Romans 5:1-11. 4:36; 12:24; 15:2, 4, 5, 8, 16; Acts 2:30; Ro 1:13; 6:21, 22; 15:28; 1 Co. 9:7; Gal. What God gave you, He didn’t give for you to keep to yourself. The minute the Spirit of God begins to really work in your life and mine, these marks begin to show themselves, in this order. Here are the 13 uses of sterizo - Lk. (Phillips: Touchstone), Wuest: in such a manner that to the extent of my ability I am eager to proclaim the good news also to you who are in Rome. Ray Stedman sees eagerness as a second mark of a maturing believer and feels that... this is where the great struggle comes. He did not want to go as a tourist to see the famous Appian Way or the Forum or the Coliseum or the chariot races. As William MacDonald reminds us "Anyone who has Christ has the answer to the world’s deepest need. Try it for 30 days FREE. Paul was so overwhelmed with undeserved grace that he considered himself to be a debtor to all men. 3:17, 18; 5:7, 18; Rev. Paul explains in the next verse that begins with "but because". )- not because he found something special in us, but because this grace is utterly and absolutely free." Romans 1:1-4 Commentary. The Greek language was thought to be the language of the gods, and Greek philosophy was thought to be little less than divine. Romans 5:1-11 NRSV Large Print Commentary. "She got her degree." It makes no difference in what strata of culture one gravitates. Romans 1:11 Commentaries: For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; Bible> Commentaries> Romans 1:11. That's my debt. you can always give encouragement. Most Christians are not ready to make that statement. So now that we are saved, we are assured that he won't give up on us in the future. Audio Edition Romans 5:1-11 Commentary. New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Romans 5:1-11. Matthew Henry - What he heard of their flourishing in grace was so much a joy to him that it must needs be much more so to behold it. Not so with Paul, though he hated their sin, he knew God loved the sinner enough to send His only Son to die a shameful, painful, cruel death for them. Paul is not a debtor to anybody because they qualify. He means what he says, too, for there is no one so void of gifts in the Church of Christ who is unable to contribute something to our benefit. And so we stole it. Hendriksen agrees noting that “All men are brothers” is a common saying. 10:7; 14:6. Some of the saints in Rome were very dear to Paul, such as Priscilla and Aquila (Ro 16:3, 4-note), who risked their lives for him; “the beloved Persis” (Ro 16:12-note); and others who had labored and suffered with Paul. Greek: touto de estin (3SPAI) sumparaklethenai (APN) en humin dia tes en allelois pisteos humon te kai emou. It is not a lack of intelligence but describes a mental laziness and carelessness. Although he enjoyed teaching, he never felt he had the time to concentrate on his work because of all the interruptions. They need to realize, however, that every Christian is qualified to carry on at least one helpful ministry—the ministry of encouragement. It means to be eager (and prompt) to be of service. ", Kent Hughes writes that "Paul’s spirit was for all practical purposes duplicated in the life of General Booth, founder of the Salvation Army. And for all her power and prestige, Rome was still a weak nation. He cannot shirk from this responsibility he feels so deeply. “Have you any good news (euaggelion) for me today?” must have been a common question. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Romans 6:12-18 From Slaves of Sin to Slaves of God. What would they say about you if you died today? One might ask -- What is an evangelical church supposed to be? God has embraced us with his love and favor far beyond any measure. Here are the 17 NT uses of charisma in the NT - Rom. I have learned to recognize this as the sign of a genuine transformation, a regeneration. Λ [373] in Romans 1:11, and it is a gratuitous refining on the figurative καρπόν to find specially indicated here the conversion of unbelievers beyond the range which the church had hitherto embraced (Hofmann); comp also Th. Notice, they did not become Christians by understanding the plan of salvation (nobody ever becomes a Christian that way). God's Righteous Judgment. Nor could he have been speaking about the gifts he discusses in Ro 12:4ff-note , because those gifts are bestowed directly by the Spirit Himself, not through a human instrument. He was not interested in tickling their ears or satisfying their religious curiosity. O, to be gripped by the reality of radically free grace in our lives -past and future! Though in a certain sense this cannot be denied, it is not what Paul had in mind. It was home to every conceivable idol. Agnoeo 22x in NT- Mark. Imparting Spiritual Gifts—Romans 1:11-12 Juli Camarin December 7, 2015 Romans 1. I read years ago of D. L. Moody who said to a man on one occasion, "Why don't you try doing so-and-so?" Romans 1:15 So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel (AMN) to you also who are in Rome. 3:12, 13, 14-note), he was eager to be spiritually helped by all the believers in the Roman church, young as well as old, mature as well as immature. This puts him under solemn obligation to share the good news with people of all cultures." He knew his life of sin and rebellion against God left him empty and feeling dead; but he just couldn’t find the strength to make a final, real decision for Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul is talking about "feeding the flock," preaching "the whole counsel of God " in infinite detail. You don’t have to go where they go, but you do have to do what they do. He prays continually that he … In essence, Paul has described righteousness as God’s character — he first uses the word in Romans by qualifying it with “of God” (Romans 1:17). "I received grace and apostleship" (see note Romans 1:5). 2:17; 3:3; James. 1:8; 2:11; 6:9; Gal. We can relax in this kind of love and just enjoy him. Although he was a highly-gifted and greatly-used apostle, having received revealed truth directly from God, Paul never thought that he was above being spiritually edified by other believers. When the announcement of the emperor’s birthday was made, or the accession of a new Caesar proclaimed, the account of either event was designated by the word euaggelion. Renowned preacher Robert Dale was walking one day in Birmingham, England, where he was pastoring the great Carr’s Lane Church. What a purpose-filled life, a life purpose that far surpasses the daily grind which encompasses the limits of most our lives. Romans 1:5-7 Commentary. ROMANS 8:9-11. Introduction 1:1-17. At Rome, as elsewhere, it was important that they be strong. By his own testimony, he was upset because he felt like all the interruptions were messing up his work. (Romans 1:8-15 Gospel For Obedience of Faith). It is possible that wise and foolish is parallels “Greeks and to barbarians” but not necessarily so. In this way, each of us will be a blessing to the other. A.F.V The combination of "Greeks and Barbarians" then refers to the whole human race from the Greek point of view. I want to work among you and see good results, just as I have done among other Gentiles. (see note Romans 12:8), John the Baptist when asked by the multitudes what they should do to. If then this election was of grace, it could not be of works, either performed or foreseen. Euaggelion was in just as common use in the first century as our words good news. Greeting 1:1-7. v1 From Paul. This describes the committed person, who is no longer thinking about what he is going to get out of it, or what blessings are going to be given to him, or what glory, admiration, or advancement he can get out to the Christian cause -- but only "Christ.". Rather, now that they had become Christians, they need to have the plan of salvation explained to them so that they might grow to maturity...Throughout this letter, in the background, are these men and women of great need, just like you and me -- normal human beings who need to be transformed by grace into the likeness of Jesus Christ. Dwell on this today, would you? (Ro 15:32-note). 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. (Romans 1:8-15 A Heart to Heart Ministry), Hodge writes that the root word (parakaleo) of the verb encouraged with "is used in such a variety of ways in the New Testament that it is not easy to determine the precise meaning that should be given to it here. Long to see those whom God has given to you as your field of ministry. 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(NASB: Lockman), Greek: houtos to kat' eme prothumon kai humin tois en Rome euaggelisasthai. Outline: V. The Historical Problem of the New People of God and God’s Ancient People Israel (9:1-11:36) A. Paul could say, "I am eager to fling myself into this thing." Is the goal of my life to preach the Gospel passionately and persistently? 8But God commends his own love toward us, … Paul saw himself as under an obligation to preach the good news, as one to whom a stewardship had been committed . Men knew of God’s Being through natural revelation (Romans 1:19-21, 28), but did not know the purpose of His kindness. Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply Scripture in the church or classroom, the NAC focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book. Romans 5:1-11 NIV. Karpos 67xin NT - Mt. In the last chapter of Romans Paul elaborates on how they were to be established writing "Now to Him Who is able to establish (sterizo) you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past (Ro 16:25+), Vine adds - To establish is to cause to lean by supporting. People of many different nationalities who had embraced the Greek language, culture, and education. Preaching the Word, Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. (Utley, R. J. D. The Gospel According to Paul: Romans. Paul had a debt to pay to Jews and Greeks and barbarians, but most of them as is true in our "post-Christian society" did not want Christ's message of love and grace and hope and life. That is what Paul says. We are debtors to God not because he has given us grace, but because we have stolen his glory. Preach the gospel (2097) (euaggelizo/euangelizo from eu = good, well + aggelos = messenger - aggéllo = to bring tidings) means to bring or announce good news, to "evangelize", to bring glad tidings. What Paul is saying in essence is that "My heart aches to see you." Romans 5:12-21 Death in Adam and Life in Christ. Pritchard asks "How do you think that made them feel? "I wish I hadn’t been so obsessed with working that I forgot to build some relationships." 13:4; Ro 1:14; 8:12; 15:27; Gal. "He was busy." ", "I am eager," that is, "I am committed, ready to fling myself without reserve into the work. Romans 1:11 New King James Version ... Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. It carries the additional meaning of sharing and imparting that which is one’s own. (NLT - Tyndale House), Wuest: for I long to see you in order that I may impart some spiritual gift to you resulting in your being stabilized. Amplified: That is, that we may be mutually strengthened and encouraged and comforted by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. The fact that what the apostle generally has in mind when he uses the term is “those who are united in a common bond of Christian fellowship” is especially clear from such passages as I Cor. We see this same idea expressed by Paul in Acts Luke recording that... "after these things (read prior verses for context to answer the question "what things?") 12:11; 13:15; James. Whatever particular blessings the apostle had in mind, they were not of the superficial, self-centered sort that many church members crave today. God has revealed God’s character – “righteousness of God” — in the Gospel. Jesus taught his disciples on the critical importance of spiritual fruit in their ministry (Jn 15:8), My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, (Present tense=continuously, as habit of your life) and so prove to be My disciples, In this same section Jesus also taught that. Paul wanted to be with them. Paul makes it clear that it is no selfish desire in the next clause. 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. So there is no one who is any less or more deserving than he. He was under a dark cloud of gloom when a woman came up to him and exclaimed, “God bless you, Dr. Dale. (Acts 19:21). This seems the most natural construction; yet as Paul expected to be refreshed by their faith and not by his giving them spiritual gifts, the sense seems to require that συμπαρακληθῆναι should depend on the first words of Romans 1:11, ‘I desire to see you, that I may impart ( ἵνα μεταδῶ) some spiritual gift to you; that is, that I may be comforted ( συμπαρακληθῆναι),' etc. and Tim LaHaye's bible study methods. Remember the old maxim, "No one cares how much you know, ‘til they know how much you care.". 1:19; 2:10; 3:18; 4:18, 43; 7:22; 8:1; 9:6; 16:16; 20:1; Acts 5:42; 8:4, 12, 25, 35, 40; 10:36; 11:20; 13:32; 14:7, 15, 21; 15:35; 16:10; 17:18; Rom. ... Romans 8:1-11 Highlighting. Greeks (1672) (hellen) were the civilized, cultured people around the Mediterranean Sea. Gift (5486) (charisma from charis = grace + the ending --ma in Greek indicates the result of something, in this case the result of grace) means “gift of grace” or “free gift,” and in sixteen of its seventeen New Testament uses is connected to God as the Giver. In this verse Paul is not referring to unregenerate brethren but to his brothers in Christ. It was a city given over entirely to paganism. That's radical! Long (1971) (epipotheo from epi = intensifies meaning of + potheo = to yearn) (Click discussion of epipotheo) describes a strong desire, an intense craving of possession, a great affection for, a deep desire, an earnest yearning for something with implication of need. No wonder Paul was not ashamed: he was taking to sinful Rome the one message that had the power to change men’s lives! Young's Literal: so, as much as in me is, I am ready also to you who are in Rome to proclaim good news. Or, "I want to bring somebody else to talk with you.". Paul spoke of Epaenetus as being “the first convert [lit., first-fruit] to Christ from Asia” (Ro 16:5-note). Not too long ago I had the privilege of speaking to a conference of over a thousand students. 1:22 (see note), where Paul uses this same agricultural metaphor. These were kept according to the election of grace. It was a city of philosophers and poets. ", Pastor Ray Pritchard relates the following story - In one of his books Henri Nouwen talks about the time pressure he felt when he was a university professor. But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit (karpos = "fruit"), resulting in sanctification (holiness) and the outcome, eternal life” (see note Romans 6:22) (Comment: So "fruit" or "benefit" here refers to holy living = sanctification). Now, these are the three marks of the man that God uses: The mature Christian is concerned, committed, and confident. To be servants of the same master is to be in harmony with one another. Yet: How pitiless she was!...Amid all the ruins of her cities we find none of a hospital, none... of an orphan school in an age that made many orphans. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Have you ever known anyone who came to the end of life and said, "I wish I had spent more time at the office" or "I wish I had been away from my family more" or "I should have been more of a workaholic." Fruit (2590) (karpos) is the product or outcome of something as in a physical sense in which a tree bears literal fruit. Once when General Booth stood before Queen Victoria and she asked what she might do for him, the rugged old man replied, “Your Majesty, some people’s passion is money, and some people’s passion is fame, but my passion has been men.” (Hughes, R. K. Romans: Righteousness from heaven. He wanted to go to Rome to give of himself, not to entertain or indulge himself. A lady came to me recently, and said, "I have been to you with problems before in which I needed an answer to a spirit of depression and despondency, but this time I have come to ask if it is wrong for me to be so excited about the Christian life. It was a city built on war. Barbarians (915) (barbaros) refers to one whose speech is rude, rough, harsh, as if repeating the syllables bar bar. Also in a figurative sense, it describes the result of one's words or actions and would reflected in the consequences. Romans 1:11 - For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; - Verse-by-Verse Commentary Hi, Sign out That is what we often think it means, but that isn't what Paul means here, because these Romans were already Christians. Dale later testified, “The mist broke, the sunlight came, and I breathed the free air of the mountains of God.”, The apostle Paul knew how important it was not only to be encouraged by others (Phil. The word epipotheo means to want something so bad it makes your heart hurt on the inside. 5:22; Eph. 24:25; Ro 1:14; Gal. Darby Karpos is also used figuratively to convey the idea of that which gives advantage, gain or profit. If Paul is going to reach the nations, why does he preach the gospel to the Christians at Rome? Finally spiritual fruit speaks of converts to Christ and the increase of their spiritual growth in Him. 1:15; 10:15; 15:20; 1 Co. 1:17; 9:16, 18; 15:1f; 2 Co. 10:16; 11:7; Gal. ", We need to temper our zeal with knowledge, and we can become overzealous very easily, but to feel and sense the excitement of Christian living is only the normal thing for a Christian. Study Guide Commentary Series. Our journeys are made … We should feel an obligation to pass along to others the kindnesses shown to us. (NLT - Tyndale House), Wuest: Moreover, I do not desire you to be ignorant, brethren, that often I proposed to myself to come to you, but I was prevented up to this time, in order that I might procure some fruit also among you even as also among the rest of the Gentiles. Are you involved in sharing God’s love heart to heart to heart? 2:19) but to be an encourager (Acts 20:2; 27:35-36). You haven't exercised faith if you have simply believed the truth. 3:2. 1:42; 1 Chr. His purpose was to share some spiritual gift. A.S.V. (Hendriksen, W., & Kistemaker, S. J. Under two striking and appropriate figures, the apostle expresses the general idea, ‘If one portion of the Jewish people is holy, so also is the other. Romans has been called “the most profound work … It follows that for Paul, the city of Rome represented danger, opposition, persecution and death. Paul is using "wise and foolish" to describe the difference between the cultured and uncultured and between the educational and philosophic. Greek: epipotho (1SPAI) gar idein (AAN) humas, hina ti metado (1SAAS) charisma humin pneumatikon eis to sterichthenai (APN) humas, Amplified: For I am yearning to see you, that I may impart and share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen and establish you; (Amplified Bible - Lockman), NLT: For I long to visit you so I can share a spiritual blessing with you that will help you grow strong in the Lord. He had seen the Gospel work in other wicked cities such as Corinth and Ephesus; and he was confident that it would work in Rome. Why are people ignorant of God’s intention to be kind? Ministry is not a one-way street. Romans 1:26-27 Commentary. I may impart (3330) (metadidomi from metá = with suggest the idea of sharing as distinguished from giving + dídomi = to give) means to share, give a part of. Life is short; death is sure; sin the cause, CHRIST THE CURE! It’s a two-way street, with blessings and encourage-ment constantly being shared both ways. 1:17. Prothumos is a strong word. Romans 1:11 . The gospel is all the great facts about humanity and about God that God wants to impart to us and that will enable us to be whole persons. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. It means literally “to call near,” “to invite” (Acts 28:20: “I have asked”), “to call upon,” and more generally “to address,” either for instruction, admonition, exhortation, confirmation, or consolation. What are you eager to do? N New Adam (Romans 5:12-21) – We are children of two “Adams” But the one who focuses on giving never has such problems. The purpose of all true ministry for God is to bear fruit in His name and with His power and for His glory. He speaks of strengthening them (and gives that as the purpose of his proposed visit—he was not aimless in anything he did). Paul is saying "I want to see you so badly that it makes my heart hurt when I think about it. The active fruit of Paul's hands is giving (contributions) Paul writing to the saints at Philippi to encourage them in their giving... "for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. In regard to spiritual life, the Bible uses the term "FRUIT" in 3 ways -- as a metaphor for the attitudes that characterize the Spirit-led believer (Galatians 5:22-note; Galatians 5:23-note). The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of Holy Scripture. When the cashier added up the items, the woman was $4 short. Romans 5:1-11 What It Means To Be Acceptable to God. Romans 1:11-15 Commentary. Young's Literal: Both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to wise and to thoughtless, I am a debtor. Romans 6:19-23 It is Impossible to Be Neutral. Secondly Paul uses "spiritual fruit" to refer to an action as in the following verse. There are no qualifications for this grace. All rights reserved). (Romans 1). Here he uses it to introduce his determined plan to visit the saints at Rome. Stealing also makes you a debtor. Encouraged together with (4837) (sumparakaleo from sun = together, speaks of an intimate association + parakaleo = to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort, to strengthen) means to to call upon or invite or exhort at the same time or together. —K. But it also represented opportunity unlimited. Audio Edition with New International Version. It was a matter of helping their spiritual growth through the ministry of the Word. (2 Ti 1:4-note). What a difference it would make! Establishing (preceding verse) produces comfort, both for those who are ministering and for those who are ministered to. The key to Romans chapter five is the word "rejoice." 1:3; 5:19; 6:12; Col. 1:9; 3:16; 1 Pet. We are debtors to God ("Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," see notes Matthew 6:12). As a result, they feel they are useless to God. ), 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Having thus a fond affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart (metadidomi) to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us. But I thought Paul's readers were born again believers! Paul charged us to "Imitate him, just as he imitated Christ Jesus!" Romans 1:20-21 Commentary. THOUGHT - Has the pattern for strengthening saints changed over the last 2000 years? You are under just as much obligation as any of the missionaries in your church. How to Know We Love Christ. Paul says, "that is why I want to preach the gospel to you at Rome. They would be mutually blessed in the Word. What are you doing this week that will last forever? Phil. Sadly, so many of us in America live for ourselves -- what we want and hope to get. Are you still twiddling your thumbs and wasting your life on things that don’t really matter? It is not confined to making a witness so that people might have this held against them in a legal sense by God—as if God were saying, "I gave you My word, but you didn't respond to it.". (Acts 16:5+). What are you living for? Why would Paul want to "preach the gospel" to Christians? As in our purposes, so in our desires, we must remember to say, If the Lord will, James 4:15. 2 Therefore you have (A)no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. As that Christian life grows and develops, the "I" becomes smaller and smaller until, at last, there is just "Christ" -- "Not I, but Christ" (Galatians 2:20-note). IN ORDER THAT I MIGHT OBTAIN SOME FRUIT AMONG YOU ALSO, EVEN AS AMONG THE REST OF THE GENTILES: hina tina karpon sco (echo: 2SAAS) kai en humin kathos kai en tois loipois ethnesin: In order that (See terms of purpose or result) - Expresses purpose which should always prompt us to pause and ponder the purpose. In his blunt way, Moody replied, "Well, brother, it's about time you quit aiming and started firing. There are about 21 uses of Euaggelizo in the non-apocryphal Septuagint (observe especially the uses in Isaiah) - 1 Sam. O Lord, open our hearts more and more to feel the wonder of being called of Christ and the loved of God (forever! Paul's Letter to the Romans is the Gospel of God; it is the first Christian Theology. So now I am a debtor to Greeks and barbarians. In a similar way Paul wrote to his young disciple Timothy explaining that he was... longing (continually = present tense = epipotheo) to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that (one purpose Paul earnestly desired to see Timothy) I may be filled with joy. In summary, opheiletes can refer to a literal debt or as used here by Paul figuratively to express his personal, moral obligation, which contrast to to a necessity in the nature of the case as would have been the case if he had used the Greek verb dei = Click word study of dei) (E.g., the nature of our bodies and the health thereof dictates that we must -- dei -- eat or we will starve). Even if you have nothing else to give, But when it is encouragement, Romans 1:8–15 contains Paul's description to the Roman Christians of his longing to travel to Rome to be with them. It had transformed his own life, and he knew it could transform the lives of others. Paul is saying in essence "I want to see you so badly that it makes my heart hurt when I think about it. He was consumed by an eager desire to serve God, which included serving others in His name. Because of what he had received, he showed the highest kind of charity—sharing the gospel with others. Romans 1:14 I am (1SPAI) under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish (NASB: Lockman), Greek: Hellen te kai barbarois, sophois te kai anoetois opheiletes eimi; (1SPAI), Amplified: Both to Greeks and to barbarians (to the cultured and to the uncultured), both to the wise and the foolish, I have an obligation to discharge and a duty to perform and a debt to pay. God's primary concern is to prepare His children to share a relationship in fellowship with Him for all eternity—everybody living exactly the same way. Through Him (Christ our Great High Priest) then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. Young's Literal: And I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, that many times I did purpose to come unto you -- and was hindered till the present time -- that some fruit I might have also among you, even as also among the other nations. Commenting upon Paul's obligation or "indebtedness" Vincent comments, “All men, without distinction of nation or culture, are Paul’s creditors. 1:11; 7:14; 15:27; 1 Co. 2:13, 15; 3:1; 9:11; 10:3f; 12:1; 14:1, 37; 15:44, 46; Gal. Schott, and even Mangold, who takes the Apostle as announcing his desire to take in hand the Gentile mission also among his readers, so that the καρπός would be Gentiles to be converted. 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