In Romans the Pauline praescriptio is expanded and expressed in a formal tone; it emphasizes Paul’s office as apostle to the Gentiles. It is undoubtedly in the list of “the top 10” most-quoted Bible verses—along with John 3:16, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 10:9, and Hebrews 10:25. It also comes with a life change. of course refers to his call. divisions and offences. (Read Romans 12:9-16) The professed love of Christians to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and unmeaning and deceitful compliments. ROMANS 8:1 “There is no condemnation” KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. 224 f. The aor. (Compare Ac 2:17, 18 with study note on Ro 11:13.) Eternal life is thus located “in Christ” (cf. 6:1-5), Habakkuk (Hab. Romans 8:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 8:2, NIV: "because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death." Romans 12:1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Explanation and Commentary of Romans 12:1. John 3:16-21 Meaning John 3:22-28 Judea JOHN 3:16 16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. How do we know this? And since all men are sinners (3:9-20), and the gospel deals with the issue of sin and alienation from God (5:1-11), all men are freely offered the gospel irrespective of nationality, religion, sex, education, etc. The resolution is the context of each of the cited verses. John 3:16 tells us of the love God has for us and the extent of that love—so great that He sacrificed His only Son on our behalf. When Paul called Phoebe “a minister of the congregation,” he apparently made reference to the Christian ministry, the spreading of the good news. However, we find it clearly spelled out in Romans that there must be a link between us and the Substitute (Romans 4:1-4, 11-12, 16, 19-20, 23-25; 5:1-2). Further, verse 21 seems rather redundant if κτίσις is understood to mean "man" (or "human") rather than "creation". There is no more important issue in the life of every-man but knowing the way of salvation, because there are eternal consequences that lead to an eternal life with God or an eternal separation from Him – heaven or the lake of fire. It was the response (or better, the lack of response) of the Jews to the gospel message. part. While his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they came together, 12 she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. R Ruin (Romans 1:17 – 3:20) – The utter sinfulness of humanity O Offer (Romans 3:21-31) – God’s offer of justification by grace M Model (Romans 4:1-25) – Abraham as a model for saving faith A Access (Romans 5:1-11) – The benefits of justification N New Adam (Romans 5:12-21) – We are children of two “Adams” S Struggle w/ Sin (Romans 6:1-8:39) Struggle, sanctification, and victory May 15, 2015 by admin. John 3:16 teaches us that anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, God’s Son, will be saved. John 3:16 follows this rich and theologically dense explanation of sin and salvation. See 2 Corinthians 5:17 for a similar verse. Rom 1:3–4 stress the gospel or kerygma, Rom 1:2 the fulfillment of God’s promise, and Rom 1:1, 5 Paul’s office. Neither is Romans entirely salvation oriented: chapters 12-15 deal with Christian conduct, not salvation. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. God established Abraham as a pattern of faith (Romans 4:22, 23, 24, 25; Galatians 3:6, 7) and calls him the father of all who believe (Romans 4:11, 16). Romans 16:1,2 Paul commendeth Phebe to the Christians at Rome, Romans 16:3-16 and sendeth salutations to many by name. Romans 6:23(Williams) Verse Thoughts. It is here affirmed that God so loved the world. 5 Greet also () the church in their house. The rest of Romans 12:9–13 elaborates on genuine love, in­cluding honor, patience in suffering, perseverance in prayer, generosity to those in need, and hospitality to everyone. We hear and see Romans 8:28 very often in religious contexts, so much so that it is sickening. Their stated ordinances, education in the knowledge of the true God and his service, and many favours shown to the children of Abraham, all were means of grace, and doubtless were made useful to the conversion of many. 3:16), and the apostle John (Rev. Romans 3:10 is a quote from Psalm 14:1-3 and Psalm 53:1-3. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. This chapter is in the nature of a postscript. On his call, see Gal 1:15–16; 1 Cor 9:1; 15:8–10; Acts 9:1–22; 22:3–16; 26:4–18. Romans 3:13 from Psalm 5:9 and Psalm 140:3 Romans 3:14 from Psalm 10:7 Romans 3:15-17 from Isaiah 59:7-8 and see Isaiah 48:22 Romans 3:18 from Psalm 36:1. Romans 12 is a pillar for change, it is that chapter that will give you the tools to live according to God’s plan. (Romans 9:1–5, NET) What could cause Paul such unceasing anguish of heart? Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was () the first convert [] to Christ in Asia. As Paul will make abundantly clear throughout the letter to the Romans, salvation is by faith alone (cf. Romans 8:2, ESV: "For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death." nos is broad in meaning. Romans 1:5, Romans 15:15; 1 Corinthians 3:10; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Galatians 2:9; Ephesians 3:2; Ephesians 3:7. His commission to preach the free favour of GOD to all, and his own share in this grace, authorise him to insist to every one of them upon its conditions; cf. Isaiah (Isa. 2 Timothy 2:10), and that realm is entered by baptism, which is the culminating act of the conversion process (Romans 6:4; Galatians 3:27). 3 Greet () Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. Thayer interprets it as meaning, ‘doomed and separated from Christ,’ Alford says, ‘It never denotes simply exclusion or excommunication, but always devotion to perdition—a curse.’” ... 13 Keener, Romans, vs. 16:3-16. 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