ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:1 God’s Righteousness in Everyday Life. The gift of God’s saving righteousness leads to a new life. Paul explains some practical results of God’s saving mercy. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:2 The present evil age still tempts Christians, so they must resist its pressure. Their minds are made new (contrast Romans 1:28), so that they are able to “discern” or understand God’s will. BY TESTING YOU MAY DISCERN translates a Greek word that means finding out the worth... [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:4 The diversity and unity of the church is compared to the human body. (See also 1 Corinthians 12:1 and Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 4:12.) ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0 [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:6 On the gift of PROPHECY, see notes on Acts 21:4; 21:10–11; 1 Corinthians 12:10; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:20; and other notes on 1 Corinthians 12:1. IN PROPORTION TO OUR FAITH. Those with the gift of prophecy should speak on [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:7 Christians should use the gifts God has given them, whether in SERVING others, TEACHING God’s Word, or in EXHORTATION and encouragement. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:9 The rest of the chapter describes the life that pleases God. Not surprisingly, LOVE heads the list (see note on John 13:34–35). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:13 HOSPITALITY was very important for early Christians, because most of them could not afford to pay for lodging when traveling. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:14 BLESS... DO NOT CURSE. These words reflect the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 5:44). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:17 REPAY NO ONE EVIL.... VENGEANCE IS MINE. This alludes to Jesus’ teaching (Matthew 5:39). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 12:20 BURNING COALS. See Proverbs 25:21. Most interpreters think Paul is teaching that Christians must do good to people so that the others will feel ashamed and repent. That sense is possible. But in the OT the concept of “burning coals” always represents punishment (see Psalm... [ Continue Reading ]