“ Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; ”
Now it was not written - The record of this extraordinary faith was not made on his account only; but it was made to show the way in which men may be regarded and treated as righteous by God. If...
(18) Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; (18) The rule of justification is always the same, both in Abraham, and in all the faithful: that is to say, faith in God,...
Romans 4:17 b - Romans 4:25 . Faith in God the Life-Giver. Romans 4:17 associates with the scope the quality of Abraham's faith. The patriarch's world-fatherhood was his in the sight of...
for his sake . on account of him.
23. Now it was not written, etc. A proof from example is not always valid, of which I have before reminded you; lest this should be questioned, Paul expressly affirms, that in the person...
DISCOURSE: 1839 ABRAHAM’S FAITH Romans 4:20-25 . He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that, what he ha...
Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; Now it was not written for his sake alone - The fact of Abraham's believing and receiving salvation through that faith is not re...
Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him - `These things were not recorded as mere historic...
Acceptance by Faith foreshadowed in the old Dispensation In Romans 3:21 .; St. Paul set forth the great truth of acceptance by faith. A Jew might object that it was new, and therefore not true. I...
IV. (1-25) The subject of the chapter is an application of the foregoing to the special (and crucial) case of Abraham, with particular reference to two ideas that are continually recurring through...
Chapter 11 ABRAHAM (2) Romans 4:13-25 AGAIN we approach the name of Abraham, Friend of God, Father of the Faithful. We have seen him justified by faith, personally accepted because turning alt...
following Abraham in Faith in God Romans 4:16-25 Notice the remarkable alteration made by the r.v. in Romans 4:19 . The a.v. suggests that Abraham refused to consider the physical disabilities...
The apostle now dealt with another difficulty that might arise in the mind of the Jew, showing that the method of grace, namely, imputing righteousness in response to faith, is in harmony with the wh...
Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; (24) But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; (25) Who wa...
Now it was not written for his sake alone ,.... This was not left on the sacred records, Genesis 15:6 , that it was imputed to him ; purely on his account, merely for his sake, as an encomium of...
Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; Ver. 23. For his sake alone ] But for our instruction and encouragement, Romans 15:4 . See Trapp on " Rom 15:4 "
Now it was not written In the sacred records, which are to reach the remotest ages; for his sake alone Merely or chiefly to do a personal honour to that illustrious patriarch; but for us also F...
Abraham and David Justified by Faith Now there is deepest patience and grace shown on the part of God through Paul, His instrument in writing this epistle: for it is blessed to see that He gives n...
The Case of Abraham. A. D. 58. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imp...
Ver. 23,24. Here it may be inquired, If Abraham's faith did justify him, and it was imputed to him for righteousness, what doth this concern us? The apostle answers, it was recorded of him for our sa...
What Paul Has Just Described Is Now Seen To Be In Accordance With Ideas Related To Abraham And David (4:1-25). No one was of more importance to the Jews than Abraham. It was to him that God had gi...
CRITICAL NOTES Romans 4:18 .—Against hope as man; but upon hope in God (Severian). Romans 4:19 .—In this passage Abraham is represented as placed between two opposite forces—that of sight and t...
imputed Or, reckoned, that is, put to the account of. See ( Philemon 1:18 ); same word:
Romans 3:31 ; Romans 4 A Crucial Case. I. It was by his faith Abraham was justified, not by his works of obedience. Paul's proof of this is very simple. He finds a remarkable proof-text ready...
Romans 4:1 . What shall we say then that Abraham our father as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? What blessings did really come to Abraham, the father of the faithful? What is the nature of th...
Romans 4:1 . What shall we say then that Abraham, our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? How was he a sinner, an idolater, justified? Was it by the flesh, as indicated by the word...
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? Lessons from the case of Abraham I. However much the most perfect of the species may have to glory of in...
EXPOSITION Romans 4:1-45 (5) Abraham himself shown to have been justified by faith, and not by works, believers being his true heirs. The main points of the argument may be summarized th...
Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him,
1 Corinthians 10:11 ; 1 Corinthians 10:6 ; 1 Corinthians 9:10 ; 2 Timothy 3:16 ; 2 Timothy 3:17 ; Romans 15:4
Abraham an Exemplar of Faith Romans 4:1-5 , Romans 4:13-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS In our verses there are several things relative to the faith of Abraham that are worthy of note: 1. What di...
On his account only — To do personal honour to him.