauls anguish over israel. Romans 9 ellicotts commentary for english readers bible hub. At this time i will come and sarah shall have a son. When a plague took place, or any public calamity, it was customary to take one of the lowest or most execrable of the people, and devote him to the dii manes or infernal gods.
Romans 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. With these three keys before us, the difficult chapter of romans 9 becomes much less difficult. Read all of romans 9 there remained one important question to be considered, namely, how this salvation, common to jew and gentile, both alienated from godthis doctrine that there was no differencewas to be reconciled with the special promises made to the jews. 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. Paul, after strongly declaring his love and esteem for them, sets himself to answer the grand objection of his countrymen. Introduction romans is the greatest book in the new testament. 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. Points out the manner in which god has chosen to communicate the knowledge of his name to both jews and gentiles. In his commentary on the passage before us, romans 9. Romans 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. If you want to read more about calvinism, check out other posts in this blog series. 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.
A critical and exegetical commentary on the epistle to the romans. Romans 7 bible study and summary bible verses, quotes. This week we are beginning a new series called understanding gods plan from romans 911. Romans 9, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In romans 9 11 paul treats one of the most bewildering problems that faced the early church.
A study through the book of romans bible baptist church. It is certainly the most overlooked section in the book of romans. If romans 9 affords more than one interpretation, then the one that best coincides with this paradigm is probably the correct interpretation. Read romans 9 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. My next article will concentrate on the historical factors that help us understand why paul wrote romans, and how chapter 9 contributes to that purpose.
Romans 8 romans 9 romans 10 read all of romans 9 there remained one important question to be considered, namely, how this salvation, common to jew and gentile, both alienated from godthis doctrine that there was no differencewas to be reconciled with the special promises made to the jews. Why was paul the perfect person to write about this problem. This one book in your bible condenses down into 16 chapters the greatest themes. So the result of adam s sin is that everyone is guilty. The chapter 8 passage deals with gods love and faithfulness and this chapter 9 statement testifies to pauls willing sacrifice of himself for the sake of the salvation of his kinsmen. Learn bible quiz romans 9 with free interactive flashcards. Understanding gods plan romans 911 sermon series keep. Chapter 15 really, paul just wants all the romans to live in harmony together and glorify god together without worrying about their differences.
These involve both israels place in gods plans and gods own character. The subject of the preceding chapters, the development of the gospel scheme, has been worked up to a climax. 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. The book of romans is among my favorites in the entire bible. Admittedly, gods attribute of omniscience is a paradox, but only because of. Next chapter of romans the book of romans, chapter 9 we hope that you find the content of the book of romans, chapter 9 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. Commentaries for romans chapter 9 the apostles concern that his countrymen were strangers to the gospel. Gods past dealings with israel, romans 9 chapter 9 1.
The apostles concern that his countrymen were strangers to the gospel. John gills exposition of the bible he preached in the same church as c. The focal point of the next three chapters of romans is on the jewish people. Romans 9 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. In romans chapters one through eight, paul thoroughly convinced us about mans need and gods glorious provision in jesus christ through the holy spirit.
Choice of israel in the sovereign purpose of god, romans 9. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz romans 9 flashcards on quizlet. In galatians man is justified by believing, in romans god gives his own righteousness to the believer for his justification. Paul begins by declaring how heartbroken he is about the state of his people israel. In these chapters paul draws upon scripture after scripture to unravel the rejection of the gospel. See proofs in schleusner, and see the observations at the end of the chapter. Apostle paul now turns his attention to his countrymen according to the flesh, the israelites.
Israel pursued righteousness in an almost fanatical manner over the many centuries but failed to attain it while the gentiles did not pursue it at all and found it. The flow of thought could have gone from chapter 8 right into chapter 12. At the appointed time i will return, and sarah will have a son. In romans 911 paul treats one of the most bewildering problems that faced the early church. In romans chapter 7, paul discussed the idea of the law and how it only pertains to those who are believers. It was therefore necessary to remove this obstacle, lest it should impede the course of the gospel. Romans 9 tackles challenging and hardtofollow issues. This chapter is so troublesome to some bible teachers that they. This book has caused many to come to saving faith as they are walked down the roman road of romans 3. Paul wrote romans to reveal gods sovereign plan of salvation 18, to show how jews and gentiles fit into that plan 911, and to exhort them to live righteous and harmonious lives 1216. H ere is a romans chapter seven bible study with commentary romans 7. Romans with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Paul expresses his great sorrow for the unbelief and obstinacy of the jews, romans 9.
Through those lessons, paul lays out reason after reason of the idea of, without god, we cant. Admittedly, gods attribute of omniscience is a paradox, but only because of our inability to conceptualize it. The epistle to the romans chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate why and how god could choose to reject the nation of israel except for a remnant and accept people from among the gentiles summary with the conclusion of chapter eight paul has completed his description of how gods righteousness was manifested in. Did the jews have any advantages over the gentiles. Romans chapter 7 one of the themes throughout the book of romans is the certainty of salvation through jesus christ. Romans 9 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.