Lectionary Calendar
Friday, October 11th, 2024
the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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Bible Commentaries
Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT Luscombe's NT Commentary
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Bibliographical Information
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on Romans 15". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/mlc/romans-15.html. 2021.
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on Romans 15". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (50)New Testament (19)Gospels Only (1)Individual Books (14)
Verses 1-3
1 Strong = can tell essential from non-essential
Weak = can not tell the difference
Strong should --
A. Bear the infirmities of the weak
B. Not please self
2 All should please their neighbor
This is best for him
Will edify (strengthen, build up)
3 Christ did not please self
Psa_69:9 - Reproaches fell on me.
Verse 4
4 Written aforetime = Old Testament
For our learning
Through patience - waiting for God to do His will
Comfort - 1Th_4:18
Have hope
Verse 5
5 God is a God of patience
Consolation - comfort, assurance
You can be like this, too!
Be this way toward each other
Be this way toward Jesus Christ
Verse 6
6 One mind and one mouth
Mind = heart, intellect, will
Mouth = speech, outward acts, behavior
Our heart and our actions should be united
Hypocrite = mind and actions not united
Sing, pray, read Bible, L. S., give - -
Is your heart and your voice at the same place?
Verses 7-9
7 Receive one another = accept, love, support
AS Jesus accepted us
8 Jesus was a minister to the Jews (circumcision)
He confirmed the promises made to that nation
9 AND TO THE GENTILES -
They were also promised - That promise was kept
When did Jesus minister to the Gentiles?
Gaderenes, Samaritans, Grateful leper, Good Samaritan,
God has always been concerned about Gentiles
Sodom, Ninevah, Cornilus
Verses 10-12
10 Deu_32:43 quoted
Rejoice with his people. All one, united. Not two churches (Jew - Gentile) (Black - White) (Male - Female)
11 Psa_117:1 Shortest psalm - shortest chapter in Bible
Gentile = nations Ther were Jews and everybody else
Gentiles were to praise the Lord, Laud Him
12 Isa_11:1 ; Isa_11:10
Root of Jesse (David) = Christ
Reign over gentiles
Gentiles shall trust in Him
NOTE: This text describes a peaceful kindgdom
Wolf and lamb lie down together (6-8)
Earth shall be full of knowledge of God (10)
This is not about a 1,000 year reign of Christ
This describes the early church.
Verses 13-14
13 Paul's prayer for ALL (Jew and Gentile)
God of hope
Joy
Peace in believing
Abound in hope
Power of Holy Spirit
14 P.S. And I know that God already has blessed you.
You are full of:
Goodness
Knowledge
Able to admonish one another
NOTE: Admonish - counsel, encourage, support
Verses 15-19
15 I have written more boldly
Reminding you
Because of the gift I have (revelation)
2Co_12:7
16 Paul was chosen to minister to the Gentiles
Act_9:15 chosen vessel
Ministering the gospel
Offering of gentiles is acceptable
Sanctified by the Holy Spirit
17 I have much to boast about -
What Jesus did through me
In things that pertain to God
18 BUT - I do not dare to mention them
Christ wrought by me
To bring gentiles to obey in word and deed
19 Throught miracles (signs and wonders)
Power of Holy Spirit
From Jerusalem to Illyricum
Illyricum farthest point in Greece. As far as Paul had travelled up to this point in his life.
Fully preached the gospel of Christ
Verse 20
20 Not where Christ was already known
He did not want to build on another man's foundation. He laid foundations for others to build on.
I have preached where others have labored before me. I have been involved in helping to establish congregations from ground zero.
Verse 21
21 Isa_52:15
Not taught - shall see
Not heard - shall understand
Verses 22-24
22 Paul has had much hinderance to come to Rome
He wants to go there (1:10-15)
So many places - so little time
So many demands - so far to travel
23 I am about to run out of territory
This has been his goal for many years.
24 When I go to Spain
I will come to you
I trust to see you, to be assisted by you, filled with your company (encouraged)
Verses 25-32
25 One more obstacle -
Go to Jerusalem
Minister to the saints in need
26 Macedonia and Greece have sent money to help poor saints in Jerusalem.
NOTE: "Saints Only" teaching -
Gal_6:10 all men, esp. Christians
2Co_9:13 them (saints) and all men
27 Gentiles - partakers of spiritual things fro Jerusalem
Gentiles should share in their physical needs
Preacher supported today - same reasons
28 Finish one job - then start another
Many today start many projects - complete none of them
29 When I get there - it will be good
Come in the fullness of the blessings
Come in the gospel of Christ
30 I am begging (asking) you
For the Lord Jesus Christ's sake
For the love of the Spirit
Strive together with me
Pray to God for me
31 Paul knew that he was facing opposition in Judea
From them that do not believe (Jews)
Pray that the service (money) for saints will be accepted by the Jewish brethren
32 Pray that Paul can come to Rome in
Joy
The will of God
And be refreshed
Verse 33
33 Standard greeting, salutation and close.
Jews say, "Shalom" Hawaii, "Aloha"
Tennessee, "Howdy"