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Verse Romans 15:4. _FOR WHATSOEVER THINGS WERE WRITTEN AFORETIME_]
This refers not only to the quotation from the 69th Psalm, but to all
the _Old Testament_ scriptures; for it can be to no other scri...
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FOR WHATSOEVER THINGS ... - This is a “general” observation which
struck the mind of the apostle, from the particular case which he had
just specified. He had just made use of a striking passage in th...
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CHAPTER 15
_ 1. The Example of Christ. (Romans 15:1 .)_
2. The Ministry of Christ. (Romans 15:8 .)
3. Paul's Personal Ministry. (Romans 15:14 .)...
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HARMONY THROUGH SELF-RENOUNCEMENT.
Romans 15:1 f. Strength carries with it the duty of bearing others-'
weaknesses, not of pleasing oneself (_cf._ 1 Corinthians 10:33). The
strong are men of robust fa...
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It is the duty of us who are strong to bear the weaknesses of those
who are not strong, and not to please ourselves. Let each one of us
please our neighbour, but always for his good and always for his...
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THE MARKS OF THE FELLOWSHIP (Romans 15:1-6)...
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LEARNING. teaching, as Romans 12:7.
THAT. in order that. Greek. _hina_.
PATIENCE. patient endurance. See Romans 2:7.
COMFORT. the comfort. See Acts 4:36.
SCRIPTURES. the Scriptures. See...
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_For whatsoever things_, &c. St Paul takes occasion from his last
quotation to state a great principle; namely, that the O. T. was
throughout designed for the instruction and establishment of N. T.
be...
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The negative principle just laid down—of self-suppression in the
interests of the weak—does not exhaust the Christian’s duty: there
is a positive obligation to share his burdens and to consult his
wis...
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F. 12–15:13. THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL SEEN IN ITS EFFECT UPON BOTH
THE COMMON AND THE INDIVIDUAL LIFE OF CHRISTIANS.
In this section S. Paul deals with the consequences of the principles
he has worked...
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ὍΣΑ ΓᾺΡ Κ.Τ.Λ. γὰρ in a manner apologises for a not
very obvious quotation, and S. Paul takes the opportunity of insisting
on the value of O.T. for Christians.
ΠΡΟΕΓΡΆΦΗ. Cf. Romans 1:2; Ephesians 1:1...
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ΌΣΑ _пот. pl. от_ ΌΣΟΣ (G3745) который; здесь:
так же много, как много, столько же.
ΠΡΟΕΓΡΆΦΗ _aor. ind. pass. от_ ΠΡΟΓΡΆΦΩ (G1125)
писать заранее. Предлог в _знач._
"раньше" противопоставляется поня...
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_TEXT_
Romans 15:1-12. Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities
of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:2 Let each one of
us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto ed...
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For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might
have hope.
FOR WHATSOEVER THINGS WERE WRITTEN AFORETIME, WER...
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The Conduct of the Saints
1 Fellowship among God's saints should not be based on knowledge or
ignorance. God receives us even when we are feeble in faith. We should
not cut from our fellowship on...
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JEW AND GENTILE ALIKE THE OBJECT OF GOD'S LOVE. THE APOSTLE'S PLANS
1-13. The subject of Romans 14 is continued. 'Strength' should be
displayed in helping the 'weak' after Christ's example (Romans 15:...
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LEARNING] i.e. 'instruction': cp. 2 Timothy 3:16....
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PAUL’S LETTER TO THE *ROMANS
ROMANS
_HILDA BRIGHT AND KEITH SIMONS_
CHAPTER 15
DO NOT TRY TO PLEASE YOURSELF 15:1-6
V1 Because we are strong, we should assist weak people. Our *faith is
strong,...
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FOR.... — These words of the Old Testament may rightly be taken as
having a bearing upon us, “For,” &c.
THROUGH PATIENCE AND COMFORT OF THE SCRIPTURES — _i.e.,_ “by the
patience and comfort which the...
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CHAPTER 30
THE SAME SUBJECT: THE LORD'S EXAMPLE: HIS RELATION TO US ALL
Romans 15:1
THE large and searching treatment which the Apostle has already given
to the right use of Christian Liberty, is y...
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Here Paul justifies his use of the O.T. ὅσα γὰρ
προεγράφη = the whole O.T. εἰς τὴν ἡμετέραν
διδασκαλίαν ἐγράφη : was written to teach us, and
therefore has abiding value. 2 Timothy 3:16. ἵνα introduce...
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The fourteenth chapter has a certain completeness in itself, and we
can understand that if the Epistle to the Romans was sent as a
circular letter to different churches, some copies of it might have
e...
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FOLLOWING CHRIST IN PLEASING OTHERS
Romans 15:1
This chapter is remarkable for its threefold designation of God. The
God of patience and comfort, Romans 15:5; the God of hope, Romans
15:13; and the G...
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The most powerful argument for Christian conduct is the example of
Christ. He pleased not Himself. The injunction to receive one another
is an injunction addressed to Jews and Gentiles. Throughout the...
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(3) For whatsoever things were written (c) aforetime were written for
our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the (d)
scriptures might have hope.
(3) The preventing of an objection: suc...
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“ _For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning, that we, through patience and through comfort of the
Scriptures, might have hope. Now the God of patience and of comfort...
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We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and
not to please ourselves. (2) Let everyone of us please his neighbor
for his good to edification. (3) For even Christ pleased not...
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The circumstances under which the epistle to the Romans was written
gave occasion to the most thorough and comprehensive unfolding, not of
the church, but of Christianity. No apostle had ever yet visi...
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_THE UNITY OF THE BIBLE_
‘Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might
have hope.’
Romans 15:4
We are convince...
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4._For whatsoever things, etc. _This is an application of the example,
lest any one should think, that to exhort us to imitate Christ was
foreign to his purpose; “Nay,” he says, “there is nothing in
S...
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These instructions close the epistle. From Romans 15:8, it is the
exordium, the personal circumstances of the apostle, and salutations.
In Verses 8 to 12 (Romans 15:8-12), he sums up his thoughts resp...
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FOR WHATSOEVER THINGS WERE WRITTEN AFORETIME,.... In the books of the
Old Testament; the apostle says this, to vindicate the pertinency of
the above citation, and to prevent any objection that might b...
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For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might
have hope.
Ver. 4. _For whatsoever things, &c._] Here the apos...
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_For whatsoever things were written aforetime_ In the Old Testament;
_were written for our learning_ As if he had said, Though this may
seem to concern David or Christ only, yet it, and all other part...
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WRITTEN AFORETIME; in the Scriptures.
FOR OUR LEARNING; to instruct us in our duty.
PATIENCE AND COMFORT OF THE SCRIPTURES; received through the Holy
Ghost from the Scriptures. The apostle uses the...
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AN ADMONITION TO PATIENCE AND HARMONY.
Christians should not please themselves:...
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FOR WHATSOEVER THINGS WERE WRITTEN AFORETIME WERE WRITTEN FOR OUR
LEARNING, THAT WE THROUGH PATIENCE AND COMFORT OF THE SCRIPTURES MIGHT
HAVE HOPE....
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The subject of Romans 14:1 continues through verse 7 of Romans 15:1.
We have seen first the Lord's authority in regard to men's
consciences, then love toward our brethren a reason for considering
thei...
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Written aforetime = Old Testament
For our learning
Through patience - waiting for God to do His will
Comfort - 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Have hope...
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FOR WHATSOEVER THINGS WERE WRITTEN AFORETIME WERE WRITTEN FOR OUR
LEARNING, THAT THROUGH PATIENCE AND THROUGH COMFORT OF THE SCRIPTURES
WE MIGHT HAVE HOPE.
'For' -and here is why Paul quotes from th...
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1-7 Christian liberty was allowed, not for our pleasure, but for the
glory of God, and the good of others. We must please our neighbour,
for the good of his soul; not by serving his wicked will, and...
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Lest any should think, that the testimony before alleged concerneth
only David or Christ, he showeth that it belongeth also unto us; that
we may learn by their example to bear the infirmities of the w...
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For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures
we might have hope....
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Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV "For what things the Scripture
speaks were written for our instruction, that we, through patience and
the consolation of the Scriptures, might have the hope of
c...
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‘For whatever things were written in former times were written for
our learning, that through patient endurance and comfort of the
scriptures we might have hope.'
And we should take heed to this becau...
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THE STRONG SHOULD HELP THE WEAK, AND UNITY MUST BE FOREMOST
(15:1-15:6).
Paul now brings out the underlying lesson, that among believers those
who are strong should have consideration for weaker broth...
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Romans 15:4. FOR. This introduces a justification of the previous
citation, and a preparation for the subject which follows, the duty of
being ‘of the same mind one toward another' (Romans 15:6).
WH...
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3. _General Discussion of the Subject_, _passing over into Expressions
of Christian Praise_.
The section opens with a statement of the principle which should
govern the strong brethren (Romans 15:1),...
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WERE WRITTEN AFORETIME
(προεγραφη). Second aorist passive indicative of
προγραφω, old verb, in N.T. only here, Galatians 3:1 (which
see); Ephesians 3:3; Judges 1:4.FOR OUR LEARNING
(εις την ημετερ...
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Romans 15:4
What is the true purpose of Holy Scripture? Why was it written? St.
Paul replies, "Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written
for our learning." And what kind of learning? we as...
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Romans 15:1. _We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of
the weak, and not to please ourselves._
When we are free from scruples upon any point, and feel that there are
things that we ma...
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CONTENTS: Jewish and Gentile believers under one salvation. Paul
speaks of His ministry and coming journey.
CHARACTERS: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Paul, Isaiah.
CONCLUSION: The self-denial of our Lord...
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Romans 15:4. _Whatsoever things were written afore-time,_ by Moses and
the prophets concerning Christ, and the calling of the gentiles, were
written in order to afford us the greatest comfort, by demo...
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EVERYTHING WRITTEN IN THE SCRIPTURES. The things in the Old Testament
were written to teach us. IN ORDER THAT. In the Bible, hope is
something you expect to happen! The patience and encouragement the...
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_For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning._
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
I. What were the scriptures given us for?
1. “Our learning.” They are God’s gift of light to a dark...
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ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 15:4 FOR OUR INSTRUCTION... ENCOURAGEMENT. All
the words of the OT are the words of God. They teach believers how to
live in a way that pleases God....
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_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Romans 15:4_
Old writings for new times.—The mercy and wisdom of God are shown in
the gift of a written revelation. Nature teaches only in symbols, and
her writing...
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EXPOSITION
ROMANS 16:1
IV. SUPPLEMENTARY. Questions have been raised and much discussed as
to the connection of the last two chapters, 15. and 16., with the rest
of the Epistle. The facts and the o...
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Shall we turn to the fifteenth chapter of Paul's epistle to the
Romans.
In the fourteenth chapter Paul was dealing with the subject of walking
in love within the body of Christ. Recognizing that we ha...
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1 Corinthians 10:11; 1 Corinthians 9:10; 1 Corinthians 9:9; 1 Peter
1:13;...
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Aforetime — In the Old Testament. That we through patience and
consolation of the scriptures may have hope — That through the
consolation which God gives us by these, we may have patience and a
joyful...
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The apostle here informs us what is the general use of the holy
scriptures, and what is the particular reason for which they were
written; namely, 1. For instruction, THEY WERE WRITTEN FOR OUR
LEARNIN...