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Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT Luscombe's NT Commentary
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Bibliographical Information
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on Romans 1". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/mlc/romans-1.html. 2021.
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on Romans 1". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (53)New Testament (19)Gospels Only (1)Individual Books (16)
Verses 1-17
Rom_1:1-17
1. How did Paul gain the ear of the Roman church?
a. How did Paul establish a common tie with the Jews at Rome?
i. Prophets
ii. Quote from Scripture
iii. Jesus was the seed of David
b. How did Paul establish the authority of his apostleship?
i. Claimed it
ii. Separated unto it
iii. Called to it
iv. Received grace and favor through Christ
c. How did Paul win the favor of the Roman church?
i. Complimented them 8
ii. Prayed for them 9
iii. Wants to visit them 10-13
iv. Tried once, hindered, will try again 13
v. Owes them a debt 14
vi. Ready to preach in Rome 14
2. What is the theme of the book of Romans? 1:16-17
a. What is the gospel?
i. Glad tidings
ii. Good news
iii. About Christ
b. What is the purpose of the gospel?
i. Salvation
c. Whom was it supposed to save?
i. Everyone - who believes
ii. Jew and Greek
iii. Greek = all non-Jews
d. How does the gospel save?
i. By faith
ii. Just shall live by faith - Hab_2:4
e. What is righteousness?
i. To account righteous
ii. To acquit
iii. To treat as just
iv. Right living before God
f. Why does Paul quote Hab_2:4 ?
i. Shows unity of the Bible
ii. Teaching as an O. T. base
iii. Jews will accept the teaching
3. Other Questions
a. What is the meaning of the phrase "from faith unto faith" in 1:17?
i. Before it was written - it was handed down from one person's faith to another person.
ii. See 2Ti_2:2 ; 2Ti_1:5-6
iii. Same after the text was written. Men still pass on their faith from one generation to another.
b. How do men become righteous?
i. By living right - this includes obeying the gospel
ii. Living by faith
c. In what sense is this system of being made righteous by faith a system "unto faith"?
d. Is "faith" passed on, inherited or personally acquired?
i. Faith is not inherited
ii. It is passed on in the sense that you can see my faith and seek to copy it in your life. 1Co_11:1
Verses 18-25
Rom_1:18-25
1. Is man responsible for his own unrighteousness and misunderstanding about God?
a. What is the one visible practice that man does when he misunderstands the nature of God?
i. Idolatry
b. Why is idolatry so bad?
i. Misunderstand the nature of God
ii. Perversion of God's will
iii. Deliberate - "knew better"
2. How did their misunderstanding of God lead them toward idolatry?
a. Hindered the truth
b. Failed to see the invisible through the visible
c. Became vain in their reasoning
d. Their hearts were darkened
e. Claimed wisdom - became fools
3. When they created idols, what did this do for their concept of God?
a. Changed the image of God
b. Exchanged truth for a lie
c. Worshipped the creature more than the creator
4. Other questions
a. How much can we expect men to know about God without a written revelation?
i. God exists
ii. Powerful enough to create the world
iii. Expect God to communicate with them
b. Can men learn enough about God from creation alone to be saved?
i. No.
ii. Creation should send us on our search for the communication from God.
Verses 26-32
Rom_1:26-32
1. What is the basic problem of man as Paul sees it in chapter one?
a. Is it idolatry?
b. Failure to worship God?
c. Something more basic?
2. Which sin really came first?
a. Foolishness or idolatry?
i. Foolish first 22
ii. Then made idols 23
3. What was the real problem then?
a. Thought God was like corruptible image
b. Exchanged the truth for a lie
4. Why did they think they were wise?
a. Refused to acknowledge God
b. Missed visible evidence of God
5. What happens when men don't understand God properly?
a. Turn to idolatry 23, 25
b. Turn to self
i. Lusts, dishonor their bodies 24
ii. Vile passions 26
iii. Homosexuality
1. Lesbianism
2. Sodomy
c. Other kinds of wickedness
i. Unrighteousness - not doing right things
ii. Fornication - sexual immorality
iii. Wickedness - just plain BAD
iv. Covetousness - greed for things of another
v. Maliciousness - pleasure in hurting others
vi. Full of envy - selfish ill-will
vii. Murder - killing another human being
viii. Debate - angry disputes
ix. Deceit - in works or behavior
x. Malignity - thinks the worst about others
xi. Whisperers - gossip, destroy reputations
xii. Backbiters - slander in public
xiii. Haters of God - reject the evidence
xiv. Despiteful - disrespectful
xv. Proud - inordinate self-esteem
xvi. Boasters - wanderer, vagabond, imposter
xvii. Inventers of evil things - look for new ways to do wrong
xviii. Disobedient to parents
xix. Without understanding - not learn from the past
xx. Covenant breakers - won't keep their word
xxi. Without natural affection - no family love
xxii. Implacable - will not enter a contract
xxiii. Unmerciful - no feeling for others
6. What conclusions can be drawn?
a. Man should have known better.
b. Leave man alone and he will plunge downward.
7. Is this conclusion still valid today?
a. Are men still following the same path today?
b. Give some examples from current events.