Look at the book romans 9

In chapter 9 paul began to answer the question from the divine perspective. Hes sending this letter ahead of him as a way of introducing himself and of sharing lots and we mean lots of theological goodies. Bruce in the introduction to his commentary on the book of romans. That is what we are going to be looking at in romans 9. Another interesting thing about the book of romans is that romans 9 actually picks up a discussion that began in 3. Romans these 24 lessons provide a verse by verse study of the book of romans. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible.

Romans 9 new international version niv pauls anguish over israel. Paul describes mans ruined condition before god, both jew and gentile, in the first part of romans. Speaking of romans 9 i just watched the youtube of the debate between prof. The epistle to the romans or letter to the romans, often shortened to romans, is the sixth book in the new testament.

The writer of this letter was the apostle paul see 1. The rabbi said, if you are not able to look at the sun, which is merely one of the servants that attend the holy oneblessed be hethen how can you presume to look at the divine presence. Understanding romans 9, part 1, context and theme free. Lets look at the book so we are shaped, not by our own opinions, but by gods word. For god is my witness, whom i serve with my spirit in the gospel of his son. His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he sees. As it turns out, pauls never been to rome, but he wants to go. The sovereignty of god in salvation romans 9 introduction if romans 8 has the distinction of being the highwater mark of the new testament, chapter 9 has the dubious honor of teaching one of the most emotionally volatile doctrines of all the bible, that of election. Its loaded with scriptures, and keeps pounding away rhetorically with one question. Jun 16, 2014 look at the book is a online method of teaching the bible. But careful reflection shows that romans 911 answers some key questions which paul had raised earlier, especially in romans 3 about gods faithfulness to his promises to the jews. Find your joy in god with sermons, books, podcasts, video, and daily articles from the ministry of john piper. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost. Its an ongoing series of 510 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher.

His jewish name was saul and his roman name was paul. This summary of the book of romans provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of romans. A study through the book of romans bible baptist church. When you are studying scripture, keep the light right on your feet and take one step at a time. Jul 28, 2015 look at the book romans 9 with john piper posted on july 28, 2015 by todd shaffer john piper speaks at a small conference that considers one of the most shocking chapters in all of scripture, romans 9. Introduction romans is the greatest book in the new testament. Look at the book is john pipers latest effort to help teach you to read the bible for yourself. But careful reflection shows that romans 9 11 answers some key questions which paul had raised earlier, especially in romans 3 about gods faithfulness to his promises to the jews. Before we begin in the book of romans we need to look at the penman, paul.

Paul has just established that god chose between jacob and esau which of them would receive the covenant promises and which would serve the other. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. Romans 9 contains some of the most powerful and favorite prooftexts that are used by calvinists. Look at the book is a online method of teaching the bible. Its ground is the consciousness of entire consecration to the service of that god whom he had found in the revelation of his son. Below, you can find all four sessions from our look at the book weekend on romans 9. Paul appeals to roman christians to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to god v. God said to abraham, it is through isaac that you will have the descendants i promised you. For rebeccas two sons had the same father, our ancestor isaac. In a somewhat indirect way, the book of romans was the turning. Paul begins by declaring how heartbroken he is about the state of his people israel. Romans 9 tackles challenging and hardtofollow issues.

Let us look briefly below at each of these three keys to understanding romans 9. Romans 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. They will one day come to a knowledge of their redeemer. Now viewing scripture range from the book of romans chapter 10.

Look at the book romans 9 with john piper posted on july 28, 2015 by todd shaffer john piper speaks at a small conference that considers one of the most shocking chapters in all of scripture, romans 9. Look at the book romans 9 with john piper faith by hearing. It reads more like a developed theological essay than a letter. So, if what you said is true in regards to romans 9. His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he. Romans 9 niv pauls anguish over israel i speak bible. May, 2015 one thought on romans 9 look at the book mark shindler on may 14, 2015 at 7. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. Most of the uses of save and salvation in romans 911 involve the future deliverance of israel from gentile domination and from sins bondage cf. Election, romans 911, and the theme of romans this understanding fits perfectly with pauls overall theme in romans about the gospel as the power of god unto salvation for all believers. No passage in the bible may give you as much trouble as romans 9.

You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notesall to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. These involve both israels place in gods plans and gods own character. Now lets look at what i quoted from galatians with what i underlined in romans 9. Biblical scholars agree that it was composed by the apostle paul to explain that salvation is offered through the gospel of jesus christ. As we look at romans chapter 9, remember one thingobservation, interpretation, application. Gods unconditional election causes many to say that he must be unrighteous. And no passage can give you as much hope in the promises of god. When it comes to understanding romans 9, there are three keys which i have found helpful in explaining what paul is teaching in this text. Shekinah, the special covenants with abraham, moses, and david, the giving of the law, the system of temple worship, and the original promises.

Look at the book is john pipers latest effort to help teach people to read the bible for themselves. After demonstrating that the jews outside of christ are just as much under gods condemnation as the gentiles romans 2, paul asks, what advantage then has the jew, or what is the profit of the circumcision. Note that all of these posts are drawn from the longer explanation in my book the rejustification of god. The main things are the plain things, and the plain things are the main things. Gods sovereign purpose will focus each readers attention on the god of sc. This one book in your bible condenses down into 16 chapters the greatest themes. Romans 9 niv pauls anguish over israel i speak bible gateway. Romans 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. However, a closer look at the context not only disproves calvinism, but also reveals a better understanding of gods nature and working among men.

Cbi the book of romans dealing with sin chapter one the righteousness and wrath of god page 4 the book of romans chapter one the righteousness and wrath of god i. No voice from the early church was ever raised against his authorship. Saul means asked and this was the name he was using when he was persecuting the christians. He cant choose some and not others, and be good and just. As part of this new initiative, desiring god is catalyzing regional events. If you will carefully look at the study of the book of romans up until chapter 9, the apostle paul is laying out a pattern that i dont think you can miss. John pipers latest effort to help teach you to read the bible for yourself. If all the depressed would look up, if all the estranged would make up, if all the gossipers would shut up, there might come a revival.