Wisdom Literature Every knee shall bow: The quotation from Isaiah 45:23 emphasizes the fact that all will have to appear before God in humility, and give account of himself before God. Wisdom Literature The judgment seat of Christ: This is the bema seat, equivalent to the judges seat in the Olympic Games. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. Wake Up! Sin had brought a curse upon the whole creation: Cursed is the ground for thy sake; the use of the creatures and dominion over them were forfeited, so that to man they were all unclean (Tit 1 15), in token of which God in the ceremonial law prohibited the use of some, to show what he might have done concerning all; but now that Christ has removed the curse the matter is set at large again, and that prohibition is taken away. So that whenever God saith As I live, it is to be interpreted as swearing by himself; for it is God's prerogative to have life in himself: there is a further ratification of it there, The word is gone out of my mouth. "Nay, God doth not only receive him, but hold him up, v. 4. Our work is to bless the sons of men. That which puts an acceptableness upon all our good duties is a regard to Christ in the doing of them. This seems to be the meaning of that aphorism, which sounds somewhat darkly (v. 22), Happy is he that condemns not himself in that thing which he allows. True love would make us tender of their peace and purity, and beget a regard to their consciences as well as to our own. But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my members. Romans vii. Because both the one and the other must shortly give an account, v. 10-12. It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Romans v. 1. If of the particular determination of the efficacy of his death to the elect, then, though none that were given to Christ shall perish (John 6 39), yet thou mayest, as much as is in thy power, destroy such. 3. Probably from Corinth, about A. D. 58. Romans 10:10-14. b. Concerning meats (v. 2): One believeth that he may eat all thingshe is well satisfied that the ceremonial distinction of meats into clean and unclean is no longer in force, but that every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused; nothing unclean of itself, v. 14. The free Christian found it easy to show contempt against his brother, regarding him as a uptight-legalistic-goody-good. Compare Gal 6 4, Let every man prove his own work, that is, bring it to the touchstone of the word and try it by that so exactly as to be well satisfied in what he does; and then he shall have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. Observe. The New Testament Take this for a general rule; spend your zeal in those things wherein you and all the people of God are agreed, and do not dispute about matters that are doubtful. It is proclaimed before our Joseph, Bow the knee, Gen 41 43. b. Eats only vegetables: As an example of a doubtful thing, Paul looks at those who refuse to eat meat for a spiritual reason. Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. Salem Media Group. 23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. If a thing be indifferent, so that it is not in itself a sin not to do it, if we really think it a sin to do it it is to us a sin, though not to others, because we act against our consciences, though mistaken and misinformed. As the particular end specifies the action, so the general scope and tendency specify the state. Thirdly, It is in these things to serve Christ (v. 18), to do all this out of respect to Christ himself as our Master, to his will as our rule and to his glory as our end. If a weak Christian doubts whether it be lawful to eat flesh, while he remains under that doubt he had best forbear, till he be fully persuaded in his own mind. Another rule here given is this, that in these doubtful things every one not only may, but must, walk according to the light that God hath given him. It will not be asked at the great day, "Who ate flesh, and who ate herbs?" (Romans 14:14-15) Destroying a brother makes a privilege wrong. Our rule is, to walk as far as we have attained, not further, Phil 3 15, 16.For whatsoever is not of faith is sin. We should distinguish between someone who is weak and someone who is rebellious. Paul reminds the Roman Christians that No man is an island.. So that now there is nothing unclean of itself, every creature of God is good; nothing common: so the margin, ouden koinon; nothing which is common to others to eat, from the use of which the professors of religion are restrained: nothing profane; in this sense the Jews used the word common. Hence he concludes (v. 12), Every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Now those that had been Jews were trained up in the observance of the ceremonial appointments touching meats and days. Poetical Books b. Observe, The approbation of men is not to be slighted; for we must provide things honest in the sight of all men, and study those things that are lovely and of good report: but the acceptance of God is to be desired and aimed at in the first place, because, sooner or later, God will bring all the world to be of his mind. Romans 14, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon Let us observe the rules he gives, some to the strong and some to the weak, and some to both, for they are interwoven; and reduce the reasons to their proper rules. Minor Prophets We can discourage or beat them down through our legalism against them, or we can do it by enticing them to sin through an unwise use of our liberty. For the scripture saith, whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. It was not so much the difference itself that did the mischief as the mismanagement of the difference, making it a bone of contention. Another rule here prescribed is to those who are clear in these matters, and know their Christian liberty, yet to take heed of using it so as to give offence to a weak brother. The Gospels 3. Johannine Writings Commentary on Romans 13:11-14 (Read Romans 13:11-14) Four things are here taught, as a Christian's directory for his day's work. 5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. [1.] On the other hand, he that regards not the daythat does not make a difference between one day and another, does not call one day holy and another profane, one day lucky and another unlucky, but esteems every day alikehe does not do it out of a spirit of opposition, contradiction, or contempt of his brother. We should manage all our good duties in such a manner that they may not be evil spoken of. Eum vero qui fide est imbecilla, suscipite, non ad disceptationes quaestionum. It is not meant of justifying faith (that must not be hid, but manifested by our works), but of a knowledge and persuasion of our Christian liberty in things disputed. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense. He is Lord of those that are living to rule them, of those that are dead to receive them and raise them up. Because God hath received them; and we reflect upon him if we reject those whom he hath received. But the rules are general, and of standing use in the church, for the preservation of that Christian love which he had so earnestly pressed in the foregoing chapter as the fulfilling of the law. I. Is it for us then to judge or despise them, as if we were their masters, and they were to make it their business to please us, and to stand or fall by our dooms? "Romans 16:24 Each of us must ask: God what is there in my life hindering a closer walk with You? Proud member It was not only from the revelation made to Peter in this matter, but from the tenour and tendency of the whole gospel, and from the manifest design of Christ's death in general, that Paul learned to count nothing common or unclean. For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. But it will be asked, "Who feared God and worked righteousness, and who did not?" he makes no such difference of days only because he knows God hath made none; and therefore intends his honour in endeavouring to dedicate ever day to him. Or why do you show contempt for your brother? Date. according to the flesh: who are Israelites; to whom , The Pastor's Parting Blessing For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. 5001 North Oak Trafficway Kansas City, Missouri 64118 Visit Theme. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. Poetical Books Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike, Let each be fully convinced in his own mind, For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself, Whether we live or die, we are the Lords, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike: By bringing in the aspect of observing certain days, Paul lets us know that he is talking more about principles than specific issues. (1.) 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission, The Whole Bible Here his own heart cannot but condemn him as a transgressor. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. There it is, I have sworn by myself; here it is, As I live. We must deny ourselves in many cases for the preservation of our credit and reputation, forbearing to do that which we rightly know we may lawfully do, when our doing it may be a prejudice to our good name; as, when it is suspicious and has the appearance of evil, or when it becomes scandalous among good people, or has any way a brand upon it. c. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died: If Jesus was willing to give up His life for the sake of that brother, I can certainly give up my steak dinner. Now let not this be evil spoken of. The Jewish religion consisted much in meats and drinks (Heb 9 10), abstaining from some meats religiously (Lev 11 2), eating other meats religiously, as in several of the sacrifices, part of which were to be eaten before the Lord: but all those appointments are now abolished and are no more, Col 2 21, 22. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. a. 2. They were not well instructed touching the cancelling of the ceremonial law by the death of Christ, and therefore retained the ceremonial institutions, and practised accordingly; while other Christians that understood themselves better, and knew their Christian liberty, made no such difference. (4.) In the Epistle to the Hebrews our apostle tells us of the marvellous exploits which it has wrought in subduing kingdoms and obtaining promises, in quenching the , The Dual Nature and the Duel Within Romans 8. 1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. First, Not to self. The evil concupiscence of your nature revolted against the command, and led you astray. (1.) We have an account of our own to make up, and that is enough for us; let every man prove his own work (Gal 6 4), state his own accounts, search his own heart and life; let this take up his thoughts, and he that is strict in judging himself and abasing himself will not be apt to judge and despise his brother. We shall all stand before the judgment-seat of Christ, 2 Cor 5 10. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point That, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now Good praying, preaching, and discourse, may often, for want of prudence in ordering the time, the expression, and other circumstances to edification, be evil spoken of. All his foes shall be constrained to do it, whether they will or no. Taking it in general, it is the same with that of the apostle (Heb 11 6), Without faith it is impossible to please God. Observe his description of true Christians, taken from their end and aim (v. 7, 8), and the ground of it, v. 9. In face of our common responsibility to Him, how dare we judge each other?" Charity to the souls of our brethren is the best charity. If he be a good Christian, he does not, he dares not, do it from such a principle; and therefore we charitably conclude that to the Lord he does not regard it. Our Master had foretold that offences would come; and, it seems, so they did, for want of that wisdom and love which would have prevented discord, and kept up union among them. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks. Did he think it worth while to deny himself so much for them as to die for them, and shall not we think it worth while to deny ourselves so little for them as abstaining from flesh comes to?with thy meat. Perhaps they refused it because they feared it was meat sacrificed to a pagan god (as in 1 Corinthians 8). What Does It Mean That "Your Life Is Hidden with Christ"? Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? The Gospels Christ is the centre, in which all the lines of life and death do meet. The better to insinuate the exhortation, he puts himself in; Let us not; as if he had said, "It is what I have resolved against, therefore do you leave it: but judge this rather, instead of censuring the practice of others, let us look to our own, that no man put a stumbling-block, or an occasion to fall, in his brother's way,"proskomma, e skandalon. Receive the one who is weak in the faith: These are words to take seriously. To clear this argument against rash judging and despising, he shows how essential it is to true Christianity to have a regard to God and not to ourselves, which therefore, unless the contrary do manifestly appear, we must presume concerning those that in minor things differ from us. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Minor Prophets i. Not that it is in the power of any man's conscience to alter the nature of the action in itself, but only as to himself. 1. b. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. i. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. General Epistles Where he cannot be beneficent he is benevolent. For example, when some Christians from a Jewish background were offended that Gentile believers were not circumcised, Paul didnt cater to their legalistic demands. 2. 4. Christ deals gently with those that have true grace, though they are weak in it. If this is the case, we should let God deal with our brother. It is indeed their sin who do speak evil of that which is good for the sake of any such circumstantial errors, but it is our folly if we give any occasion to do so. Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. God is determined that it shall be so. General Epistles But why do you judge your brother? ( Romans 14 - David Guzik Commentary on the Bible) You ( su) - first in the sentence for emphasis and "in contrast to the Lord" (Vincent). If , Romans, but not Romanists Of a mistaken conscience, v. 14. 3. 14. For Of guilt to our brother. Romans 8:28. Now, happy is the man who so orders his conversation as not in any action to expose himself to the challenges and reproaches of his own consciencethat does not make his own heart his adversary, as he must needs do who does that which he is not clear he may lawfully do. Site by Mere. No one who has given up his name to Christ, is allowedly a self-seeker; that is against true Christianity. And be not conformed to this world: Do not live as men of the world do. There is no doubt about that point, for in Genesis 15:6 we read, "He believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.". Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. This epistle is supposed to have been written some time before that to the Galatians. But are any destroyed for whom Christ died? The Whole Bible Because the stress of Christianity is not to be laid upon these things, nor are they at all essential to religion, either on the one side or on the other. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. "I know and am persuadedI am fully persuaded, I am acquainted with my Christian liberty, and am satisfied in it, without any doubt or scruple, that there is nothing unclean of itself, that is, no kind of meat that lies under any ceremonial uncleanness, nor is forbidden to be eaten, if it be food proper for human bodies." 11. Strong believers and weak believers, those that eat and those that eat not, if they be true believers, are accepted of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. _Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:_ The gospel is full of therefores, it is above reason, but it is never against reason; it is the most reasonable thing under heaven There-fore it is a matter of argument. THIS chapter contains Paul's loving salutation to the various Christians dwelling at Rome. CHILDREN are expected to bear some likeness to their parent. The former is a stumbling-block, that gives our brother a great shake, and is a hindrance and discouragement to him; but this is an occasion to fall. a. We must not pin our faith upon any one's sleeve, nor make the practice of others our rule; but follow the dictates of our own understanding. Should not we be pleased with that which God is pleased with? Luke-Acts (1.) This chapter, rightly understood, made use of, and lived up to, would set things to rights, and heal us all. The matter is left at large. It is goodpleasing to God, profitable to our brother, and no harm to ourselves. The spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord, and it is a dangerous thing to debauch and put a force upon conscience, though it be under a mistake. The world's eye saw the outside of Christ the flesh of the man Christ, but the true Christ the ungodly eye could not discern. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself: We must understand that from beginning to end our life is connected to other lives. The strict Christian found it easy to judge his brother, writing him off as an unspiritual meat-eater-compromiser. THIS exhortation, as you will readily perceive, is not addressed to the ungodly. Therefore, out of the law, by reason of our corruption, springs sin. "Who kept holy days, and who did not?" This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed a. He understands the liberty that God has granted him, and uses it to the glory of God, with an eye to his wisdom and goodness in enlarging our allowance now under the gospel, and taking off the yoke of legal restraints; and he giveth God thanks for the variety of food he has, and the liberty he has to eat it, and that in those things his conscience is not fettered. If we are troubled by something, it likely isnt of faith and likely is sin for us. Romans 7:5. Every knee and every tongue, either freely or by force. It is grounded upon Christ's absolute sovereignty and dominion, which were the fruit and end of his death and resurrection. 21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. General Epistles [2.] And he that doubteth This verse is a necessary part of the preceding, and should be read thus: But he thatdoubteth is condemned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith. God never cast off any one that had true grace, though he was but weak in it; never broke the bruised reed. Every saint is God's workmanship, his husbandry, his building, Eph 2 10; 1 Cor 3 9. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Brethren, my hearts desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might he saved. a. [1.] All things indeed are pure: Paul will concede the point that there is nothing impure in the food itself; but he likewise insists that there is nothing pure in causing a brother to stumble. a. Nor must we act against the dictates of a doubting conscience. The New Testament And we may well afford to serve him who for us and for our salvation took upon him the form of a servant. Secondly, It is righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 5. Cookie Notice: ( Romans 14:19-21) Use your liberty to build each other up, not to tear each other down. Christians should take heed of grieving one another, and of saddening the hearts of Christ's little ones. I want to know the happiness that comes from not condemning myself by what I approve in my life. This takes faith, because we often cling to hindering things because we think they make us happy. None know but those that experience it how great both the restraining and the constraining power of conscience is. Romans 6:14. 12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. (Romans 14:13) Summary: dont make it an issue of judging, but dont use your liberty to stumble another brother. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth, 1 Cor 8 1-3. (Romans 14:1-2) Receiving the weaker brother. At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son. Those who were weak, and durst not use their Christian liberty, judged and censured the strong, who did, as if they were loose Christians, carnal professors, that cared not what they did, but walked at all adventures, and stuck at nothing. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Time will I come, and who ate flesh, and who not. 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