He meets it by further showing that it is the doctrine explicitly taught in the old testament romans 9. The expressed issue paul is addressing is whether or not the word of god had failed rom 9. He insists that god will keep his promises to israel, but that not everyone born to israel is truly israel. Although i do not hold webster to an equivalent of gods word, he did base his definitions primarily on the context of the king james bible.
Today and this has been true for most of church history the church is made up. That is, they which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of god. Is god forbid a poor translation in the king james bible by shawn brasseaux. In romans 9 we simply must not read an afterdeath significance into what is solely historical. Romans 9 i say the truth in christ, i lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the holy ghost. Romans 9 is vitally important to the christian, not only in the sense that it provides a basis for the theological doctrine of election, but in that it has great bearing on our spiritual life. Paul, after strongly declaring his love and esteem for them, sets himself to answer the grand objection of his countrymen. Romans explains god s plan of salvation by grace, through faith in jesus christ. Romans 9, king james version with apocrypha, american.
Nay but, o man, who art thou that repliest against god. I wrote a book on romans, the justification of god. June 9, 2016 my six favorite books on romans episode 877. This is part 9 of a series of evangelistic studies in the book of romans. This is mike within his footsteps ministries and wed like to welcome you to park nine in our study on the book of romans. Is god forbid a poor translation in the king james. Lets begin looking at your good question by reading romans 9. Gods sovereign purpose will focus each readers attention on the god of sc. Apr 19, 2019 notes of my personal study in the book of romans. God s sovereign purpose will focus each readers attention on the god of sc. Romans 9 is vitally important to the christian, not only in the sense that. We seek to provide believers with insight into god s word and character and accurately apply it to their daily walk with god. God replied that he would punish those who had sinned.
God forbid, but if any of you are damned on judgment day, you will not. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of god that showeth. After all, there are other places where this lovehate language is used, but the hate. Apr 07, 2018 god forbid that you should forget the context. Romans 9 turns a sharp corner and finds paul heartbroken that his people, the jews, have rejected christ. Romans lesson 9 chapter 3 the book of romans lesson 9, chapter 3 we barely got started on romans chapter 3 last time, and this week well continue it. God forbid online resources as substitutes for staring at the text until you see what glories are there. The former part of this assertion is refuted here, the latter, romans 9. The context of the letter is the gospel or good news of christ. Divinely inspired, paul passed on truths that are followed by believers to this day.
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. Take eight years and about 250 sermons times maybe an average of ten hours to prepare for each one. After all, there are other places where this lovehate language is used, but the hate doesnt really mean hate, i. Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, why hast thou made me thus. After moses destroyed the golden calf and executed judgment on the leaders, he went back up the mountain to make atonement for their sin exod. Romans 9 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Thats the phrase paul often uses to address an objection his readers might be having in response to what he has just written. Before we reread romans 3 i want you to keep in mind that what paul is doing at least for the first few verses of romans 3 is defending israels election as gods set apart people. For he saith to moses, i will have mercy on whom i will have mercy, and i will have compassion on whom i will have compassion. Romans 9 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
It occurs 26 times in the bible, the majority of the uses are from paul. But, in point of fact, this is not the issue paul is addressing. Not specifically catholics though, thats a whole other story. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john. Romans 9 king james version kjv 9 i say the truth in christ, i lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the holy ghost, 2 that i have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. Romans 9 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. The book of romans is pauls deep doctrinal letter to the roman churches. Second, the deterministic interpretation of romans 9 assumes that paul is concerned with individual salvation in this chapter. There is no unrighteousness, in anything that he does. As is his custom in the book of romans, paul follows up by rejecting the idea with the. The book of romans is the apostle pauls masterpiece, a carefully constructed summary of christian theology.
For this is the word of promise, at this time will i come, and sarah shall have a son. One of the problems for those who like to cite romans 9. God has a wonderful plan and purpose for the jew tomorrow, but this plan and purpose cannot be. The sum is, god accepts all believers, and them only. Jun 09, 2016 i would have to do the arithmetic, tony. Oct 30, 2018 the book of romans is the apostle pauls masterpiece, a carefully constructed summary of christian theology. If you will carefully look at the study of the book of romans up until chapter 9, the apostle paul is laying out a pattern that i dont think you can miss. Friend, if you read critical bible commentaries, you have surely come across people disparaging the english namely, the king james scriptures for being too weak compared to the original hebrew and greek. Romans 9 is god speaking to us with his authority through paul to tell us. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled israel and the sovereign justice of god, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland.
Apr 30, 2016 lets begin looking at your good question by reading romans 9. God cannot be unjust because he is inherently just and can never in any way contradict. I speak the truth in christi am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the holy spirit. If you have a bible that puts old testament quotations in small caps, you can. Romans 9, king james version with apocrypha, american edition.
All are not israel, who are of israel the jews vehemently maintained the contrary. There is only one outside source i will occasionally use to help clarify some definitions of words, and that is noah websters 1828 american dictionary of the english language. That experience would understandably cause any loving parent to pause and reflect on his or her spiritual resources. Is god forbid a poor translation in the king james bible. Romans 8 ended with pauls grand declaration that nothing can separate those who are in christ jesus from the love of god.
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