Romans 4:8
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- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin - That man is truly happy to whose charge God does not reckon sin; that is, they alone are happy who are redeemed from the curse of the law and the consequence of their ungodly life, by having their sins freely forgiven, through the mercy of God.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. As he does not to those whom he justifies in Christ, and by his righteousness; for the sins of such he has imputed to his Son, as their surety; and he has bore them, took them away, having made full satisfaction for them; so that these persons will never be charged with them: they now appear before the throne without fault, and are blameless and irreproveable in the sight of God, and therefore must be eternally happy; for he will never think of their sins any more to their hurt; he will remember them no more; he "will never reckon them to them", but acquit them from them, justify and accept them; wherefore they must be secure from wrath and condemnation, enjoy much peace and comfort now, and be happy hereafter. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. As he does not to those whom he justifies in Christ, and by his righteousness; for the sins of such he has imputed to his Son, as their surety; and he has bore them, took them away, having made full satisfaction for them; so that these persons will never be charged with them: they now appear before the throne without fault, and are blameless and irreproveable in the sight of God, and therefore must be eternally happy; for he will never think of their sins any more to their hurt; he will remember them no more; he "will never reckon them to them", but acquit them from them, justify and accept them; wherefore they must be secure from wrath and condemnation, enjoy much peace and comfort now, and be happy hereafter. Romans 4:9 rom 4:9 rom 4:9 rom 4:9Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only?.... That is, upon the circumcised Jews; are they the only persons that partake of this happiness? the word "only" is rightly supplied, and is in the Claromontane exemplar used by Beza, and in the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions: or upon the uncircumcision also? upon the uncircumcised Gentiles; do not they likewise share in this blessedness? for we say, that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. The design of these words with the following, is to prove that the blessing of justification belongs to Gentiles as well as Jews, and that it is by faith, and not by circumcision; which is done by observing the state and condition Abraham was in when justified.
Romans 4:8
Abraham Justified by Faith
7“Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 8Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”
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A Merry Heart Doeth Good Like Medicine
By Jack Hyles1.7K34:35MAT 6:33MAT 14:27JHN 3:3ACT 16:31ROM 4:8EPH 2:81JN 1:9In this sermon, the preacher talks about the story of Noah and the flood. He emphasizes the importance of having a cheerful and happy spirit, which he equates to having a merry heart. The preacher mentions that Jesus instructs us to be of good cheer three times in the Bible, indicating the significance of having a joyful heart. He also highlights the importance of having our sins forgiven and trusting in Jesus for salvation, rather than relying on our own works or good deeds. The preacher concludes by emphasizing that a merry heart, rooted in the forgiveness of sins and trust in Jesus, can bring healing and happiness to our lives.
Jehovah's Witnesses #2 - the Ten Misapplied Texts Pt. 1
By Mike Theule1.0K45:23EXO 3:14MIC 5:2JHN 8:58ROM 4:8HEB 7:2In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that worshiping riches is not the same as worshiping God. He refers to Isaiah 43-45 and Galatians 4:8 to highlight the importance of recognizing that there is only one God by nature. The preacher also discusses the authority of the Watchtower and the need to break it down in order to interpret verses correctly. He mentions the example of Christ's submission to the Father and explains that this submission is temporary until the mediatorial office of Christ comes to an end. The preacher concludes by mentioning the concept of the Trinity and the belief in one God by nature, which is why Jehovah's Witnesses identify themselves as such.
The Word of Forgiveness
By A.W. Pink0ForgivenessIntercessionISA 53:12MAT 5:44LUK 23:34JHN 17:20ACT 3:17ROM 4:8ROM 8:1COL 1:14HEB 10:261JN 1:9A.W. Pink emphasizes the profound significance of Jesus' first saying on the cross, 'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.' He reflects on the depth of human sin and ignorance, illustrating how Christ's prayer for forgiveness exemplifies His love and mercy even in the face of betrayal and suffering. Pink encourages believers to follow Christ's example by praying for their enemies and recognizing that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. He also highlights the importance of understanding the nature of forgiveness, both divine and human, and the necessity of repentance for true reconciliation. Ultimately, Pink calls for a recognition of our own need for forgiveness and the completeness of Christ's atonement for all sins.
And He Shall Put His Hand Upon the Head of the Burnt-Offering
By C.H. Spurgeon0AtonementFaith in ChristPSA 88:7ISA 53:6JHN 1:29ROM 4:82CO 5:21GAL 2:20EPH 1:7HEB 9:281PE 2:24REV 1:5C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound significance of Jesus being made 'sin for us' through the symbolic act of transferring sin to the burnt offering. He explains that the act of laying hands on the sacrifice represents a deep, burdensome faith that leans heavily on Christ as our Substitute. Each believer is invited to personally engage in this covenant act, recognizing the joy of realizing their sins are laid upon Jesus, who bears them away. Spurgeon reflects on the transformative moment of realizing one's pardon through Christ, leading to a life of gratitude and assurance in salvation. The sermon concludes with a celebration of the eternal solace found in the atoning blood of Jesus.
- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin - That man is truly happy to whose charge God does not reckon sin; that is, they alone are happy who are redeemed from the curse of the law and the consequence of their ungodly life, by having their sins freely forgiven, through the mercy of God.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. As he does not to those whom he justifies in Christ, and by his righteousness; for the sins of such he has imputed to his Son, as their surety; and he has bore them, took them away, having made full satisfaction for them; so that these persons will never be charged with them: they now appear before the throne without fault, and are blameless and irreproveable in the sight of God, and therefore must be eternally happy; for he will never think of their sins any more to their hurt; he will remember them no more; he "will never reckon them to them", but acquit them from them, justify and accept them; wherefore they must be secure from wrath and condemnation, enjoy much peace and comfort now, and be happy hereafter. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. As he does not to those whom he justifies in Christ, and by his righteousness; for the sins of such he has imputed to his Son, as their surety; and he has bore them, took them away, having made full satisfaction for them; so that these persons will never be charged with them: they now appear before the throne without fault, and are blameless and irreproveable in the sight of God, and therefore must be eternally happy; for he will never think of their sins any more to their hurt; he will remember them no more; he "will never reckon them to them", but acquit them from them, justify and accept them; wherefore they must be secure from wrath and condemnation, enjoy much peace and comfort now, and be happy hereafter. Romans 4:9 rom 4:9 rom 4:9 rom 4:9Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only?.... That is, upon the circumcised Jews; are they the only persons that partake of this happiness? the word "only" is rightly supplied, and is in the Claromontane exemplar used by Beza, and in the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions: or upon the uncircumcision also? upon the uncircumcised Gentiles; do not they likewise share in this blessedness? for we say, that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. The design of these words with the following, is to prove that the blessing of justification belongs to Gentiles as well as Jews, and that it is by faith, and not by circumcision; which is done by observing the state and condition Abraham was in when justified.