Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:19-20
Romans 1:19-20 . Because that which may be known of God Those great principles which are indispensably necessary to be known, such as his existence, his unity, his power, his wisdom, his goodness, and his righteous government of the world; is manifest in, or rather among, them As ευ αυτοις should be here rendered: for God hath showed it to them By the light which lightens every man that cometh into the world, John 1:9. The apostle’s assertion is confirmed by the writings of the Greek... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:18
Romans 1:18 . For, &c. There is no other way of obtaining righteousness, life, and salvation. Having laid down this proposition, the apostle now enters upon the proof it. His first argument is, the law, whether of nature or of supernatural revelation, condemns all men as having violated it, and as being under sin. No one, therefore, is justified by the works of the law. This is treated of to Romans 3:20. And hence he infers, therefore, justification is by faith. The wrath of God is... read more