It was written to a specific church for a particular purpose. Romans 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Among them were his old friends, aquila and priscilia. Paul asks, what is the reason for circumcision, if it does not benefit the jew. Paul poses questions, much like those one would expect from someone taking issue with what paul wrote in romans chapter 2. Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law. Although romans has often been regarded as the most important pauline letter, we must remember that this letter, like all of pauls correspondence, is occasional in nature.
Last time we looked at the charge in romans 3 verse 9, that everybody both jews and greeks are all under sin, and what it meant to be under sin. Romans chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 what advantage then hath the jew. In the 23rd verse of this chapter paul makes it very clear that all have sinned. This was stated in emphatic terms in verse 1, in a statement flowing directly from pauls reference to. Before we begin in the book of romans we need to look at the penman, paul. That fulfillment is accomplished, not simply as followers of a philosophy, or a philosopher, but through relationship with a living person, savior and redeemer. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of romans, covering chapter 3 and verses one to nine by robert breaker. The first chapter of the epistle to the romans contains so horrible an account of the manners of the gentiles, the heathen of pauls day, that it is one of the most painful chapters in scripture to read. Paul went on to explain in romans chapter 2 that it was not enough for people to hear or understand the law. There is no difference between jew and gentile, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of god, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace.
You will have a different interpretation of verse 7 if you keep this in mind. Paul shows how jesus created the new covenant family of. Romans 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Read romans 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Gutzkes teaching on this subject on radio as well as on tapes which he has recorded for your home study use. The apostle, in this chapter, carries on his discourse concerning justification. What shall we say then that abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found.
Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of god. Being witnessed by the law and the prophets reminds us that there is still continuity with gods work in former times. The book of romans reveals gods great plan to establish his righteousness throughout the earth through the gospel of christ. This is a really strong term meaning to be enslaved or under bondage to the sin nature. Romans 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The epistle to the romans chapter three objectives in studying this chapter 1 to understand the particulars of gods righteousness.
Do we then make the law of none effect through faith. In romans chapter 3, the jews question paul about some of his teachings, namely concerning sin and the law. Paul had, however, many intimate friends and acquaintances at rome, many of whom were mentioned in chapter 16. The night is very black indeed throughout these chapters. What advantage, then, is there in being a jew, or what value is there in circumcision. Romans 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Faith and the judgment of god previous romans lessons list next beloved heavenly father, through the miracle of our baptism you have, through water and the power of god the holy spirit, circumcised our hearts of stone and placed within us a heart that beats in union with the heart of our most beloved savior, jesus. There is not one article of what is charged against the jews and gentiles here.
Divinely inspired, paul passed on truths that are followed by believers to this day. Bible study romans 3 the purpose and place of the law. Please leave your own comment so that we can all learn from one another. Romans 3 new international version niv gods faithfulness. This we see in much fuller detail in romans chapter 11. The corruption in our nature, will for ever stop any justification by our own works. As it turns out, pauls never been to rome, but he wants to go. Saul means asked and this was the name he was using when he was persecuting the christians. Paul, of all the apostles was a man of clear understanding of gods word, law and purpose for humanity. Romans 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Brother i think you have been slanted in your view of the prophets. First of all, the jews have been entrusted with the very words of god. The doctrines of the book are considered and discussed under four main propositions.
Oct 30, 2018 the book of romans is the apostle pauls masterpiece, a carefully constructed summary of christian theology. Romans explains gods plan of salvation by grace, through faith in jesus christ. The book of romans is the apostle pauls masterpiece, a carefully constructed summary of christian theology. He had already proved the guilt both of gentiles and jews.
H ere is a bible study on romans chapter six that i hope can help you better understand this crucial chapter in the book of romans romans 6. Monday night bible study lesson 9 romans chapter 3 day 4 read romans 3. The bad news is not introduced in chapter 3, but in chapter 1. See last page of this booklet and coupon inside back cover in order to get more details concerning. The book of romans is the new testaments longest, most structured, and most detailed description of christian theology. Commentaries for romans chapter 3 objections answered. Romans 3 niv bible what advantage, then, is there in. Romans 3, new international version niv the bible app. Only the ones who were not remorseful, he explained, would suffer the consequences of their sins. Romans 3 begins with a questionandanswer session, as if between paul and an imagined opponent. Romans chapter 3 kjv king james version bob hilt you are right.
The first part extends to the 8th verse inclusively, and is designed to answer and remove some objections to the doctrine previously advanced by. Hes sending this letter ahead of him as a way of introducing himself and of sharing lots and we mean lots of theological goodies. The law could not save in or from sins, yet it gave the jews advantages for obtaining salvation. Romans 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The book of romans tells how god can save the whole person. This verse continues to explain how it is possible that there is no condemnation from god for those who are in christ jesus by faith. According to paul, there are many people who sin because they do not know the law, but those who sin with full knowledge of their actions will be judged according to it. Paul responded by saying that they, in fact, hold greater privileges and more knowledge because they were the first people with which god shared his. The meaning is, that the unbelief of the jews did not make void gods faithfulness with respect to. The righteousness of which paul writes in verses 2126 may be defined as.
Here is a romans 3 bible commentary by pastor jack wellman. Will their unfaithfulness nullify gods faithfulness. For what if some and they a considerable number, of those who once possessed these invaluable treasures. 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.
This was stated in emphatic terms in verse 1, in a statement flowing directly from pauls reference to christ at the end of chapter 7. As saul, he persecuted gods people and thought he was doing gods will. Book of romans chapter three college of the open bible. In the preceding chapter the apostle has carried his. If god will judge both jew and gentile, they wanted to know why they had to be circumcised. L ets take a close look at romans chapter 3 and study it together and add some personal commentary to it. Romans with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. I wholeheartedly agree with those respondents that states one must look at the context of the verse as well as the content of the verse itself.
Dec 18, 2015 verse by verse bible study on through the book of romans, covering chapter 3 and verses one to nine by robert breaker. The correct interpretation of this passage depends upon four things the meaning of law, the significance of faith, and a consideration of these terms in both the immediate and remote contexts of scripture. Romans chapter 11 continued romans chapter 15 continued. One of the greatest powers of rationalization ever seen is the ability of people to explain away their sin. This book has caused many to come to saving faith as they are walked down the roman road of romans 3. The first part extends to the 8th verse inclusively, and is designed to answer and remove some objections to the doctrine previously advanced by the apostle. Paul shows how jesus created the new covenant family of abraham through. For if abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory. But now speaks of the newness of gods work in jesus christ it really is a new covenant. The religious world which the bible speaks of is the world of wickedness that hides darkness in the glittering lights of good intentions that merely masquerade the evil intent and content of the heart flamed by the seductive influences fostered by satan genesis 3. Read the earlier chapters of this epistle, chapters that are enough to make the.
H ere is a bible study on romans chapter six that i hope can help you better understand this crucial chapter in the book of romans. Romans chapter 3 discover the 66 books of the bible. It was composed by paul the apostle, while he was in corinth in the mid 50s ce, with the help of an amanuensis secretary, tertius, who added his own greeting in romans 16. Study guide for romans is designed to be especially helpful in connection with dr.
Romans 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. As with all pauls epistles to the churches, his purpose in writing was to proclaim the glory of the lord jesus christ by teaching. The 30 times the word righteousness is used in romans only partly reveals the importance of this theme. Abraham believed god, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
Romans 6 bible study and summary bible verses, quotes. In this passage we are faced with the reality of our sin against god and other people. Romans 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Study romans 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He answers some objections that might be made against what he had said about the jews. Watch our overview video on the book of romans, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Romans lesson 9 chapter 3 monday night bible study. Although, the jews might have faith it is not enough to gain salvation because they do not accept jesus as the means of salvation. When we are saved, were new creations in christ and now have the mind of christ so the apostle paul asks the rhetorical question. Romans 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the romans in the new testament of the christian bible. New living translation their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. The book of romans is among my favorites in the entire bible. Lets take a close look at romans chapter 3 and study it together and add some personal commentary to it.