Romans 5:4
Verse
Context
The Triumph of Faith
3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;4perseverance, character; and character, hope.5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
Sermons
Bob Hoekstra
Anton Bosch
C.H. SpurgeonSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And patience, experience - Δὀκιμεν, Full proof, by trial, of the truth of our religion, the solidity of our Christian state, and the faithfulness of our God. In such cases we have the opportunity of putting our religion to the test; and, by every such test, it receives the deeper sterling stamp. The apostle uses here also a metaphor taken from the purifying, refining, and testing of silver and gold. Experience, hope - For we thus calculate, that he who has supported us in the past will support us in those which may yet come; and as we have received so much spiritual profiting by means of the sufferings through which we have already passed, we may profit equally by those which are yet to come: and this hope prevents us from dreading coming trials; we receive them as means of grace, and find that all things work together for good to them that love God.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
patience worketh experience--rather, "proof," as the same word is rendered in Co2 2:9; Co2 13:3; Phi 2:22; that is, experimental evidence that we have "believed through grace." and experience--"proof." hope--"of the glory of God," as prepared for us. Thus have we hope in two distinct ways, and at two successive stages of the Christian life: first, immediately on believing, along with the sense of peace and abiding access to God (Rom 5:1); next, after the reality of this faith has been "proved," particularly by the patient endurance of trials sent to test it. We first get it by looking away from ourselves to the Lamb of God; next by looking into or upon ourselves as transformed by that "looking unto Jesus." In the one case, the mind acts (as they say) objectively; in the other, subjectively. The one is (as divines say) the assurance of faith; the other, the assurance of sense.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And patience experience,.... As tribulations tend to exercise and increase patience, so patience being exercised and increased, enlarges the saints' stock and fund of experience; of the love and grace of God communicated to them at such seasons; of his faithfulness in fulfilling his promises; of his power in supporting them; and of their own frailty and weakness; and so are taught humility, thankfulness, and resignation to the will of God: and experience, hope; hope is a gift of God's grace, and is implanted in regeneration, but abounds, increases, and becomes more strong and lively by experience of the love, grace, mercy, power, and faithfulness of God.
Romans 5:4
The Triumph of Faith
3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;4perseverance, character; and character, hope.5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
Growing in Grace #6 - the "Much More" Grace of God
By Bob Hoekstra1.0K1:03:43ISA 49:8ROM 5:2ROM 5:41CO 15:57In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of earnestly contending for the faith once delivered to the saints. He warns that certain individuals have infiltrated the church with their own agendas, seeking to change and deny the message of God. However, the grace of God is abundant and can overcome any opposition. The speaker encourages believers to rely on the grace of God, which brings forth faith and love, and to be steadfast in their work for the Lord, knowing that their labor is not in vain.
Promise Believers #5 - Children of Promise
By Bob Hoekstra56557:07ROM 4:13ROM 5:4GAL 3:21GAL 3:29HEB 4:11In this sermon, the speaker discusses the relationship between God's promises and God's law. He emphasizes the importance of understanding that God's promises guarantee the life and provision of heaven, while God's law highlights our desperate need for everything the promises offer. The speaker uses the example of Abraham, who believed in God's promises despite the seemingly hopeless situation of having an elderly wife. He also highlights the connection between God's promises and finding spiritual rest, stating that true rest can only be found in the promises of God. The speaker concludes by emphasizing that we cannot live up to God's commands on our own, and therefore, we rely on God's promises for our salvation and growth in faith.
Experiencing God
By Anton Bosch0GEN 30:27ECC 1:16ECC 8:5ROM 5:41PE 5:9Anton Bosch preaches about the misconception of 'experiencing God' and how it is not based on the Bible but rather on ancient occultic practices and modern entertainment culture. He emphasizes that true transformation comes from being conformed to the likeness of Jesus, not from seeking mystical experiences. Bosch warns against idolatry and emphasizes that God can only be known, heard, and seen through spiritual discernment, not through worldly means like technology or techniques.
Life of a Christian Man. Scriptural Arguments Exhorting to It
By John Calvin0LEV 19:1PSA 15:1PSA 24:3ROM 5:41CO 15:58GAL 6:9EPH 4:22PHP 3:12HEB 12:11PE 1:162PE 3:18John Calvin preaches about the importance of aligning the life of believers with the righteousness of God through regeneration, repentance, and daily progress in piety and righteousness. He emphasizes the need to avoid extremes such as false Christians denying Christ by their works or despairing due to imperfection, while urging believers to strive for holiness and righteousness as a reflection of God's image. Calvin highlights the significance of dedicating and devoting ourselves to righteousness as a response to God's adoption and Christ's example, guiding us towards a well-regulated life rooted in Scripture's exhortations and the pursuit of righteousness.
The Bliss of the Glorified
By C.H. Spurgeon0ROM 5:4ROM 8:352CO 2:92CO 8:22CO 9:132CO 13:3PHP 2:22JAS 1:121PE 1:6Wayne Barber delves into the concept of proven character (dokime) in the Bible, emphasizing that enduring trials and afflictions promote and validate the character of believers. The process of being tested and standing firm in faith results in a genuine, authentic, and proven character, leading to a sense of hope and certainty in God's promises. Suffering is viewed as a means to display the genuineness of one's faith and to strengthen the believer's hope in God's faithfulness and love.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And patience, experience - Δὀκιμεν, Full proof, by trial, of the truth of our religion, the solidity of our Christian state, and the faithfulness of our God. In such cases we have the opportunity of putting our religion to the test; and, by every such test, it receives the deeper sterling stamp. The apostle uses here also a metaphor taken from the purifying, refining, and testing of silver and gold. Experience, hope - For we thus calculate, that he who has supported us in the past will support us in those which may yet come; and as we have received so much spiritual profiting by means of the sufferings through which we have already passed, we may profit equally by those which are yet to come: and this hope prevents us from dreading coming trials; we receive them as means of grace, and find that all things work together for good to them that love God.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
patience worketh experience--rather, "proof," as the same word is rendered in Co2 2:9; Co2 13:3; Phi 2:22; that is, experimental evidence that we have "believed through grace." and experience--"proof." hope--"of the glory of God," as prepared for us. Thus have we hope in two distinct ways, and at two successive stages of the Christian life: first, immediately on believing, along with the sense of peace and abiding access to God (Rom 5:1); next, after the reality of this faith has been "proved," particularly by the patient endurance of trials sent to test it. We first get it by looking away from ourselves to the Lamb of God; next by looking into or upon ourselves as transformed by that "looking unto Jesus." In the one case, the mind acts (as they say) objectively; in the other, subjectively. The one is (as divines say) the assurance of faith; the other, the assurance of sense.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And patience experience,.... As tribulations tend to exercise and increase patience, so patience being exercised and increased, enlarges the saints' stock and fund of experience; of the love and grace of God communicated to them at such seasons; of his faithfulness in fulfilling his promises; of his power in supporting them; and of their own frailty and weakness; and so are taught humility, thankfulness, and resignation to the will of God: and experience, hope; hope is a gift of God's grace, and is implanted in regeneration, but abounds, increases, and becomes more strong and lively by experience of the love, grace, mercy, power, and faithfulness of God.