Book of Romans Bible Study
New Lessons Monday through Friday.
Book of Romans
DBS BoR #008
Romans 1:8
Today's Lesson:
Romans 1:8
"First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world."
The word “first” is not followed here by the word “second”. Here the word “first” implies importance rather than the beginning of some numeration or list.
Paul sees his attitude of thanksgiving because of these believers as being of first importance. In ten of Paul’s thirteen letters, he states that his relationship to others is one that causes him to be thankful.
“I thank my God through Jesus Christ” Other than the Lord Jesus when He was on the Cross, Paul is the only New character that speaks of God as “my God”.
This shows us the intensely personal relationship Paul had with God. God was not at a distance for Paul; He was close, He was his Father and his Friend.
Not only does the believer have a right to offer prayers to God because of Jesus Christ, but also he has a right to claim God as “MY GOD” because of Jesus Christ. There is nothing that we have and nothing that we can do in our relationship with God that is not through Jesus Christ.
All of our approach to God is based upon our acceptance in the person and work of Christ.
This phrase also demonstrates the divine order for prayer. All prayers are to be offered to the Father,in the name of the Son, and in the power of the filling of the Holy Spirit.
THE REASON FOR HIS THANKFULNESS
“Because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world.”
There are many things we can be thankful for when it comes to other believers. And many of these may cause us to pray for them. Paul picks out their FAITH above their salvation, their growth, their gifts, or their unity.
The reason is, is that FAITH is the distinctive by which we live. We are to live by faith (see v 17), we walk by faith, we relate to others by faith.
Faith is a decision a person makes, and many believers make consistent decisions of faith.
When we encounter believers who live by faith, who make decisions in life based upon the Bible teaching they have,anbd seeing that doctrine cause them to depend upon God in faith, we should be thankful. Paul knew enough about these believers to know that they were men and women and even children who lived by faith.
"Being proclaimed throughout the whole world."
This FAITH was well known to others. “Proclaimed” is a very strong verb meaning “to be advertised”. This was not some passive mention, but a strong proclamation of how the believers of Rome lives, by faith.
By this time persecution was beginning, Christians were being harassed, and it would get worse. This present reality, however, did not deter these believers, they kept on living by Faith.
Faith must always be in something, and for these believers, faith was in the Lord Jesus Christ and what they were coming to know about him in the Word of God.
Their faith was proclaimed in the world. The emphasis is not on the strength of their faith nor on the genuineness of their faith but on the publication
of their faith, that others heard about it.
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or
Ask any questions you may have below in the comments.
Abundant Blessings
Pastor Jeff
Many of You have asked How You can Help our Ministries:
There is no charge for our JJL Ministries Bible Studies.
You can help further this work by your prayer and by sending a contribution to:
JJL Ministries
1463 Senita Dr
Beaumont, CA 92223
"Book of Romans Bible Study" is a dynamic life changing ministry of JJL Ministries Inc.
Please Support our ministry online, JJL Ministries
is a Federal 501(c)3 Org on file with the IRS.
Remember donations are Tax Deductible.
http://bit.ly/19PY0f
Who We Are at JJL Ministries
Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJeffLilley@gmail.com
JanetteLilley@gmail.com
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New Lessons Monday through Friday.
Book of Romans
DBS BoR #008
Romans 1:8
Today's Lesson:
Romans 1:8
"First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world."
The word “first” is not followed here by the word “second”. Here the word “first” implies importance rather than the beginning of some numeration or list.
Paul sees his attitude of thanksgiving because of these believers as being of first importance. In ten of Paul’s thirteen letters, he states that his relationship to others is one that causes him to be thankful.
“I thank my God through Jesus Christ” Other than the Lord Jesus when He was on the Cross, Paul is the only New character that speaks of God as “my God”.
This shows us the intensely personal relationship Paul had with God. God was not at a distance for Paul; He was close, He was his Father and his Friend.
Not only does the believer have a right to offer prayers to God because of Jesus Christ, but also he has a right to claim God as “MY GOD” because of Jesus Christ. There is nothing that we have and nothing that we can do in our relationship with God that is not through Jesus Christ.
All of our approach to God is based upon our acceptance in the person and work of Christ.
This phrase also demonstrates the divine order for prayer. All prayers are to be offered to the Father,in the name of the Son, and in the power of the filling of the Holy Spirit.
THE REASON FOR HIS THANKFULNESS
“Because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world.”
There are many things we can be thankful for when it comes to other believers. And many of these may cause us to pray for them. Paul picks out their FAITH above their salvation, their growth, their gifts, or their unity.
The reason is, is that FAITH is the distinctive by which we live. We are to live by faith (see v 17), we walk by faith, we relate to others by faith.
Faith is a decision a person makes, and many believers make consistent decisions of faith.
When we encounter believers who live by faith, who make decisions in life based upon the Bible teaching they have,anbd seeing that doctrine cause them to depend upon God in faith, we should be thankful. Paul knew enough about these believers to know that they were men and women and even children who lived by faith.
"Being proclaimed throughout the whole world."
This FAITH was well known to others. “Proclaimed” is a very strong verb meaning “to be advertised”. This was not some passive mention, but a strong proclamation of how the believers of Rome lives, by faith.
By this time persecution was beginning, Christians were being harassed, and it would get worse. This present reality, however, did not deter these believers, they kept on living by Faith.
Faith must always be in something, and for these believers, faith was in the Lord Jesus Christ and what they were coming to know about him in the Word of God.
Their faith was proclaimed in the world. The emphasis is not on the strength of their faith nor on the genuineness of their faith but on the publication
of their faith, that others heard about it.
Free Online Bible All Versions
"You Version" Bible Software all versions and lots of translations including Duetsch, Espanol, Italiano and many, many more. No d/l. Clicking on Link will take you to the study verses.
http://www.youversion.com
Remember, send your questionss to (PastorJeffLilley@Gmail.com).
or
Ask any questions you may have below in the comments.
Abundant Blessings
Pastor Jeff
Many of You have asked How You can Help our Ministries:
There is no charge for our JJL Ministries Bible Studies.
You can help further this work by your prayer and by sending a contribution to:
JJL Ministries
1463 Senita Dr
Beaumont, CA 92223
"Book of Romans Bible Study" is a dynamic life changing ministry of JJL Ministries Inc.
Please Support our ministry online, JJL Ministries
is a Federal 501(c)3 Org on file with the IRS.
Remember donations are Tax Deductible.
http://bit.ly/19PY0f
Who We Are at JJL Ministries
Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJeffLilley@gmail.com
JanetteLilley@gmail.com
Copyright © 1999-2010
All Rights Reserved
