For those who hate god and are not called according to his purpose, the future holds condemnation and eternal punishment, if they do not repent. And we know that god causes all things to work together for good to those who love god, to those who are called according to his purpose. This much beloved passage celebrates that god is always present and always willing to help in our hour of need v. Romans 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In romans chapter 8, we find the apostle paul making an interesting statement in the 28th verse. The whole chapter emphasizes the work of god in the believers life through his spirit see verses 9, 27 and encourages believers to focus on the future hope of eternal life. Additionally, he helps christians understand their new identity in. The international bible lesson uniform sunday school lessons series for sunday, august 7, 2016, is from romans 8. Beloved, this explanation is so much more glorious, so much richer, than religions cheap, carefree, superstitious, and mindless interpretation of romans 8. He also talks about justification by faith alone chapters 45.
That the persons in whose behalf all things work for good are they who love god, and, consequently, who live in the spirit of obedience. And we know though we do not always know particularly what to pray for as we ought, yet this we know, that all things namely, that occur in the course of divine providence, such as worldly losses or gains, poverty or riches, reproach or commendation, contempt or honour, pain or ease, sickness or health, and the ten thousand changes of life. Mar 21, 2010 the often quoted verse that unbelievers need to hear is john 3. All things work together for good verse meaning explained.
Temporal good is what the men of the world are seeking after, and generally have the greatest share of, and the saints the least. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from harpercollins christian publishing 501 nelson place, nashville, tn 37214 usa providing information about products and. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in christ jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the spirit a. God works everything out for our good, never causing bad stuff to happen to us. He is in total control of all things, including human history. And we know that in all things god works for the good of.
Paul, in romans, spends considerable time talking about the nature of sin. It can guide us, teach us, and tell us about gods character. Nothing can blow you over inside the walls of romans 8. Romans 8 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. While we wait, we can also be absolutely sure of one thing. What does it mean that all things work together for good. Something ive noticed is that people tend to read these verses out of context. And we know that all things work together for good there is a temporal good, and a spiritual good, and an eternal one. We, too, are subject to our own unstable convictions, opinions, and decisions. And we know that in all things god works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The tongues of fire and the rushing mighty wind, which were at first the most conspicuous results of the gifts of the spirit, tongues, and prophecies, and gifts of healing, which were to the early church itself and to onlookers palpable demonstrations of an indwelling power, were little more lasting. For god works all things together for good to those who love him and are called according to his purpose.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. If you would, please turn there with me and as you are making your way to romans 8,i would like to share with you a story about my son caden. The meaning here is, the thing hoped for, when actually enjoyed, is no. To them who are the called according to his purpose dr. Since the very beginning of the world, he has been enacting a plan that includes the free agency of humankind side by side with his sovereignty over everything.
The simple declaration of no condemnation comes to those who are in christ jesus. It appears from recent headlines concerning irs abuses that we are often times just numbers to irs employees as well. That is the meaning of the alltime favorite verse 28. Since his plan is always good, christians can take confidence that, no matter our circumstances or environments, god is active and will conclude things according to his good and wise design. The spirit intercedes for us to a god who is searching our hearts romans 8. As with any other scripture, we find various opinions pertaining to its meaning.
This passage is a sharp, closeup, compressed telling of the story of israel, as the chosen people, whose identity and destiny is then brought into sharp focus on jesus. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the versebyverse international bible lesson commentary. Additionally, he helps christians understand their new identity in christ, growth. And we know that in all things god works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to. Romans 8 begins and ends with declarations of the christians absolute security before god. A study guide for the greatest chapter in the bible.
Thank you for the biblical question, what does romans 8. But it is teaching us that no matter what happens to usno matter how terrible, no matter how unfairour god is there. In interpreting scripture, there are also three fundamental principles. And we know that in all things god works for the good of those who love him, who. Life in the spirit contrasted with life in the flesh. Verse 28 is meant to provide assurance to christians under pressure and perhaps even suffering, that god works everything together for good for those who love him. However, the law has a purpose to teach us about sin and our need for a savior. And we know that for those who love god all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. But though this be a good general sense for these words, yet the all things mentioned here by the apostle seem more particularly to mean those things mentioned in romans 8. If one fails to look at the context, it is likely that one may interpret the text improperly. The often quoted verse that unbelievers need to hear is john 3.
This past summer, my son caden spent a few days with my parents in ohio. He is working out every circumstance for our ultimate good. Oh, god will manipulate your circumstances to give you a job to solve your unemployment problem. Every providence tends to the spiritual good of those that love god. In order to understand the right context of scripture, we have to study the verses before and after them.
What we are going to do today is begin to walk through some chapters in the book of romans. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love god to understand this verse aright, let us observe 1. These texts obviously stress that god is sovereign. He chose us before we ever knew him and destined us to be called, justified, and glorified romans 8.
The focus in these twelve verses is firmly on god rather than on us yet the cumulative sense of the verses is one of enormous security for us. The simple declaration of no condemnation comes to those who are in. If we look at it in its context, we will understand its intent. For whom he did foreknow the foreknowledge of god here, does not intend his prescience of all things future. After god calls us into his family through the preaching of the good news of jesus. It is a paradox, but it is one of the most biblically verifiable facts of our existence jn 6. Romans 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. First, paul says we know when most of us dont feel like we know. An overview this much beloved passage celebrates that god is always present and always willing to help in our hour of need v. Theres a good reason people like this verse and think a lot about it. It contains some of the most profound meditations on gods redemptive work in christ on behalf of sinners in the entire new testament, as well as the sweetest promises that could ever be imagined.
For we are saved by hope that is, our salvation is now only in hope. The definitive passages on predestination in the nt are rom. Pentecost was a transitory sign of a perpetual gift. He turns our lemons into sweet lemonade, but does not hand out lemons. This is a brief article about the fact that god works all things in life for good. And we know that in all things god works for the good of those. Commentary sermon notes romans chapter 8 matthew janzen what the law could not do romans 8 pt. This verse captures the essence of what a christian absolutely must have faith in if he wants to conduct his life without falling into the same state of mind that solomon did as shown in the book of ecclesiastes. God will heal you of your terminal cancer so you can have a nice, sweet life. There is no condemnation for those in christ, and nothing will ever be able to separate us from his love. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
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