Romans 3:12
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Paul Washer
Art Katz
St. John Chrysostom
Steve Hulshizer
A.W. PinkSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
They are all gone out of the way - παντες εξεκλιναν, they have all diverged from the right way, they have either abandoned or corrupted the worship of God: the Jews, in forsaking the law and the prophets, and the Gentiles, in acting contrary to the law which God had written on their hearts. And the departure of both from the truth proves the evil propensity of human nature in general. They are together become unprofitable - ηχρειωθησαν. They are useless, good for nothing; or, as the Hebrew has it, נאלחו neelachu, they are putrid: he views the whole mass of mankind as slain and thrown together, to putrefy in heaps. This is what is termed the corruption of human nature; they are infected and infectious. What need of the mercy of God to save from such a state of degeneracy! There is none that doeth good - In Rom 3:10 it is said, There is none righteous; here, There is none that doeth good: the first may refer to the want of a righteous principle; the second, to the necessary consequence of the absence of such a principle. If there be no righteousness within, there will be no acts of goodness without.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Their throat is an open sepulchre,.... The several vices of the instruments of speech are here, and in the following verse, exposed: "the throat" is said to "be an open sepulchre", as in Psa 5:9, so called, for its voracity and insatiableness; both as an instrument of speech, for the words of the wicked are devouring ones; and as an instrument of swallowing, and so may denote the sinner's eager desire after sin, the delight and pleasure he takes in it, the abundance of it he takes in, and his insatiable greediness for it; likewise for its filthy stench, the communication of evil men being corrupt; and because, as by an open grave, persons may fall unawares to their hurt, so the evil communications of wicked men, as they corrupt good manners, are dangerous and hurtful: R. Aben Ezra explains it by , "immediate destruction", or sudden death: with their tongues they have used deceit; which may design the sin of flattery, for the words in Psa 5:9; the place referred to, are, "they flatter with their tongue"; either God or men, themselves or others, their princes or their neighbour; for there are flatterers in things sacred and civil, there are self-flatterers, court flatterers, and flattering preachers, and all abominable and mischievous; or the phrase may design the sin of lying, either politically, officiously, perniciously, and religiously; and in this latter way, either with respect to doctrine or practice: the poison of asps is under their lips; or as in Psa 140:3, "adders' poison is under their lips". The asp is but a small creature, and so is the tongue, Jam 3:5, but there is a world of mischief in it, signified by poison; which, as that, is latent and secret, is under it; and as that stupefies and kills insensibly, so an evil tongue does, and that in a deadly and incurable manner: oftentimes the Jews speak of the evil imagination, or corruption of nature entering into persons, and operating in them, "as poison in an angry serpent" (w). (w) T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 62. 2. Yoma, fol. 9. 2.
Romans 3:12
There Is No One Righteous
11There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. 12All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” 13“Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.”
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A Cogent Call to Indigenous Missions
By Paul Washer3.3K1:06:00Indigenous MissionsROM 3:12HEB 10:24In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a hypothetical situation in first century Christianity. He talks about an elder who is thrown into prison by the Roman guard after a church service. The preacher then goes on to discuss his experiences in the third world and how prisons there are different. He also mentions his mission to support missionaries around the world and emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith and seeking God's glory in everything. The sermon includes various anecdotes and illustrations to convey the message of dedication and perseverance in the face of challenges.
(Ephesians) the Incomparable Wonder of Being a Christian
By Jeff Noblit1.1K1:14:44EphesiansMAT 6:33LUK 24:27ROM 3:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of spreading the Gospel and following Jesus' example. He highlights the three elements involved in accepting the Gospel: understanding with the mind, feeling with the heart, and making a commitment to Christ. The preacher also acknowledges that all humans fall short of God's standard and that our behavior is inherently evil. He warns against the idea of claiming everything without understanding the need for a heavenly future and emphasizes the interconnectedness of believers as members of the body of Christ.
Falling Short of Your Mandate
By Art Katz36347:51MandatePSA 14:1MRK 9:23ACT 2:4ACT 2:42ROM 3:121CO 3:3In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the verse from Corinthians where Paul asks why believers walk as mere men. The speaker expresses disappointment in the lack of visible evidence of transcendence in the lives of the believers. He warns of the frightening events that will come upon the earth in the last days, including economic collapse, racial rioting, and violence against Jews and Christians. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of active participation in the church and encourages believers to use their spiritual gifts for the edification of the body.
Homily 37 on the Acts of the Apostles
By St. John Chrysostom0EXO 23:2MAT 5:9ACT 17:3ROM 3:12ROM 9:3ROM 10:12CO 1:111TH 2:16HEB 10:24John Chrysostom preaches on the journey of Paul and his companions through various cities, emphasizing Paul's dedication to sharing the Gospel with both Jews and Gentiles. Despite facing opposition and persecution, Paul's unwavering commitment to preaching Christ's suffering and resurrection leads to the conversion of many, including devout Greeks and chief women. Chrysostom highlights the importance of reasoning from Scriptures and the need for believers to search and confirm the teachings they receive. He also stresses the unity and mutual dependence within the Church, urging for love, good works, and the rejection of internal conflicts and sinful desires.
The True Vine
By Steve Hulshizer0GEN 3:16ISA 5:7MAT 1:18JHN 3:3JHN 17:4ROM 3:12ROM 5:121CO 15:45Steve Hulshizer preaches about the fallen nature of man since Adam's rebellion, leading to a lineage tainted by sin and incapable of producing anything pleasing to God. Despite God's efforts with Israel, they failed to bring glory to Him, resulting in captivity and ultimately being set aside. The stage was set for the True Vine, Jesus Christ, to come and bear fruit for God, breaking the line of fallen humanity and offering a new beginning where His followers can bring glory to God.
Prayer Sighs
By A.W. Pink02KI 3:19PSA 14:3PSA 53:1ECC 7:20ISA 64:6JER 11:16MAT 25:30LUK 17:10ROM 3:12EPH 2:8Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 36031 preaches on the concept of becoming useless, as described by the Greek word 'achreioo', meaning to make unprofitable or morally corrupt. This word paints a picture of rotten fruit, symbolizing something irreversibly bad and worthless. The preacher emphasizes that without Christ, human nature is soured and useless, akin to milk gone sour. The sermon delves into various Bible verses that highlight the depravity and corruption of man apart from God, emphasizing the inability of humanity to do good on their own.
- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
They are all gone out of the way - παντες εξεκλιναν, they have all diverged from the right way, they have either abandoned or corrupted the worship of God: the Jews, in forsaking the law and the prophets, and the Gentiles, in acting contrary to the law which God had written on their hearts. And the departure of both from the truth proves the evil propensity of human nature in general. They are together become unprofitable - ηχρειωθησαν. They are useless, good for nothing; or, as the Hebrew has it, נאלחו neelachu, they are putrid: he views the whole mass of mankind as slain and thrown together, to putrefy in heaps. This is what is termed the corruption of human nature; they are infected and infectious. What need of the mercy of God to save from such a state of degeneracy! There is none that doeth good - In Rom 3:10 it is said, There is none righteous; here, There is none that doeth good: the first may refer to the want of a righteous principle; the second, to the necessary consequence of the absence of such a principle. If there be no righteousness within, there will be no acts of goodness without.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Their throat is an open sepulchre,.... The several vices of the instruments of speech are here, and in the following verse, exposed: "the throat" is said to "be an open sepulchre", as in Psa 5:9, so called, for its voracity and insatiableness; both as an instrument of speech, for the words of the wicked are devouring ones; and as an instrument of swallowing, and so may denote the sinner's eager desire after sin, the delight and pleasure he takes in it, the abundance of it he takes in, and his insatiable greediness for it; likewise for its filthy stench, the communication of evil men being corrupt; and because, as by an open grave, persons may fall unawares to their hurt, so the evil communications of wicked men, as they corrupt good manners, are dangerous and hurtful: R. Aben Ezra explains it by , "immediate destruction", or sudden death: with their tongues they have used deceit; which may design the sin of flattery, for the words in Psa 5:9; the place referred to, are, "they flatter with their tongue"; either God or men, themselves or others, their princes or their neighbour; for there are flatterers in things sacred and civil, there are self-flatterers, court flatterers, and flattering preachers, and all abominable and mischievous; or the phrase may design the sin of lying, either politically, officiously, perniciously, and religiously; and in this latter way, either with respect to doctrine or practice: the poison of asps is under their lips; or as in Psa 140:3, "adders' poison is under their lips". The asp is but a small creature, and so is the tongue, Jam 3:5, but there is a world of mischief in it, signified by poison; which, as that, is latent and secret, is under it; and as that stupefies and kills insensibly, so an evil tongue does, and that in a deadly and incurable manner: oftentimes the Jews speak of the evil imagination, or corruption of nature entering into persons, and operating in them, "as poison in an angry serpent" (w). (w) T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 62. 2. Yoma, fol. 9. 2.