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Romans 14:13-23 Love's Greater Call is part of the last section of Romans, Romans 12-16 where God's people are in various situations exhorted to love one another. Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things whereby one may edify another. Satan may raise up a storm in our carnal mind, but he cannot allay it; he cannot pour oil upon the waves; nor calm the troubled breast, and enable it to rest upon God. ́ν.) Sermon Bible Commentary Romans 14:19 (R.V.) https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ice/romans-14.html. Romans 14:18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. the things of peace. "Commentary on Romans 14:19". 2 One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3 The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them. When the church fails to be a sacred space for unity and appreciation of diversity, the entire secular world suffers. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Romans 5:12-19 EXEGESIS: ROMANS—THE CONTEXT: In Romans 1:18—3:20, Paul addressed the issue of sin. College Press, Joplin, MO. And the things which pertain to mutual edification. If they seek to promote their private ends, to follow their own passions and prejudices, they will be involved in strife and contention. ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.’. To be blessed with peace, through the blood of sprinkling, before the soul glides out of its earthly tabernacle to enter into the haven of peace above—this indeed will make a death-bed happy, this will extract every thorn from the dying pillow, and enable the departing believer to say, with holy Simeon, "Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, for my eyes have seen your salvation.". b 2 One person believes that one may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. (Read Romans 14:19-23) Many wish for peace, and talk loudly for it, who do not follow the things that make for peace. This 108 part expository study of Romans was preached at Flagstaff Christian Fellowship in 2010-2013. Lesson 1: Romans: The Gospel of God (Romans … Applied to the church, it means to do anything by teaching, counsel, advice, etc. « Romans 14:22 Romans 15:1 » 3 Comments Robert Stamey on October 16, 2014 at 6:12 pm Dr. Richison, Thank you for you work on Romans! The points in which they are agreed are of infinite importance; the points on which they differ are commonly some minor matters in which they may "agree to differ," and still cherish love for all who bear the image of Christ. Romans 14:19 Context 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of: 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. PURSUE THINGS WHICH MAKE FOR PEACE (19-23) 1. It confronts a variety of issues. Then he needs peace. Romans 14:19 is the summative part of the letter, as the Apostle Paul summons all Christian practitioners to what matters most in the life of the church; namely, harmony and mutual growth of every living human being. There "are" great common objects before "all" Christians in which they can unite, and in the pursuit of which they will cultivate a spirit of peace. The main point of the Christian faith is not eating or drinking or ____________ (fill in the … Receive one who is weak in … Paul begins Romans 14 by speaking of the “weak in faith” and in 15:1 he urges “we who are strong” to “put up with the failings of the weak.” Arland Hultgren is probably right to conclude that Paul does not use “strong” and “weak” to define particular groups of people in Rome. Edify.—The word has unfortunately lost its freshness of meaning, but we have no other single equivalent for it in English. Part of The Bible Teaching Commentary on the The text arises out of a transitional era in religious history, when many converts to Christ were passing from one great divine system (the Mosaic regime) to another (the Christian age). Literally it is "weak in faith." Then he needs peace to calm it. And is not his mind often agitated and tossed up and down by conflicting emotions? Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. God only has the right to recompense the ungodly and the sinner as well as the righteous. The Priestly Ministry of Paul and his Itinerary (15:14-33) A. So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. The definite article thus points Paul's reference to individuals rather than to the Church as a whole. Paul then But it has not been much heeded in the Church. Compare Romans 9:33. I. And what blessed sensations are couched in that word "Peace!" There Isaiah , I believe, a vast deal of enthusiasm in the natural mind of Prayer of Manasseh , as is evident from what I may call its religious history in all ages; and this leads many who, in other points, seem rightly taught to look for wonderful visions, ecstasies, and raptures, things which nature can imitate, or Satan, as an "angel of light," counterfeit to delude souls. Meekness, humility, self-denial, and love, make for peace. May edify - The word "edify" means properly to "build," as a house; then to "rebuild" or "reconstruct;" then to adorn or ornament; then to do any thing that will confer favor or advantage, or which will further an object. d 4 Who are you … Church members were becoming "bent out of shape" over things that irritated them but had little or nothing to do with salvation. It confronts a variety of issues. To download the full commentary as a pdf, click here Shogren_Commentary on Romans OUTLINE: VIII. The writer’s name came first. Contention divides. which make for peace: not with God, for, for a sinful creature to make peace with God is impracticable and impossible, nor is there any exhortation to it in all the word of God; and if there was, it would be unnecessary here; since the persons here exhorted were such for whom peace with God was made by Christ, and who had a clear and comfortable sense of it in their own souls; and besides, for any to be put upon, or to attempt to make their peace with God, must highly reflect upon the methods of God's grace, in reconciling sinners to himself; and be injurious to the blood, sacrifice, and satisfaction of Christ, by which only peace is made: but the apostle means, either what makes for a man's own peace, or for the peace of others; the things which make for a man's own peace in his own conscience distressed with sin, are looking to, and dealing with the blood of Christ, which speaks peace and pardon; and the righteousness of Christ, which being apprehended by faith, a soul has peace with God through Christ; and also an embracing the Gospel, and the truths of it, which direct to Christ, which publish peace, and are the means of increasing and establishing a solid and well grounded peace, on the free grace of God and merits of Christ: attending on ordinances, and exercising a conscience void of offence towards God and men, are means of continuing and promoting a man's peace; he enjoys peace in them, though he do not derive it from them; yea, in the peace of others, is a man's own peace; and this is what is chiefly meant, a pursuing of things which make for the peace of others; of all men, and especially of saints; this is what should be eagerly followed after, closely pursued, and all ways and means should be made use of, to promote and secure it: this is the will of God; it is well pleasing to Christ, and a fruit of the Spirit; it is one part of the Gospel dispensation; church fellowship cannot be profitable and pleasant without it; it suits with the character of saints, who are sons of peace; and agrees with their privileges they enjoy, or have a right unto, as spiritual peace here, and eternal peace hereafter; and things wherewith one may edify another. (Romans 14 Commentary) In all of Scripture, there is no greater call for holy living and for submission to the sovereign and unconditional lordship of Jesus Christ. For, O how much is implied in the word "peace!" (1-2) Receiving the weaker brother. And when he has to lie upon his dying bed, O, if he can but lie there in peace, peace with God through Jesus Christ, and a holy calm comes over his soul, flowing out of manifested mercy and felt reconciliation, it will beat all the raptures in the world! We must always aim. Commentary on Romans 14:19-23. Instead, Paul is … Continue reading "Commentary on Romans 14:1-12" Romans 14:19, What a sweetness is contained in the word "peace." He could lash the waters of Gennesaret into a storm; but there was only One who could say to them, "Peace, be still." It is the “upbuilding,” or mutual help and assistance in the spiritual life which Christians receive from their intercourse with each other. He had written to remind them of their Of all spiritual blessings, none seem preferable to peace; and I believe that it is what a child of God covets more than anything. Contents Commentary on Romans 1 Translator's Preface 2 Dedication to Simon Grynaeus 12 The Argument 16 Chapter 1 22 Romans 1:1-7 23 Romans 1:1 24 Romans 1:8-12 33 Romans 1:13-15 39 Romans 1:16-17 42 Romans 1:18 Romans 14:1-23 Introduction on Judge Not Others provides an overview on how Romans 14 fits into the Book of Romans and introduces the various discussions within chapter 14. Romans chapter 14 is a complex segment of scripture that frequently is both misunderstood and abused. 1 * Welcome anyone who is weak in faith, a but not for disputes over opinions. Romans 14:19-21. In these expressions the idea of a "building" is retained, reared on a firm, tried cornerstone, the Lord Jesus Christ; Ephesians 2:20; Isaiah 28:16. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jcp/romans-14.html. This verse is not an inference from the immediately preceding, as though the meaning were, ‘Since peace is so acceptable to God, therefore let us cultivate it;' but rather from the whole passage: ‘Since Christian love, the example of Christ, the comparative insignificance of the matters in dispute, the honor of the truth, the nature of real religion, all conspire to urge us to mutual forbearance, let us endeavor to promote peace and mutual edification.'. (Romans 14 - Hodge's Commentary on Romans) The kingdom of God is the sphere of salvation where God rules as King in the hearts of those He has saved. "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace." 4 Who are you to judge someone … Bunyan well represents this in his Pilgrim"s Progress, where he speaks of Christian, after having been entertained in the "house Beautiful," going to sleep in the chamber called "Peace." This was wise counsel, and counsel that we cannot doubt was in accordance with the mind of Christ. Lit., things of edification, that, namely, which is with reference to one another. ; Acts 9:31; 1 Corinthians 8:1; 1 Corinthians 14:4. This is the overall subject of Romans 14. BibliographyIce, Rhoderick D. "Commentary on Romans 14:19". Romans 14:19, ESV: "So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding." Romans 14:8 Parallel Verses [ See commentary ]Romans 14:8, NIV: "If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." (18) A general conclusion: the use of this liberty, indeed, and our whole life, ought to be concerned with the edifying of one another, insomuch that we consider that thing unlawful, by reason of the offence of our brother, which is of itself pure and lawful. Sometimes we are conscience stricken, feeling very uneasy about what we have permitted ourselves to do. Food is harmless in itself, but we can misuse it to the destruction of those who are weak (14-16) 2. The church is often compared to a building, to a temple, a city, an house, and saints are the materials thereof; who are capable of being edified, or built up, yet more and more, both by words and by deeds; by words, by the ministry of the word, which is set up and continued among other things, for the edifying of the body of Christ; by praying with, and for each other; and by Christian conversation, about the experience of the grace of God, and doctrines of the Gospel, whereby saints may be useful in building up one another in their most holy faith; and so likewise by avoiding all filthy, frothy, and corrupt communication; all angry words and wrathful expressions, which tend not to profit, and are not for the use of edifying, but the contrary: moreover, edification is promoted by deeds, by acts of charity, or love; for charity edifies not by bare words but by loving in deed and in truth, by serving one another in love; for the spiritual body of Christ his church, makes increase unto the edifying of itself in love; and also by laying aside the use of things indifferent, when disagreeable to any of the brethren; for though all things may be lawful to be done by us, yet all things do not edify the brethren; and things which make for the edification of the body, as well as our own, are diligently to be sought after. The Greek phrase has a defining force which is lost in the translations. Benson Commentary. Romans 14:19, NIV: "Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification." (12:1—15:13) B. CHAPTER 14 To Live and Die for Christ. Commentary on Romans 15:14-21 (Read Romans 15:14-21) The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. "The Bible Study New Testament". It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall. follow after the things which make for peace, Let us therefore follow after the things that make for, the things of the edification of one another, but it is evil to that man who eateth with offence, neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleth, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Haldane's Exposition on the Epistle to the Romans, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, and things wherewith one may edify another, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament. Christians are thus regarded, according to Paul's noble idea Ephesians 2:20-22, as one great temple erected for the glory of God, having no separate interest, but as united for one object, and therefore bound to do all that is possible, that each other may be suited to their appropriate place, and perform their appropriate function in perfecting and adorning this temple of God. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. c 3 The one who eats must not despise the one who abstains, and the one who abstains must not pass judgment on the one who eats; for God has welcomed him. So the next clause, things of edification. Bible commentary on the Book of Romans, chapter 14, by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics. One position is intensely legalistic and structured, and See on build you up, Acts 20:32. Romans 14:19, KJV: "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another." "Commentary on Romans 14:19". It was the legacy that Jesus left to his Church. The kingdom of God is more important than food and drink ( 17-18 ) B. Commentary by J.C.Philpot on select texts of the Bible, "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace. Let us therefore — In consistency with these certain and momentous truths; follow after the things which make for peace — Which tend to procure, preserve, and promote peace among the faithful; and things wherewith one may edify another, may build him up … ", Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. Romans 14 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. That recompense is not hidden away in the future behind the curtain of death, but is realised in the present, as every evil-doer too surely and bitterly experiences. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. "In those matters that are morally indifferent [that make no difference, one way or the other ] I must ask how my action or lack of action will affect the peace and growth of the church.". Then to be saved he must be reconciled; and that implies peace. Romans 14:19b » Romans 14:19 by Grant | May 27, 2014 | Romans | 0 comments Read Introduction to Romans 19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. 1. His ministry is centered on evangelizing areas which have no Edification is upbuilding. Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians. Much of the strife and disunity in the church is promoted by those who seem bent on "majoring in the minors." Now many even of the Lord"s people seem as if they wanted and were expecting raptures. Christians have more things in which they "agree" than in which they differ. Romans 14 – Helping a Weaker Brother A. Don’t judge each other in doubtful things. Romans 14:22-23 Paul is dealing with a clash of values within an individual. Paul's letter to the Romans - A free Bible Version and Commentary on the New Testament Book of Romans in Easy English. BibliographyHodge, Charles. Application to Doubtful Things (14:1—15:13) It is not difficult to run across two extreme positions in Christianity. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. which will tend to promote its great object; to aid Christians, to enable them to surmount difficulties, to remove their ignorance, etc. If men aim at the great objects proposed by the Christian religion, they will live in peace. ", "Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, for my eyes have seen your salvation. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians. (Romans 14:1—15:13) V. Application (cont.) Lit. Verse 1 Paul began his letter in the usual way at that time. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world gives, give I unto you;" and the Apostle says of it that it "passes all understanding.". BibliographyPhilpot, Joseph Charles. 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