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The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:1-25

Abraham's faith. We have already seen how the apostle has prepared the way for the great doctrine of justification by faith. He showed in the first two chapters that man has no righteousness of his own, that he could not justify himself, but, on the contrary, that both Jew and Gentile are all under sin. "There is no difference: for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Now, in this fourth chapter, he shows that this great fact—the necessity for justification by faith—has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:1-25

Abraham justified by faith alone. We have just seen in last chapter the utility of Judaism, the universal depravity of the race, the new channel for Divine righteousness which had consequently to be found, and the confirmation of law which is secured by faith. The apostle in the present chapter illustrates his argument from the history of Abraham. He was reckoned by the Jews as "father of the faithful;" his case is, therefore, a crucial one. Accordingly, Paul begins by asking, "What shall... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:4-5

Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt (literally, according to grace, but according to the debt, i.e. according to what is due). But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness . The expression, "him that worketh" ( τῷ ἐργαζομένῳ ), evidently means him that works with a view to a reward which he can claim; or, as Luther explains it, "one who deals in works;" or, as we might... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:6-8

Even as David also describeth the blessedness . We might render, "David tells of the blessing on the man," etc.) of the man unto whom God reckoneth ( λογίζεται , as before. Imputeth in the Authorized Version suggests the idea of a different word being used) righteousness apart from works, saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not reckon ( λογίσηται , as before, and so throughout the whole... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:6-8

A happy man. It is essential in argument to have common ground where the debate can be carried on. The apostle could count on the agreement of his Jewish readers with his reference to the Scriptures as the court of final appeal. And whilst some modern hearers reject the claims of the Bible, the majority receive it as an inspired authority, so that the preacher's business generally is to prove his case therefrom, and to press home its statements showing what is the appropriate action they... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 4:5

But to him that worketh not - Who does not rely on his conformity to the Law for his justification; who does not depend on his works; who seeks to be justified in some other way. The reference here is to the Christian plan of justification.But believeth - Note, Romans 3:26.On him - On God. Thus, the connection requires; for the discussion has immediate reference to Abraham, whose faith was in the promise of God.That justifieth the ungodly - This is a very important expression. It implies,(1)... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 4:6

Even as David - The apostle having adduced the example of Abraham to show that the doctrine which he was defending was not new, and contrary to the Old Testament, proceeds to adduce the case of David also; and to show that he understood the same doctrine of justification without works.Describeth - Speaks of.The blessedness - The happiness; or the desirable state or condition.Unto whom God imputeth righteousness - Whom God treats as righteous, or as entitled to his favor in a way different from... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 4:4-5

Romans 4:4-5. Now to him that worketh All that the law requires; is the reward not reckoned of grace Or mere favour; but of debt It is due to his merit. Not that God can properly and strictly be a debtor to any creature, in respect of communicative justice; but if man had continued in that state of holiness wherein he was made, that he should have been esteemed righteous, and have continued in God’s favour and lived, would have been according to the rules of distributive justice. But... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 4:6-8

Romans 4:6-8. Even as David also David is fitly introduced after Abraham, because he also received and delivered down the promise; describeth the blessedness or happiness of the man Or affirms that the man is blessed, or happy; unto whom God imputeth righteousness Or whom he accounts righteous, accepts as such; without works That is, without regard to any former good works supposed to have been done by him. Saying, Blessed Greek, μακαριοι , happy are they whose iniquities are... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 4:1-25

Some examples (4:1-25)To illustrate what he has just been teaching, Paul refers to the example of Abraham. Abraham was justified because of his faith, not because of any good deeds that he did (4:1-3). (To understand the illustrations concerning Abraham that follow, read Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 15:1-6; Genesis 16:1-16; Genesis 17:15-22; Genesis 18:1-15; Genesis 21:1-21.)Righteousness is a gift received by faith, not payment for work that a person does (4-5). David, as well as Abraham, knew that... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:4-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:6-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 4:6-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 4:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 4:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 4:4-5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 4:6-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 4:1-25

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