Romans 8:2-4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 8:4

Verse 4 4.That the justification of the law might be fulfilled, etc. They who understand that the renewed, by the Spirit of Christ, fulfil the law, introduce a gloss wholly alien to the meaning of Paul; for the faithful, while they sojourn in this world, never make such a proficiency, as that the justification of the law becomes in them full or complete. This then must be applied to forgiveness; for when the obedience of Christ is accepted for us, the law is satisfied, so that we are counted... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:1-4

"No condemnation." This is a glorious beginning to a glorious chapter. As in some great musical work, we can tell its character from the opening bars. The apostle, having been treating some of the darkest human problems, delights to emerge into the brightness of the new condition achieved for our fallen humanity by Christ Jesus. I. HOW CLOSE IS THE UNION BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS PEOPLE ! The preposition "in" denotes an altered state, men no longer reckoning themselves... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:1-5

What the Law could not do. The perpetual conscience-cry that rings through all the struggles of Romans 7:1-25 . is, "Condemnation!" But "to them that are in Christ Jesus"? "No condemnation now!" The heavens smile, the earth is glad. All things are made new. Such is the opening note of this eighth chapter; a sweet song of joy in place of the old cry of despair. And we have here following—God's work in Christ; Christ's work in us. I. GOD 'S WORK IN CHRIST . The great work... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:1-11

The judgment-day, and how to prepare for it. The apostle speaks much in the language of the Law. He himself was not only acquainted with the useful handicraft of tent-making or sail-making, but he was also trained in the profession of the Law—brought up at the feet of Gamaliel. He had a considerable acquaintance, too, with the practice of the law-courts. From the brief references in the Acts of the Apostles to his personal history before his conversion, it would appear as if previous to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:1-11

"Paradise regained." The last chapter, after bringing out the insufficiency of Law to sanctify, ends by declaring the sufficiency of Christ. Through him, as our Deliverer from the body of death, we are enabled to enter upon an experience which has been rightly denominated "Paradise regained." £ In the first section, which we are now to consider, we have the victory set before us which the Holy Spirit secures over sin and over death. I. THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST ESTABLISHES THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:1-39

( c ) The blessed condition and assured hope of such as are in Christ Jesus. The summary of the contents of this chapter, which follows the Exposition, may be referred to in the first place by the student, so as to assist comprehension of the line of thought. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free (not hath made me; the aorist refers to the time when the Christian became possessed of the Spirit of life in Christ) from the law of sin and death. Here is a distinct contrast to the state described in Romans 8:14 , Romans 8:23 of Romans 7:1-25 ., and a realization of what was yearned for in Romans 7:24 , "the law of sin and of death" being evidently "the law of sin in the members" previously spoken of. The ἐγὼ ,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:2

For a new law—the law of the Spirit of life—is introduced into their being, by virtue of which they are freed from their old state of bondage to the law of sin and death. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:2

"The Spirit of life." What interest we always feel in life! Among things earthly, the main distinction, to our minds, is that between the living and the lifeless. Among the snows of Alpine heights, the blue gentian flower is welcome to the eye of the mountaineer. Amid the hot wastes of the sandy deserts, sweet is the oasis of green shrubs and shady palm trees which spring up around the solitary fountain. The child loves to watch the butterfly fluttering from bush to bush, the lizard... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:3

For what the Law could not do (this is certainly what is meant by τὸ ἀδύνατον τοῦ νόμου ), in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in likeness of flesh of sin, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. The Law could not deliver from the domination of sin; it was weak for such a purpose (cf. Hebrews 7:18 , Hebrews 7:19 ) but this not through any defect in itself but as having to work through our sinful flesh which refused obedience. And it was not... read more

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