Romans 4:15
Verse
Context
Sermons
Charles Leiter
Milton Green
Zac PoonenMilton Green
Rick LeibeeRandolph S. FosterSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Because the law worketh wrath - For law νομος, any law, or rule of duty. No law makes provision for the exercise of mercy, for it worketh wrath, οργην, punishment, for the disobedient. Law necessarily subjects the transgressor to punishment; for where no law is - where no rule of duty is enacted and acknowledged, there is no transgression; and where there is no transgression there can be no punishment, for there is no law to enforce it. But the Jews have a law, which they have broken; and now they are exposed to the penal sanctions of that law; and, if the promises of pardon without the works of the law, do not extend to them, they must be finally miserable, because they have all broken the law, and the law exacts punishment. This was a home stroke, and the argument is unanswerable.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Because the law worketh wrath--has nothing to give to those who break is but condemnation and vengeance. for where there is no law, there is no transgression--It is just the law that makes transgression, in the case of those who break it; nor can the one exist without the other.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Therefore it is of faith that it might be by grace,.... Meaning either the promise of being heir of the world, or the inheritance itself, or adoption which gives heirship, or remission of Sin, or the blessing of justification, either and all of these are of faith; not as the cause or condition of them, but as the means of God's fixing and appointing to be the recipient of all and each of them: which is done, "that it might be by grace"; appear to be of the free grace and favour of God, as each of these blessings are: forasmuch as every blessing is received by faith, it is manifest it must be by grace; since faith itself is a gift of God's grace, and lies purely in receiving favours at the hand of God, to whom it gives all the glory of them: and this is done with a further view, to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed. The promise of the above blessings, particularly of the inheritance which is made in the covenant of grace, ordered in all things and sure, and which could not be disannulled by the law that came after it; this being by faith and of grace, and not of works, nor at all depending upon them, becomes sure to all believers, to all Abraham's spiritual seed: not to that only which is of the law; to the Jews, who are said to be of the law, in distinction to the Gentiles who were without it; and designs such of them as were believers in Christ, and to whom the Gospel was the power of God unto salvation; to these the promise was, and was sure, and not to them only: but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; to the Gentiles, who though they are not by natural descent from Abraham, yet are of the same faith with him, and so are his seed in a spiritual sense: who is the father of us all; whether Jews or Gentiles, who are Christ's, and so Abraham's spiritual seed, and heirs of eternal life, according to the free promise of grace.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:15 The only way to avoid breaking the law is to have no law to break! (literally where there is no law, neither is there transgression): Paul always uses the word “transgression” to denote disobedience of a clear commandment of God (see also 2:23; 5:14; Gal 3:19; 1 Tim 2:14). Transgression only exists where the law exists, which is why the law always brings punishment. The law that God gave to the Israelites specified requirements in great detail, which made the people more accountable for sin than before. So when they inevitably disobeyed the law, God brought more severe punishment upon them.
Romans 4:15
Abraham Receives the Promise
14For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless,15because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression.
- Scripture
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The Wrath of God
By Charles Leiter1.4K52:08EXO 32:10NUM 25:4NAM 1:2ROM 4:15In this sermon, the preacher discusses the present course of the world as a downward spiral towards hell. He emphasizes that people become increasingly blind and deceived as they continue on this path. The preacher explains that God actively gives people over to their sinful desires, leading them further into darkness and depravity. The sermon also highlights the wrath of God, which is manifested by God giving people over to deeper and deeper sin as a form of judgment.
The Wilderness
By Milton Green1.3K05:24ROM 4:151CO 3:52CO 3:72CO 3:9GAL 3:13EPH 3:4HEB 3:4In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God's law and loving the Lord. They explain that practicing sins breaks God's law and gives ground to the powers of darkness. The speaker references various Bible verses, such as Romans 4:15, Galatians 3:13, and 2 Corinthians 3:7 and 3:9, to support their points about the curse, wrath, condemnation, and death that result from not following God's law. They also discuss the concept of possessing the land and becoming mature and complete in Christ, and highlight the role of apostles, pastors, and teachers in leading and encouraging believers.
Fellowship in the Light
By Zac Poonen1.2K19:50PRO 8:34MAT 5:3ROM 4:15ROM 14:23JAS 4:17
This sermon emphasizes the importance of true obedience to God's Word, highlighting the need to address sin by its worst name to achieve victory over it. It delves into the concept of poverty of spirit as the key to unlocking spiritual treasures and entering the kingdom of heaven, contrasting false humility with genuine honesty before God. The message stresses the significance of continuous progress in spiritual growth and the humility to acknowledge personal need for God's grace moment by moment.
Church - Part 1
By Milton Green1.2K03:41MAT 6:33ROM 4:151CO 3:52CO 3:72CO 3:9GAL 3:13EPH 6:10In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a life that is aligned with the love of the Lord and His commandments. He explains that practicing sins such as unforgiveness, envy, worry, and greed goes against God's law and opens the door for the powers of darkness to have influence. The preacher highlights that the law brings condemnation and death, but through the gospel, believers can possess the land and overcome these sins. He warns that failing to possess the land and falling into sin will result in negative consequences. The preacher encourages the audience to use their weapons, which are mighty in God, to tear down strongholds and cast down thoughts that go against the Word of God.
Setting Standards in the Home
By Rick Leibee6511:04:33MAT 22:37JHN 3:16ROM 4:15ROM 5:13EPH 6:1EPH 6:4COL 3:21In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of setting and maintaining standards in our homes. He emphasizes the need for clear communication and understanding between parents and children. The speaker highlights four key aspects of obedience: doing what is asked immediately, doing it completely, doing it with a cheerful attitude, and doing it in accordance with the child's level of understanding. He also encourages parents to consider the delivery and reception of their instructions, taking into account the individual abilities and maturity of each child.
Objections to Calvinism - 7. the Heathen World
By Randolph S. Foster0PSA 92:15PSA 145:17ISA 45:9ROM 2:8ROM 4:15ROM 5:13JAS 1:13Randolph S. Foster passionately denounces the Calvinistic view of the heathen world, particularly focusing on the doctrine of reprobation and infant damnation. He argues against the belief that God predestines certain individuals to damnation, emphasizing the revolting nature of such a doctrine and its implications on God's justice and goodness. Foster highlights the inconsistency of this belief with Scripture, reason, and common sense, pointing out the lack of evidence to support it. He challenges the notion that God's sovereignty can be used to justify teachings that contradict His righteous and merciful nature.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Because the law worketh wrath - For law νομος, any law, or rule of duty. No law makes provision for the exercise of mercy, for it worketh wrath, οργην, punishment, for the disobedient. Law necessarily subjects the transgressor to punishment; for where no law is - where no rule of duty is enacted and acknowledged, there is no transgression; and where there is no transgression there can be no punishment, for there is no law to enforce it. But the Jews have a law, which they have broken; and now they are exposed to the penal sanctions of that law; and, if the promises of pardon without the works of the law, do not extend to them, they must be finally miserable, because they have all broken the law, and the law exacts punishment. This was a home stroke, and the argument is unanswerable.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Because the law worketh wrath--has nothing to give to those who break is but condemnation and vengeance. for where there is no law, there is no transgression--It is just the law that makes transgression, in the case of those who break it; nor can the one exist without the other.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Therefore it is of faith that it might be by grace,.... Meaning either the promise of being heir of the world, or the inheritance itself, or adoption which gives heirship, or remission of Sin, or the blessing of justification, either and all of these are of faith; not as the cause or condition of them, but as the means of God's fixing and appointing to be the recipient of all and each of them: which is done, "that it might be by grace"; appear to be of the free grace and favour of God, as each of these blessings are: forasmuch as every blessing is received by faith, it is manifest it must be by grace; since faith itself is a gift of God's grace, and lies purely in receiving favours at the hand of God, to whom it gives all the glory of them: and this is done with a further view, to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed. The promise of the above blessings, particularly of the inheritance which is made in the covenant of grace, ordered in all things and sure, and which could not be disannulled by the law that came after it; this being by faith and of grace, and not of works, nor at all depending upon them, becomes sure to all believers, to all Abraham's spiritual seed: not to that only which is of the law; to the Jews, who are said to be of the law, in distinction to the Gentiles who were without it; and designs such of them as were believers in Christ, and to whom the Gospel was the power of God unto salvation; to these the promise was, and was sure, and not to them only: but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; to the Gentiles, who though they are not by natural descent from Abraham, yet are of the same faith with him, and so are his seed in a spiritual sense: who is the father of us all; whether Jews or Gentiles, who are Christ's, and so Abraham's spiritual seed, and heirs of eternal life, according to the free promise of grace.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:15 The only way to avoid breaking the law is to have no law to break! (literally where there is no law, neither is there transgression): Paul always uses the word “transgression” to denote disobedience of a clear commandment of God (see also 2:23; 5:14; Gal 3:19; 1 Tim 2:14). Transgression only exists where the law exists, which is why the law always brings punishment. The law that God gave to the Israelites specified requirements in great detail, which made the people more accountable for sin than before. So when they inevitably disobeyed the law, God brought more severe punishment upon them.