The kingdoms of Israel and Judah furnish a striking illustration of the inseparable connection between religion and morals. 24 So God let those people do all the bad things that they wanted to do. No wonder that, thus sick and dying as was this poor humanity of ours under the highest earthly culture, its many-voiced cry for the balm in Gilead, and the Physician there, "Come over and help us," pierced the hearts of the missionaries of the Cross, and made them "not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ!". 32 These people understand God's message about what is right. Romans 1:26 For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural * (NASB: Lockman). John Piper May 3, 1998 100 Shares Sermon. God chose me to be his apostle. in the gospel of his Son--to which Paul's whole religious life and official activity were consecrated. By whom--as the ordained channel. God’s Good News Concerning His Son. Amen--By this doxology the apostle instinctively relieves the horror which the penning of such things excited within his breast; an example to such as are called to expose like dishonor done to the blessed God. Among whom are ye also--that is, along with others; for the apostle ascribes nothing special to the Church of Rome (compare 1 Corinthians 14:36 ) [BENGEL]. This is here styled the "spirit," as an impalpable and immaterial nature ( John 4:24 ), and "the spirit of holiness," probably in absolute contrast with that "likeness, of sinful flesh" which He assumed. 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. who is blessed for ever! They are proud and they say how important they are. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. 1:10] a servant # 1:1 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface of Christ Jesus, # 1 Cor. (So these terms must be distinguished when used together, though, when standing alone, either of them includes the other). . WELCOME. He knew his life of sin and rebellion against God left him empty and feeling dead; but he just couldn’t find the strength to make a final, real decision for Jesus Christ. they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful--neither yielded the adoration due to Himself, nor rendered the gratitude which His beneficence demanded. In the face of these plain declarations of the descent of man's religious belief from loftier to ever lower and more debasing conceptions of the Supreme Being, there are expositors of this very Epistle (as REICHE and JOWETT), who, believing neither in any fall from primeval innocence, nor in the noble traces of that innocence which lingered even after the fall and were only by degrees obliterated by wilful violence to the dictates of conscience, maintain that man's religious history has been all along a struggle to rise, from the lowest forms of nature worship, suited to the childhood of our race, into that which is more rational and spiritual. Romans 2:1-15 English Standard Version (ESV) God's Righteous Judgment. and their foolish--"senseless," "stupid." For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. easyenglish.bibleBooks > EasyEnglish Bible >. 17 The good news explains how God accepts people as right with himself. is my witness, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers--so for the Ephesians ( Ephesians 1:15 Ephesians 1:15 ); so for the Philippians ( Philippians 1:3 Philippians 1:4 ); so for the Colossians ( Colossians 1:3 Colossians 1:4 ); so for the Thessalonians ( 1 Thessalonians 1:2 1 Thessalonians 1:3 ). Romans 8 We can live by God's Spirit. 29 They only think about wrong and bad things that they want to do. His prophets wrote about it in the Bible. so that they are without excuse--all their degeneracy being a voluntary departure from truth thus brightly revealed to the unsophisticated spirit. One is apt to wonder that if this be the meaning, it was not expressed more simply. They are always jealous of other people. The Grecians, who excelled them in wisdom, adored diseases and human passions. I must tell it to people who are wise as well as to those who are not very clever. but became vain--(compare Jeremiah 2:5 ). His prophets wrote about it in the Bible. But they still continue to do those bad things. They want many things for themselves. Here are the topics that can be found within the verses: English Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Romans 1:16-32 2 God promised this good news long ago, before it became true. according to the flesh--that is, in His human nature (compare Romans 9:5 , John 1:14 ); implying, of course, that He had another nature, of which the apostle immediately proceeds to speak. It's time for another commentary and it's focused on Romans 1:18-32 that would be tackling on God's wrath on mankind based on Romans 1:18-32. They strongly wanted to do things that they should be ashamed about. And may not a like distinction be observed between the two great divisions of Christendom, the Popish and the Protestant? Romans Commentary; CHARLES ELLICOTT - editor. in the holy scriptures--Though the Roman Church was Gentile by nation as it consisted mostly of proselytes to the Jewish faith to this Epistle), they are here reminded that in embracing Christ they had not cast off, but only the more profoundly yielded themselves to, Moses and the prophets ( Acts 13:32 Acts 13:33 ). . (4) Pride of wisdom, as it is a convincing evidence of the want of it, so it makes the attainment of it impossible ( Romans 1:22 ; and compare Matthew 11:25 , 1 Corinthians 3:18-20 ). Take up and read!”b. On this section, Note (1) "The wrath of God" against sin has all the dread reality of a "revelation from heaven" sounding in the consciences of men, in the self-inflicted miseries of the wicked, and in the vengeance which God's moral government, sooner or later, takes upon all who outrage it; so this "wrath of God" is not confined to high-handed crimes, or the grosser manifestations of human depravity, but is "revealed" against all violations of divine law of whatever nature--"against all ungodliness" as well as "unrighteousness of men," against all disregard of God in the conduct of life as well as against all deviations from moral rectitude; and therefore, since no child of Adam can plead guiltless either of "ungodliness" or of "unrighteousness," to a greater or less extent, it follows that every human being is involved in the awful sweep of "the wrath of God" ( Romans 1:18 ). EASY ENGLISH. . Everywhere in the world, people are talking about how you trust in Jesus Christ. We prefer, therefore, to understand it thus: "The righteousness of God is in the gospel message, revealed (to be) from (or 'by') faith to (or 'for') faith," that is, "in order to be by faith received." Nothing else. Romans 1 Commentary by William Sanday; THEODORE EPP. God himself knows that I pray for you all the time. It is used in Romans 1:10 in the context of things working out well, so the Apostle Paul could visit the Romans. It was common for letters to begin with the name of the person writing the letter and the They Do! 4. They say silly things about other people. Christendom itself furnishes a melancholy illustration of this truth; the constant use of material images in the Church of Rome and the materialistic and sensuous character of its entire service (to say nothing of the less offensive but more stupid service of the Greek Church,) debasing the religious ideas of millions of nominal Christians, and lowering the whole character and tone of Christianity as represented within their immense pale. 14, 15. Thus the Sonship of Christ is in no proper sense a born relationship to the Father, as some, otherwise sound divines, conceive of it. But its inherent glory, as God's life-giving message to a dying world, so filled his soul, that, like his blessed Master, he "despised the shame." He let them do what they pleased, even what was in the last degree vile, that those who had not honored God, might dishonor themselves" [GROTIUS]. a servant of Jesus Christ--The word here rendered "servant" means "bond-servant," or one subject to the will and wholly at the disposal of another.In this sense it is applied to the disciples of Christ at large ( 1 Corinthians 7:21-23), as in the Old Testament to all the people of God ( Isaiah 66:14).But as, in addition to this, the prophets and … So the heathen" ( 1 Corinthians 1:21 ) [THOLUCK]. Rome was the greatest city in the world at the time of Paul.Often, we use the word ‘Romans’ to mean its powerful rulers, many of whom opposed the first Christians fiercely.However, Paul wrote the Book of Romans as a letter to the Christians in that city. The name of no man can be placed by the side of the Almighty. That faith has its primary sources within our own breast ( Romans 1:19 ); but it becomes an intelligible and articulate conviction only through what we observe around us ("by the things which are made," Romans 1:20 ). Because they did such wrong things, they received in their own bodies the punishment that was right. 18. who hold--rather, "hold down," "hinder," or "keep back." Their minds became confused and they did not understand God's message. Amen. (3) While Christ is to be regarded as the ordained Channel of all grace from God to men ( Romans 1:8 ), let none imagine that His proper divinity is in any respect compromised by this arrangement, since He is here expressly associated with "God the Father," in prayer for "grace and peace" (including all spiritual blessings) to rest upon this Church ( Romans 1:7 ). He sent me to tell his message to people from all countries. Long before this chapter was penned, the Lesbians and others throughout refined Greece had been luxuriating in such debasements; and as for the Romans, TACITUS, speaking of the emperor Tiberius, tells us that new words had then to be coined to express the newly invented stimulants to jaded passion. hitherto--chiefly by his desire to go first to places where Christ was not known ( Romans 15:20-24 ). gave them up--This divine abandonment of men is here strikingly traced in three successive stages, at each of which the same word is used ( Romans 1:24 Romans 1:26 ; and Romans 1:28 , where the word is rendered "gave over"). 13. oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, but was let--hindered. They would trust him and obey him. 1 Paul, # [Gal. 3-4 This good news is about God's Son, who is Jesus Christ, our Lord.Jesus was born as a human baby from King David's family. 32. Who knowing--from the voice of conscience, Romans 2:14 Romans 2:15 the judgment of God--the stern law of divine procedure. The English 'Christ' translates the word 'Christos' which is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew 'Messiah'. I agree with the Doctor. is revealed from heaven--in the consciences of men, and attested by innumerable outward evidences of a moral government. 9 God is the one that I serve with all my spirit. They did not even think clearly any more. John Piper Sep 22, 2002 1.4K Shares Sermon. Rome, the … 21. 15 Because of that, I want very much to tell God's good news also to you people who live in Rome. 2 God promised this good news long ago, before it became true. Romans 1:1 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; Romans 1:3 Or who came from the offspring of David; Romans 1:13 Or brothers and sisters.In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; Romans 1:14 That is, non … "As they deserted God, God in turn deserted them; not giving them divine (that is, supernatural) laws, and suffering them to corrupt those which were human; not sending them prophets, and allowing the philosophers to run into absurdities. 31 They do not understand what is right. God chose me to be his apostle.He sent me to tell his good news to people. We recommend that you actively apply the principle to your life throughout each … known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them--The sense of this pregnant statement the apostle proceeds to unfold in Romans 1:20 . He does this when they believe in Christ. even his eternal power and Godhead--both that there is an Eternal Power, and that this is not a mere blind force, or pantheistic "spirit of nature," but the power of a living Godhead. that I might have some fruit--of my ministry among you also, even as among other Gentiles--The GENTILE origin of the Church at Rome is here so explicitly stated, that those who conclude, merely from the Jewish strain of the argument, that they must have been mostly Israelites, decide in opposition to the apostle himself. Do We? was darkened--How instructively is the downward progress of the human soul here traced! 5. 2 God promised this good news long ago, before it became true. (7) To take pleasure in what is sinful and vicious for its own sake, and knowing it to be such, is the last and lowest stage of human recklessness ( Romans 1:32 ). for obedience to the faith--rather, "for the obedience of faith"--that is, in order to men's yielding themselves to the belief of God's saving message, which is the highest of all obedience. He is the one who made all those things! His prophets wrote about it in the Bible. Making request, if by any means now at length I may have a prosperous journey by the will of God, to come to you--Though long anxious to visit the capital, he met with a number of providential hindrances ( Romans 1:13 , Romans 15:22 ; and nearly a quarter of a century elapsed, after his conversion, ere his desire was accomplished, and that only as "a prisoner of Jesus Christ." 12. a. whom I serve--the word denotes religious service. from faith to faith--a difficult clause. 27. and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet--alluding to the many physical and moral ways in which, under the righteous government of God, vice was made self-avenging. 27 Also, the men stopped having sex with women. degradation of the living God, there was found "a lower deep" still. as it is written--( Habakkuk 2:4 ). Being justified by faith he has peace with God. 14, Romans fifteen, 1 Cor. Instead, they chose to believe lies. (2) We must not magnify the supernatural revelation which God has been pleased to make of Himself, through Abraham's family to the human race, at the expense of that older, and, in itself, lustrous revelation which He has made to the whole family of man through the medium of their own nature and the creation around them. 25. Who changed the truth of God into a lie--that is, the truth concerning God into idol falsehood. In the summer of 386, a young man wept in the backyard of a friend. 24. As a result they would know that Jesus Christ is great. But this agrees ill with the apostle's design, which has nothing to do with the progressive stages of faith, but solely with faith itself as the appointed way of receiving God's "righteousness." 21 Those people really knew about God. 13, Romans fourteen, Rom. 12 We can help each other to be strong like that, because both you and I trust Christ. (3) Wilful resistance of light has a retributive tendency to blunt the moral perceptions and weaken the capacity to apprehend and approve of truth and goodness; and thus is the soul prepared to surrender itself, to an indefinite extent, to error and sin ( Romans 1:21 , &c.). Perhaps this latter sense is best supported, but one hardly knows which to prefer. They do not obey their parents. Our journeys are made prosperous or otherwise, according to the will of God. Commentary on Romans 5:1-5 (Read Romans 5:1-5) A blessed change takes place in the sinner's state, when he becomes a true believer, whatever he has been. They kill people. 25 They refused to believe the true things about God. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 13 My Christian friends, I want you to know that I have tried often to visit you. and unrighteousness of men--that is, all their deviations from moral rectitude in heart, speech, and behavior. Romans Commentary > chapter 1. 16 I am not ashamed to tell people the good news. God will never say that they are guilty. When the passions, scourged by violent and continued indulgence in natural vices, became impotent to yield the craved enjoyment, resort was had to artificial stimulants by the practice of unnatural and monstrous vices. to be the Son of God--Observe how studiously the language changes here. By His birth in the flesh, that Sonship, which was essential and uncreated, merely effloresced into palpable manifestation. In that way God showed clearly that Jesus was his powerful Son. Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1162807, https://www.facebook.com/BibleEasyEnglish/. This is true. As a result, they did bad things with each other's bodies. So John 1:1 John 1:14 , "In the beginning WAS the Word . We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. according to the spirit of holiness--If "according to the flesh" means here, "in His human nature," this uncommon expression must mean "in His other nature," which we have seen to be that "of the Son of God"--an eternal, uncreated nature. Thus taught that his whole future was in the hands of God, he makes it his continual prayer that at length the obstacles to a happy and prosperous meeting might be removed. Israel corrupted and debased the worship of Jehovah, and the sins with which they were charged were mostly of the grosser kind--intemperance and sensuality: the people of Judah, remaining faithful to the pure worship, were for a long time charged mostly with formality and hypocrisy; and only as they fell into the idolatries of the heathen around them, did they sink into their vices. God has chosen you to belong to Jesus Christ. i. To test this, we must not look to Popery, surrounded with, and more or less influenced by, the presence and power of Protestantism; nor to Protestantism under every sort of disadvantage, internal and external. Salem Media Group. Instead, they made false gods for themselves. I must tell his good news to people who have learned many things, and to those who have never been to school. John Piper 28-31. gave them over--or "up" to do those things which are not convenient--in the old sense of that word, that is, "not becoming," "indecorous," "shameful.". and peace--the peace which Christ made through the blood of His cross ( Colossians 1:20 ), and which reflects into the believing bosom "the peace of God which passeth all understanding" ( Philippians 4:7 ). 21. (5) As idolatry, even in its most plausible forms, is the fruit of unworthy views of the Godhead, so its natural effect is to vitiate and debase still further the religious conceptions; nor is there any depth of degradation too low and too revolting for men's ideas of the Godhead to sink to, if only their natural temperament and the circumstances they are placed in be favorable to their unrestrained development ( Romans 1:23 Romans 1:25 ). Because that, when they knew God--that is, while still retaining some real knowledge of Him, and ere they sank down into the state next to be described. Romans 1, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by Charles Ellicott has been an … the truth in unrighteousness--The apostle, though he began this verse with a comprehensive proposition regarding men in general, takes up in the end of it only one of the two great divisions of mankind, to whom he meant to apply it; thus gently sliding into his argument. They think of many ways to do bad things. God uses that good news to show his great power. For this cause God gave them for even their women--that sex whose priceless jewel and fairest ornament is modesty, and which, when that is once lost, not only becomes more shameless than the other sex, but lives henceforth only to drag the other sex down to its level. But they did not respect him as a great God, and they did not thank him. did change, &c.--The practices here referred to, though too abundantly attested by classic authors, cannot be further illustrated, without trenching on things which "ought not to be named among us as become the saints." The apostle places this terrible truth in the forefront of his argument on justification by faith, that upon the basis of universal condemnation he might rear the edifice of a free, world-wide salvation; nor can the Gospel be scripturally preached or embraced, save as the good news of salvation to those that are all equally "lost." 11, 12. The just shall live by faith--This golden maxim of the Old Testament is thrice quoted in the New Testament--here; Galatians 3:11 , Hebrews 10:38 --showing that the gospel way of "LIFE BY FAITH," so far from disturbing, only continued and developed the ancient method. They want to hurt other people. 9:1; Heb. (2) The peculiar features of the gospel here brought prominently forward should be the devout study of all who preach it, and guide the views and the taste of all who are privileged statedly to hear it: that it is "the gospel of God," as a message from heaven, yet not absolutely new, but on the contrary, only the fulfilment of Old Testament promise, that not only is Christ the great theme of it, but Christ in the very nature of God as His own Son, and in the nature of men as partaker of their flesh--the Son of God now in resurrection--power and invested with authority to dispense all grace to men, and all gifts for the establishment and edification of the Church, Christ the righteousness provided of God for the justification of all that believe in His name; and that in this glorious Gospel, when preached as such, there resides the very power of God to save Jew and Gentile alike who embrace it. We cannot see God. He believed that this paragraph is that important to the message of the entire book of Romans. This is the climax of our apostle's charges against the heathen; and certainly, if the things are in themselves as black as possible, this settled and unblushing satisfaction at the practice of them, apart from all the blinding effects of present passion, must be regarded as the darkest feature of human depravity. Professing themselves--"boasting," or "pretending to be" wise, they became fools--"It is the invariable property of error in morals and religion, that men take credit to themselves for it and extol it as wisdom. Jesus was born as a human baby from King David's family. And changed--or "exchanged." Scripture: Romans 1:5. God chose me to be his apostle.He sent me to tell his good news to people. of They do not love anyone and they are not kind to anyone. 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