Romans 4:22
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Dean Taylor
Ernest O'Neill
David WilkersonSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness - The verse is thus paraphrased by Dr. Taylor: "For which reason God was graciously pleased to place his faith to his account; and to allow his fiducial reliance upon the Divine goodness, power, and faithfulness, for a title to the Divine blessing, which, otherwise, having been an idolater, he had no right to." Abraham's strong faith in the promise of the coming Savior, for this was essential to his faith, was reckoned to him for justification: for it is not said that any righteousness, either his own, or that of another, was imputed or reckoned to him for justification; but it, i.e. his faith in God. His faith was fully persuaded of the most merciful intentions of God's goodness; and this, which, in effect, laid hold on Jesus Christ, the future Savior, was the means of his justification; being reckoned unto him in the place of personal righteousness, because it laid hold on the merit of Him who died to make an atonement for our offenses, and rose again for our justification.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And therefore it was imputed, &c.--"Let all then take notice that this was not because of anything meritorious in Abraham, but merely because he so believed."
John Gill Bible Commentary
But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed,.... What was written in the books of the Old Testament, was not written merely on account of them who are the subjects thereof, but for the use, learning, instruction and profit of saints under the New Testament dispensation; and particularly this concerning the pulsation of Abraham's faith for righteousness, or of the imputation of the righteousness of faith unto him for justification; which was not Abraham's faith, but that "righteousness" which his faith looked to, and laid hold on: see Rom 4:12; for Abraham's faith itself could never be reckoned for righteousness to another, nor indeed was it to himself; but such as believe as Abraham did, they have the same righteousness imputed to them as he had; and truly of the same kind is the faith of Abraham, who believed in "God that quickeneth the dead", Rom 4:17; and that of ours: if, or "seeing" we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; which descriptive of the faith of New Testament believers, and of the object of it; see Rom 10:9; and which object of faith is further described in Rom 4:25.
Romans 4:22
Abraham Receives the Promise
21being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. 22This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”
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There Were Two Trees in the Midst of Eden
By Dean Taylor1.2K1:24:16LifeJER 13:27ROM 3:9ROM 3:25ROM 3:28ROM 4:22ROM 5:2ROM 7:1ROM 7:9ROM 7:25ROM 8:6ROM 8:10ROM 8:17ROM 8:28ROM 8:37ROM 8:39In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of entering into God's rest. He references Hebrews chapter three, which talks about how Jesus has provided a rest for the people of God. The preacher also mentions a story from the book "The Normal Christian Life" about a drowning man being rescued by a skilled swimmer. He emphasizes the importance of entering into God's rest and not falling into unbelief. The sermon concludes by addressing the fear that may hold back a person from accepting salvation and encourages them to take that step towards God.
Jesus Died for You at Your Worst (Romans 5:6)
By Ernest O'Neill63332:45ROM 1:28ROM 2:15ROM 3:24ROM 4:22ROM 5:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of experiencing a change in our lives as believers in order to be a witness to others. The sermon is based on the book of Romans, specifically chapters 5 to 8. Chapter 5 emphasizes our reconciliation with God and the peace we have through Jesus Christ. Chapter 6 focuses on our freedom from the power of sin, while chapter 7 discusses our freedom from the law. Finally, chapter 8 describes the life and spirit that result from being justified. The speaker highlights that these four chapters are summarized in the first five verses of chapter 5, which emphasize the peace and hope we have in God.
All He Wants Is Your Faith
By David Wilkerson0FaithRighteousnessROM 4:22David Wilkerson emphasizes that God desires our faith above all material possessions. He points out that true righteousness comes from acknowledging our helplessness and trusting in God's ability to provide and restore. Wilkerson encourages believers to reflect on their faith in God's promises, especially in seemingly hopeless situations, and to recognize that their faith is what God values most. He draws parallels to Abraham's faith, reminding us that righteousness is imputed to those who believe in God’s power to resurrect and restore. Ultimately, the sermon challenges listeners to trust in God's faithfulness and ability to transform their lives.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness - The verse is thus paraphrased by Dr. Taylor: "For which reason God was graciously pleased to place his faith to his account; and to allow his fiducial reliance upon the Divine goodness, power, and faithfulness, for a title to the Divine blessing, which, otherwise, having been an idolater, he had no right to." Abraham's strong faith in the promise of the coming Savior, for this was essential to his faith, was reckoned to him for justification: for it is not said that any righteousness, either his own, or that of another, was imputed or reckoned to him for justification; but it, i.e. his faith in God. His faith was fully persuaded of the most merciful intentions of God's goodness; and this, which, in effect, laid hold on Jesus Christ, the future Savior, was the means of his justification; being reckoned unto him in the place of personal righteousness, because it laid hold on the merit of Him who died to make an atonement for our offenses, and rose again for our justification.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And therefore it was imputed, &c.--"Let all then take notice that this was not because of anything meritorious in Abraham, but merely because he so believed."
John Gill Bible Commentary
But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed,.... What was written in the books of the Old Testament, was not written merely on account of them who are the subjects thereof, but for the use, learning, instruction and profit of saints under the New Testament dispensation; and particularly this concerning the pulsation of Abraham's faith for righteousness, or of the imputation of the righteousness of faith unto him for justification; which was not Abraham's faith, but that "righteousness" which his faith looked to, and laid hold on: see Rom 4:12; for Abraham's faith itself could never be reckoned for righteousness to another, nor indeed was it to himself; but such as believe as Abraham did, they have the same righteousness imputed to them as he had; and truly of the same kind is the faith of Abraham, who believed in "God that quickeneth the dead", Rom 4:17; and that of ours: if, or "seeing" we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; which descriptive of the faith of New Testament believers, and of the object of it; see Rom 10:9; and which object of faith is further described in Rom 4:25.