Since, then, we have different gifts, according to the grace that has been given to us, let us use them in mutual service. Third, biblical joy is not a phony, superficial happiness that smiles on the outside when the heart is hurting on the inside. That's so," came the reply. As the incense filled the temple, so does prayer fill the gospel economy. Christ's work of redemption deserves that God should act as He does in the gospel. Joy is not a minor theme in the Bible. Regarding anti-depressant drugs, my view is that if you need them to get out of the pit so that youre able to function somewhat normally again, then take the drug as you would any other medication if you were sick. We are admonished to be joyful as we have hope. Do you think that the chief end of a Christian's life is to be comfortable? And yet he went through false accusations, beatings, imprisonments, threats on his life, being stoned, three shipwrecks, and much more (2 Cor. How often a Christian should pray, the Scriptures do not inform us. If so, how. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. It is ushered in with a solemn preface: I say, through the grace given unto me: the grace f wisdom, by which he understood the necessity and excellency of this duty; the grace of apostleship, by which he had authority to press and enjoin it. If you don't realize that, then you are not facing reality. Two senses are given of this, which I think are both to be taken in disjunctively. The truth is, those are altogether mistaken who call it so. God didnt prescribe an anti-depressant. The Greek word translated tribulation means pressure. Our English word actually comes from the Latin, tribulum, which was an instrument used to crush corn in order to get flour. Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; These three phrases stand in close relation to one another. It has to be shown with gracious kindliness, Paul says. We must first give our own selves unto the Lord, 2 Corinthians 8:5. Partner with StudyLight.org as God uses us to make a difference for those displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine. See ye not what scope there is for prayer! Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Thus, the true God being lost, all was lost, and man's downward career becomes the most painful and humiliating object, unless it be, indeed, that which we have to feel where men, without renewal of heart, espouse in pride of mind the truth with nothing but unrighteousness. But the Jew might argue that it was an unjust thing in principle this gospel, these tidings of which the apostle was so full; for why should one man affect many, yea, all? Christians are to be joyful in hope because our hope is rooted in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) and Jesus has authority over all things (Matthew 28:18). He not only failed to work to produce a profit on his masters property but in addition makes excuses for his idleness (Spicq, 2:577). The diligent Christian will certainly be fervent in spirit. Fervent (zeo) is a present tense verb that is found only here and Acts 18:25. Thus David sorted the Levites (; 1 Chronicles 23:4-5), and in this wisdom is profitable to direct. It is not easy to give each other priority in honour. Youre part of the body of Christ. "Melt him into repentance and friendship, and mollify his spirit towards thee" (alluding to those who melt metals; they not only put fire under them, but heap fire upon them; thus Saul was melted and conquered with the kindness of David, ; 1 Samuel 24:16; 1 Samuel 26:21)"thou wilt win a friend by it, and if thy kindness have not that effect then," 2. The godly person knows how to practice both. Compare Peter's use in1 Peter 2:10; 1 Peter 2:10. Nay, Fourthly, We must offer up that desire to God, by prayer for them. Loving Father, thank You for the Word of God and the godly instructions that are laid out for the Church in the epistles of Paul. God didn't enable me or call me to do it. 1 Corinthians 4:7. To bolster his confidence in the hope of the glory of God and to renew his constancy under trial, the believer must naturally turn to God in prayer (compare Acts 1:14; Acts 6:4; Colossians 4:2). Not only is God's righteousness revealed, but also His wrath. Continuing instant in prayer: As for "patience," how can we be patient if we cannot pray? II. Instancy in prayer is needful; we must be fervent or burning, or we shall not prevail. The word he uses to be conformed to the world is suschematizesthai ( G4964) ; its root is schema ( G4976) , which means the outward form that varies from year to year and from day to day. Rather they will learn to be more honest in acknowledging whatever abilities and limitations they have. The mark of the truly Christian man has always been humility. Verse Romans 12:6. BE OF THE SAME MIND ONE TOWARD ANOTHER - literally, 'Being of t Romans 12:16 - Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch "Behold, he prayeth" is the very mark of the individual Christian, and the unity, the life, and the spirituality of the church are best seen in prayer. It was the Son of God not merely as dealing with the powers of the earth, Jehovah's King on the holy hill of Zion, but after a far deeper manner. It is only when self is dead that we can take as much joy in the success of others as in our own. We step into the throne of God if we do and take his work out of his hand. If he is thirsty, give him drink. 8, after thanking God through Jesus for their faith spoken of everywhere, and telling them of his prayers for them, he briefly discloses the desire of his heart about them his long-cherished hope according to the grace of the gospel to reach Rome his confidence in the love of God that through him some spiritual gift would be imparted to them, that they might be established, and, according to the spirit of grace which filled his own heart, that he too might be comforted together with them "by the mutual faith both of you and me" (vv. We are temple, priest, and sacrifice, as Christ was in his peculiar sacrificing. Cf. Not that we must participate in the sinful mirths or mournings of any, but only in just and reasonable joys and sorrows: not envying those that prosper, but rejoicing with them; truly glad that others have the success and comfort which we have not; not despising those that are in trouble, but concerned for them, and ready to help them, as being ourselves in the body. If you cannot make progress now, when will you? Because God deals out his gifts in a certain measure: According to. Teaching is the bare explaining and proving of gospel truths, without practical application, as in the expounding of the scripture. (2) it is not easy, perhaps not possible, to maintain a life of piety without regular habits of secret devotion. It is not God having an earthly centre, and the peoples doming up to worship the Lord in Jerusalem. (7.) 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. [2.] Upon what ground? So with the Christian. A young bird had found its way into my room, and was crying for liberty. The soul is brought into peace with God, as it finds its standing in the grace of God, and, more than that, rejoices in hope of the glory of God. However this may be, (for it matters not much whether you regard them as connected or separated,) he first; forbids us to acquiesce in present blessings, and to ground our joy on earth and on earthly things, as though our happiness were based on them; and he bids us to raise our minds up to heaven, that we may possess solid and full joy. If ever we have to forgive a sinner, we must remember that we are fellow sinners. If I'm giving my body to be burned and it isn't the love of Christ that is motivating me, but the love for riches or glory or whatever, then it profits me nothing. It is not possible for us to carry out the holy commands of our Lord Jesus unless we are abundant in supplication. There we find Christian knowledge as to the matter introduced; but still it is the knowledge of one who is not in this state pronouncing on one who is. But biblical joy comes from walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, not by natural temperament. We must not only not to hurt to our enemies, but our religion goes higher, and teaches us to do them all the good we can. Rejoicing in hope Of that glory of God that to each faithful follower of Christ shall shortly be revealed. c. Who persecute you: Of course, not all persecution comes from outside the church. (b) He says, as far as you can. There is satisfaction; but the work of Christ goes a great deal farther. and unfulfilled prophecies yet big with future events will be pleaded even there. The presenting of the body to God implies not only the avoiding of the sins that are committed with or against the body, but the using of the body as a servant of the soul in the service of God. It is not so necessary that the prophesying be according to the proportion of art, the rules of logic and rhetoric; but it is necessary that it be according to the proportion of faith: for it is the word of faith that we preach. Prayer as a mere form is but a mockery; prayer in a languid, half-hearted manner may be more dishonouring to God than honouring to him; we ourselves may be rather injured by lukewarm prayer than benefited by it. Thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head; that is, "Thou shalt either," 1. Their crowning glory was precisely what they would not hear of. Compare A.V., Luke 7:4; Acts 26:7. . He shall come to Zion, says the other. The modern wise men assure us, with a patronizing air, that prayer is a pious exercise, exceedingly beneficial to ourselves, but quite inoperative with God. As soon as youre able, spend some time in Gods presence through His Word. This accordingly leads the apostle into the earlier portion of his great argument, and first of all in a preparatory way. The circumstances under which the epistle to the Romans was written gave occasion to the most thorough and comprehensive unfolding, not of the church, but of Christianity. It intimates that our poor brethren have a kind of interest in that which God hath given us; and that our reliving them should come from a sense and fellow-feeling of their wants, as though we suffered with them. If such leadership is taken up, Paul says that it is to be taken up with zeal. d. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men is a way to live out the idea of praising what is good. NKJV Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer. It intimates, not only that we must take opportunity, but that we must seek opportunity, thus to show mercy. I have overcome the world (Jn 16:33). WebHenry's Complete Commentary on the Bible 1. He hath both his hands eager for a grip, his whole body ready for a throw: the whole man is in his wrestling. No fresh revelations from God can nullify those which preceded them; but as the prophets looked onward to what was coming, so is the gospel already come, supported by the past. Let the memory of the just be blessed; so some read ; Proverbs 10:7. 236.]. And, having made it our business, we must not be slothful in it: not desire our own ease, and consult that, when it comes in competition with our duty. And why has your countenance fallen? There is mutual confirmation. Hence it is wholly apart from the law, whilst witnessed to by the law and prophets; for the law with its types had looked onward to this new kind of righteousness; and the prophets had borne their testimony that it was at hand, but not then come. Just three verses after our text, Paul tells us to weep with those who weep. He doesnt say, Tell those who weep to buck up and smile! There is a time for grieving and sorrow. f. Patient in tribulation: Difficult times do not excuse us when we abandon hope or patience or continuing steadfastly in prayer. Be of the same mind one toward another. Those that would approve themselves Christians indeed must make religion their businessmust choose it, and learn it, and give themselves to it; they must love it, and employ themselves in it, and abide by it, as their great and main business. Hence it is, as he says, herein revealed "from faith," or by faith. To announce Christ to others a man must first know him himself. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. And believers are not exempt. He quotes also from Isaiah "Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed." The Cross And Boasting (Galatians 6:12-15), 6. The downfall of man, when he thus abandoned God, was most rapid and profound; and the Holy Spirit traces this solemnly to the end ofRomans 1:1-32; Romans 1:1-32 with no needless words, in a few energetic strokes summing up that which is abundantly confirmed (but in how different a manner!) The simple (haplous, G572) man does not desire gold, doth not ravish his neighbour, doth not care for all kinds of dainty meats, doth not wish for diversity of clothing, doth not promise himself length of days, but receiveth only the will of God. Secondly, They must be holy. The words Paul uses are strong. To wait on our work is to bestow the best of our time and thoughts upon it, to lay hold of all opportunities for it, and to study not only to do it, but to do it well. WebRomans 12:12. So I know what God's will is for my life today, and I will know tomorrow what His will is as He reveals it to me as I walk with Him. What did they say to Ishmaelites as joint-heirs? For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. We have always to remember that the standards by which the world judges a man are not necessarily the standards by which God judges him. Romans 5:3-4). b. He had this, of course, in a revelation that was from God; he had law; he had prophets; he had divine institutions. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. There is no hope is what they are saying. Translation Details for Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Other Translations for Romans 12:12 Discussion for Romans 12 View All It is to surrender ourselves to God, and so to lay a good foundation. It is easy for leaders to become discouraged and feel like giving up, but they must persevere if they will please God by their leadership. But there is more, which Paul afterwards insisted on. [2.] Romans 5:2; - SBSC, By rejoicing in confident hope, we can be patient in trouble. f. Do not avenge yourselves: The one who trusts in God will not think it necessary to avenge themselves. Restores the lost, and binds the spirit broken, A man may say, "I am going to church to worship God," but he should also be able to say, "I am going to the factory, the shop, the office, the school, the garage, the locomotive shed, the mine, the shipyard, the field, the byre, the garden, to worship God. Instead of contending for superiority, let us be forward to give to others the pre-eminence. Nothing can be more simple and essential. They must in particular have a loving care for those who are fellow members of Christs body (9-10). Was he not himself, says Paul, a proof to the contrary? For I say, through the grace that is given unto me, to every man that is among you, he ought not to think of himself more highly than he ought; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith ( Romans 12:3 ). Cling to what is good. Salvation supposes not this only, but a great deal more. Saintliness has nothing to do with rank, or wealth, or birth. After all, the great fact of the incarnation basically means that God did not grudge to take a human body upon himself, to live in it and to work through it. Usually the KJV translates this term as diligence or haste. (ii) We must hate that which is evil and cling to that which is good. He was "declared," says the apostle, "to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead" ( , ver. Abhor that which is evil ( Romans 12:9 ); One of the things that God said concerning Job is that he hates evil. Rejoicing in hope - That is, in the hope of eternal life and glory which the gospel produces; see the notes at Romans 5:2-3. We have God and man in presence, so to speak. There is a fish, you know, that sometimes attempts to fly, but it is no bird for all that. cleave [stick] to that which is good. The Bibles teaches reasonable relationship. (2.) It is perfect, to which nothing can be added. It is grace that appoints the office, qualifies and inclines the person, works both to will and to do. EACH FOR ALL AND ALL FOR EACH ( Romans 12:3-8 ). There would be no remnant if justice took its course. But besides this he adds "to faith." Because they were sons of Abraham. He quotes from Joel, that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. The Bible often (as in our text) says that believers are to be full of joy and hope, even in the midst of severe trials. II. HYMNS FROM "OUR OWN HYMN BOOK." A pleasing countenance in acts of mercy is a great relief and comfort to the miserable; when they see it is not done grudgingly and unwillingly, but with pleasant looks and gentle words, and all possible indications of readiness and alacrity. God has called some to street evangelism and these various things, but don't feel that God has called everyone to say street evangelism and thus feel guilty because you can't do street evangelism. Wherefore do we present ourselves to him, but that we may serve him? The duty pressedto present our bodies a living sacrifice, alluding to the sacrifices under the law, which were presented or set before God at the altar, ready to be offered to him. To kairo douleuontes (so some copies read it), serving the time, that is, improving your opportunities and making the best of them, complying with the present seasons of grace. This same sequence of hope and patience has already been observed by Paul in Romans 5:3. I do not mean by this its truth merely, but its exquisite suitability; so that the opening address commences the theme in hand, and insinuates that particular line of truth which the Holy Spirit sees fit to pursue throughout. Jesus told us the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service (John 16:2). You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If we are faithful in prayer, we will find the patience to endure, and the joy promised in Christ. If it be some absolutely indispensable spiritual blessing, picture to thyself where thou wilt be if God should withhold it, what evils will spring of thy continuing in want of it, and what further wants may yet beset thee. There. Romans 12:13 Romans 12:15 Let love be without hypocrisy. As we must not on the one hand be proud of our talents, so on the other hand we must not bury them. And I was not inquisitive in my actions, nor wicked and envious towards my neighbour. What is the great effect of this renewing, which we must labour after: That you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. No, they cry, it is in Isaac's seed that the Jew was called. There is the mercy that is in God and the mercy that is from Godmercy in the spring and mercy in the streams: both are included here; but especially gospel-mercies (mentioned, The great end we should all labour after is to be accepted of the Lord (. rejoicing in hope -- Better, In respect of the hope, rejoicing. How? "It will aggravate his condemnation, and make his malice against thee the more inexcusable. He instructed new believers (Acts 14:22), Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God., When the apostle Peter wrote to believers who were enduring horrible persecution, he exhorted them (1 Pet. that is, when any body has done you any ill turn, do not desire nor endeavour to bring the like mischief or inconvenience upon him. Article Images Copyright 2022 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Not all of them are created to do the same thing. When David's advancements were high, his spirit was humble (; Psalms 131:1): I do not exercise myself in great matters. To be patient in tribulation is to know and accept that in this world we will have tribulation, but to wait patiently in our suffering without murmurings. Cranfield says this translation is too weak; he suggests hold out steadfastly. But Paul not only stimulates us to prayer, but expressly requires perseverance; for we have a continual warfare, and new conflicts daily arise, to sustain which, even the strongest are not equal, unless they frequently gather new rigor. Presenting them denotes a voluntary act, done by virtue of that absolute despotic power which the will has over the body and all the members of it. All rights reserved. Still there is one thing more wanted, and that is strong faith, not only that God is, but that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him. In many cases unfitness and unworthiness is pleaded when the real reason is disinclination and laziness. There are, however, ten participles that serve as imperatives. In the gospel there is revealed God's righteousness. Romans 8:1-39 displays this comforting truth in its fulness. And mark the force of it whosoever." I may wish I could put things together like he does. Accordingly, for the first time, the Spirit of God fromRomans 5:12; Romans 5:12 traces the mature of man to the head of the race. Compare the feelings expressed by David in Psalm 42:1-2, "As the hart panteth after the water-brooks, so panteth my soul after thee O God. A love that engages us, as much as lies in us. It was the word used of the labouring man who gave his strength to an employer in return for the pay the employer would give him. Let love be without hypocrisy: Of course, love with hypocrisy isnt real love at all; but much of what masquerades as love in the Christian community is laced with hypocrisy, and must be demonstrated against. Job was the most righteous man on the earth in his day, but look at what he suffered! Me ginesthe phronimoi par heautois"Be not wise by yourselves, be not confident of the sufficiency of your own wisdom, so as to despise others, or think you have no need of them (; Proverbs 3:7), nor be shy of communicating what you have to others. It is a simple command to be considerate of the feelings of others instead of waiting for them to be considerate of your feelings. His promises never fail. But then again he intimates that the nature of the gospel is involved in the publishing of the glad tidings. We must take heed of having too great an opinion of ourselves, or putting too high a valuation upon our own judgments, abilities, persons, performances. "Lay your souls under the changing transforming influences of the blessed Spirit; seek unto God for grace in the use of all the means of grace." There is the mercy that is in God and the mercy that is from Godmercy in the spring and mercy in the streams: both are included here; but especially gospel-mercies (mentioned Romans 11:1-36), the transferring of what the Jews forfeited and lost by their unbelief unto us Gentiles (Ephesians 3:4-6): the sure mercies of David, Leviticus 3:0; Leviticus 3:0. Cling to what is good: In some ways, it is often easier for us to eitherabhor what is evil or cling to what is good rather than doing both. alluding to the sacrifices under the law, which were presented or set before God at the altar, ready to be offered to him. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Thou wilt hereby hasten upon him the tokens of God's wrath and vengeance." The other churches, the other denominations, we're all a part of the body of Christ and members one of another, and we shouldn't be vying with each another. Just because a person has substantial spiritual gifts does not mean they are necessarily spiritually mature or a worthy example. It is not forbidden to the magistrate to do justice to those that are wronged, by punishing the wrong-doer; nor to make and execute just and wholesome laws against malefactors; but it forbids private revenge, which flows from anger and ill-will; and this is fitly forbidden, for it is presumed that we are incompetent judges in our own case. For many will come in a day saying, "Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? By the way, no one has written more capably on this than John Piper. Many members in one body: The church is a unified whole (one body), yet we are distinct within that one body (individually members). Therefore, If your enemy is hungry, feed him; 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. It most likely refers to a burning conviction that our kindness places on our enemy. Private prayer is more important than public prayer under any aspects, and is a better test of a Christian; still public prayer often reacts upon private devotion, and when two or three are together, and are agreed as touching the kingdom, their supplications will often be helpful to each other and obtain the thing which they desire. Rev., steadfastly for instant, which has lost its original sense of urgent (Latin, instare to press upon). If we have not been accustomed to pray for the brethren, we shall not be "given to hospitality"; much less shall we "bless them which persecute us." Paul says that if we are so called we must do it with zeal. So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another ( Romans 12:5 ). In the three other clauses (Romans 12:9-11) an imperative must be supplied. In the rest of chapter 15 the apostle dwells on the extent of his apostleship, renews his expression of the thought and hope of visiting Rome, and at the same time shows how well he remembered the need of the poor at Jerusalem. At the same time he connects, in a singularly interesting manner, this disclosure of the principles of the eternal judgment of God with what he calls "my gospel." (1.) We are to get into a good pace "instant in prayer," and then to keep it up continuing instant in prayer. sacrifice, that is, inspired with the spiritual life of the soul. 11:35-38). We are often conscious of an earnest desire to see and converse with an absent friend, to have communion with those we love; and we value such fellowship as among the happiest moments of life. God said, "Come now, let us reason together, saith the Lord" ( Isaiah 1:18 ). Avenge not yourselves; that is, when any body has done you any ill turn, do not desire nor endeavour to bring the like mischief or inconvenience upon him. It is more accurately forth-telling the heart and mind of God, which may or may not include a predictive aspect. I can suppose one brother saying, "I feel I cannot pray." What was to be the stumbling-stone? Even those with whom we cannot live intimately and familiarly, by reason of distance in degree or profession, yet we must with such live peaceably; that is, we must be harmless and inoffensive, not giving others occasion to quarrel with us; and we must be gall-less and unrevengeful, not taking occasion to quarrel with them. You never know what a day is going to bring forth as God unfolds His will, His purpose for our lives. (iv) There is exhortation. their way to heaven lies through it; and it becomes them to be "Will you sit there please?" Doth not nature itself teach us that in time of affliction we should especially draw near to God in prayer? This is an argument most sweetly cogent. We exercise faith in a lot of things, not always the right things.Now as he deals with the subjects of the gifts of God, he begins by warning us of thinking more highly of ourselves than we ought, and that is one of the greatest dangers that I see of men who have been gifted of God--they get into a little ivory tower and they begin to think that they are really something, and they begin to seek adulation, admiration, bucks for my gift, you know. He that cannot quietly bear an injury is perfectly conquered by it. Either Jesus and Paul were liars and you can chuck the entire Christian faith, or they spoke the truth. The believer, therefore, unwittingly though really, dishonours the Saviour, if he be content to walk short of this standard and power; he is entitled and called to walk according to his place, and in the confidence of his deliverance in Christ Jesus before God. So if, after many a throw of the net, we get but one small answer, we will try again, for this is all we can do. It is possible to forgive and at the same time to demonstrate an attitude of criticism and contempt. Those who are taught but not exhorted become fat sheep that only take in and never live the Christian life. (4) every person will also find other times when private prayer will be needful, and when he will be inclined to it. Those who are exhorted but not taught become excited and active, but have no depth or understanding to what they do and will burn out quickly or will work in wrong ways. Romans 12:12 . This is pressed (Romans 12:2): "Be you transformed by the renewing of your mind; see to it that there be a saving change wrought in you, and that it be carried on." Now then, brethren, that we may be helped to keep up our fervency in prayer, please to notice that prayer must be continuous, because it is so singularly mixed with the whole gospel dispensation. Christ had the Spirit given him without measure, John iii. Because God has dealt out gifts to others as well as to us: Dealt to every man. See an instance of this sober modest care in the exercise of the greatest spiritual gifts, 2 Corinthians 10:13-15. Never return evil for evil. He that hath friends must show himself friendly. Others are naturally more gloomy and pessimistic. The doctrine of faith therefore, which reposes on the cross, establishes law, instead of making it void, as every other principle must (verses 27-31). The second plea is not that the rejection of Israel is only partial, however extensive, but that it is also temporary, and not definitive. This hope is the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19) which enables the child of God to endure whatever storms may come, but not, however, without prayer. Now, beloved, we are commanded to be constant in our instancy. As He has given us through the blood of Jesus full remission, as we shall be saved by this life, as He has made us know even now nothing short of present conscious deliverance from every whit of evil that belongs to our very nature, as we have the Spirit the earnest of the glory to which we are destined, as we are the vessels of gracious sorrow in the midst of that from which we are not yet delivered but shall be, so now we have the certainty that, whatever betide, God is for us, and that nothing shall separate us from His love which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. "O Lord, give me grace to feel my need of thy grace! You're confused. 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. We have already seen that that is what a Greek would never say. ", Continue in prayer because the continuance of our instancy in prayer is the test of the reality of our devotion. 15), "because we are not under the law, but under grace?" The old physicians tell us of two antidotes against poison, the hot and the cold, and they dilate upon the special excellence of each of these: in like manner the apostle Paul gives us first the warm antidote "Rejoicing in hope," and then he gives us the cool antidote, "Patient in tribulation." But this is not all; and the objection of the Jew gives occasion for the apostle to bring out a fuller display of what God is. As He has made all, so He is heir of all. The mercies of God call us to joyful, prayerful perseverance in trials. But natural conscience, although it may detect evil, never leads one into the inward possession and enjoyment of good never brings the soul to God. Till the cross, well might a converted soul be found groaning in misery at each fresh discovery of evil in himself. according to the world. Those legal offerings, as they had their power from Christ, so they had their period in Christ. We are not strangers to each other within the Christian Church; much less are we isolated units; we are brothers and sisters, because we have the one father, God. This, accordingly, is the essential spring of worship. We should make a low condition and mean circumstances more the centre of our desires than a high condition. This will help us persevere in tribulation (cf. He takes their own books, and proves from one of them (Deuteronomy) that in the ruin of Israel the resource is not going into the depths, nor going up to heaven. It is the going forth of His richest blessing. For as we have many members in one body ( Romans 12:4 ). This should be made without ceasing; saints should watch unto it with all perseverance; men should pray always, and not faint; never give out and over, or be discouraged. Be not overcome of evil. First, honestly evaluate yourself in light of these three phrases. Moreover, beloved, prayer has been connected with every living spiritual experience you have ever had. Shall God be expected to give to us that which we do not value? We accordingly are dead, says he, to the law; not (as no doubt almost all of us know) that the law dies, but that we are dead to the law in the death of Christ. Also, put key promises from Gods Word on 3x5 cards and read them over often during the day. It then came to mean quite generally to serve; but it also came to mean that to which a man gives his whole life. Our case is urgent, and we must needs press it till our suit is gained. Conversion and sanctification are the renewing of the mind, a change not of the substance, but of the qualities of the soul. Their minds must be changed so that they see issues from a different point of view, Gods point of view. We must not only do that which is good, but we must cleave to it. (ver. Spread this second promise before the Lord. Paul applied this term to his service to God (Acts 20:19) and said Christians should not serve (same word) sin (Romans 6:6, see the KJV translation). But when at last the babe takes to vehement crying, then straightway she presses it to her bosom with many a kiss and a kindly word. - Scott. God was not satisfied alone. So the margin: Be reconciled to the place which God in his providence hath put us in, whatever it be. i. Such men have never been wanting since the truth has shone on this world; still less are they now. And in those trials, we must not become self-absorbed, but keep an eye out for how we can contribute to the needs of other believers and go after opportunities to show hospitality (12:13). (1.) Abhor what is evil. "Oh, if I'd only done this. Receive affronts and injuries, as a stone is received into a heap of wool, which gives way to it, and so it does not rebound back, nor go any further." Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. It is a believing prospect of the joy set before us that bears up the spirit under all outward pressure. Are you more naturally prone to being cheerful or gloomy? The New Testament authors and Jesus himself never shied away from admitting the fact. Accepting those things that pass away as not from God, because I've asked God to take away from my life those things He doesn't want. Be not wise in your own conceits ( Romans 12:16 ). Not so, says the apostle; it is because of the evil of the nature, not of the law. Is the heaping coals of fire on his head something good in the eyes of our enemy or is it something bad? We need not here enter into the details; but on the surface we see how the apostle brings all down to that which is of the deepest interest to every soul. We must offer up that desire to God, by prayer for them. Second, begin each day by focusing on the hope that you have in the gospel. The contrast of Christ with Adam takes in man universally as well as the Christian; and man in sin, alas! "So cleave to it as not to be allured nor affrighted from it, cleave to him that is good, even to the Lord (Acts 11:23), with a dependence and acquiescence." Next time I want to devote the entire message to how practically we can grow to be more devoted to prayer. Romans 12:12b: persevering in tribulation. Ive already shown how to persevere in tribulation, namely, by rejoicing in the certain hope of eternal life. From the very first we have these characteristics of the epistle disclosing themselves. Romans 12:9-13 deal with the importance of demonstrating love to fellow believers, and Romans 12:14-21 broaden this responsibility to include wider application to non-believers. You dont need steadfastness (the same Greek word root translated persevering in our text) unless youre going through a trial. Proskarterountes. The work of the Old-Testament prophets was not only to foretel future things, but to warn the people concerning sin and duty, and to be their remembrancers concerning that which they knew before. So we are all put together in the body of Christ, and each of us have our own function in the body. Me syschematizestheDo not fashion yourselves according to the world. He was Emmanuel, yea, the Jehovah, God of Israel. We should not just pray, but we should be devoted to prayer (cf. And why did it expect to be fed? If there be any thing in them that is commendable and praiseworthy, take notice of it, and mention it to their honour.". b. 21). THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS FELLOW MEN ( Romans 12:14-21 ). b. Call him dearly beloved. Do I joyfully persevere in tribulation or grumble as I muddle through it? Now there are two particular works which he that prophesieth hath to mindteaching and exhorting, proper enough to be done by the same person at the same time, and when he does the one let him mind that, when he does the other let him do that too as well as he can. It may well be that one of the great failures of the Church at this present time is just in this realm. It is the same with making a new heart and a new spiritnew dispositions and inclinations, new sympathies and antipathies; the understanding enlightened, the conscience softened, the thoughts rectified; the will bowed to the will of God, and the affections made spiritual and heavenly: so that the man is not what he wasold things are passed away, all things are become new; he acts from new principles, by new rules, with new designs. Romans 12:12 Translations King James Version (KJV) Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; American King James Version (AKJV) Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; American Standard Version (ASV) rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer; The poor useth entreaty,Proverbs 18:23. A living sacrifice, by way of allusionthat which was dead of itself might not be eaten, much less sacrificed. It was not merely, that he had better light. You can focus your mind on the hope of the glory of God that you will share when Christ returns. placed here, to teach us that we are to go to the throne of grace Psalms 19:1-14 is used in the most beautiful manner to insinuate that the limits are the world. The shedding of His blood was absolutely necessary: without that precious expiation all else had been vain and impossible. Rather, if your enemy is hungry, give him food. Thus the introduction opened with Christ's person, and closes with God's righteousness. with the good of patience and forbearance, nay, and of kindness and beneficence to those that wrong you. I watched its movement. Even though the tasks done by church members differ, every member of the body must make a contribution. It is built for the offering of worship to God. It may be proper a this stage to say that there words, though I shall dwell upon them in the English, are not identical with the Greek, in which there is but one word. (3) The morning, when we have experienced Gods protecting care, when the mind is fresh, and the thoughts are as yet clear and unoccupied with the world, when we go forth to the duties, trials, and temptations of the day; and the evening, when we have again experienced his goodness, and are about to commit ourselves to his protecting care, and when we need his pardoning mercy for the errors and follies of the day, seem to be times which commend themselves to all as appropriate seasons for private devotion. Expectancy that God will hear. "What this parish needs," said Carlyle's father, "is a man who knows Christ other than at second-hand.". The faith of Christ has brought divine joy into his soul; but, in point of fact, he is traversing a world of infirmity, suffering, and grief. "Lord, to whom should we go but thee? There is a certain intensity in the Christian life; there is no room for lethargy in it. We are reminded that prophecy, in the Biblical understanding, isnt necessarily fore-telling in a strictly predictive sense. God is revealing a righteousness of His own in the gospel. It was for this then that Paul describes himself as apostle. Has God then no delivering power from this? 62:8), Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Be devoted to God in prayer. 11:11), and yet he got thrown into prison and beheaded because he confronted the wicked Herod for his sin. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. In word: Bless those who persecute you, ; Romans 12:14. Our bodies and spirits are intended. Endeavour also to get a distinct consciousness of the fact that God must give thee this blessing, or thou wilt never have it. He lays down such a summary as no Jew ever gave since they were a nation. But now they were; and thus God vindicated Himself perfectly as to the past. Patient in tribulation.--This virtue was, of course, specially needed in the troublous times through Verse of the Day , Romans 12:12 Treasury of Scripture Knowing. But, "Search me, O God, and know my heart, and try, O Lord, and see if there is some way of wickedness in me and lead me in Your path. Pastors and teachers are the same office (; Ephesians 4:11), but the particular work is somewhat different. Intensity of desire must be exhibited or else it may come to pass that the time of the bestowal is not yet come. This is the work of the pastor, as the former of the teacher; to apply gospel truths and rules more closely to the case and condition of the people, and to press upon them that which is more practical. When you come to the New Testament, Jesus said that John the Baptist was the greatest man ever born (Matt. 47% Off in December! There is no simple mind that can evade the plain force of this last expression. God alone can help you, and if he refuse you are undone for ever, therefore cry mightily unto him. And may Christbe seen in me, and also in you. But such thoughts altogether vanish now, because, as the Gentile was unquestionably wicked and abominable, so from the law's express denunciation the Jew was universally guilty before God. All of these are pithy little words of exhortation. that is, "Grasp your opportunities." Accordingly, in chapter 2 the Holy Spirit shows us man satisfying himself with pronouncing on what is right and wrong moralizing for others, but nothing more. Hence therefore, the apostle, with divine wisdom, opens this to us before the blessed relief and deliverance which the gospel reveals to us. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. It is but a mock love which rests in the verbal expressions of kindness and respect, while the wants of our brethren call for real supplies, and it is in the power of our hands to furnish them. The fisherman at Mentone keep on fishing with their great net; ay, by the score these fishermen take it out and haul it in again, and frequently they get no more than one little sardine for their pains. This also is a most important truth, my brethren, to bear in mind. we know how this was in Israel, how it might be, and has been, in Christendom. Thirdly, It is our reasonable service. He's talking about Calvary Chapel being a part of the body of Christ general. To the wrath of our enemy. Having shown first, then, the sources and the character of the blessing in general as far as regards deliverance, the apostle sums up the result in the end of the chapter: "That as sin hath reigned in death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life," the point being justification of life now through Jesus Christ our Lord. Did the Jews take the ground of exclusively having that word of God the law? They are happy, blessed moments of our life; and then devotion is sweetest and most pure; and then the soul knows what it is to have fellowship with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ, 1 John 1:3. Here it is not merely the negation of law and of circumcision, but we have the positive side. The consequences spiritually are blessed to the soul; how much more is it to Teach the source from which all flows! When strife enters into any Christian society, the hope of doing any good work is gone. Now we are here taught to bless those that so persecute us. As Augustine said: "The Church owes Paul to the prayer of Stephen. Thus the deliverance is not merely for the joy of the soul, but also for strength in our walking after the Spirit, who has given and found a nature in which He delights, communicating withal His own delight in Christ, and making obedience to be the joyful service of the believer. Rejoicing in hope Of the glory of God, than the hope of which nothing can make a believer more cheerful in this world; the saints' joy is therefore called the Ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching ( Romans 12:7 ); That is to wait upon it, fulfill it, study it, prepare for it; waiting upon it. I hope that brethren in Christ will bear with me if I press on them the importance of taking good heed to it that their souls are thoroughly grounded in this, the proper place of the Christian by Christ's death and resurrection. When Christ comes into a man's life he is a new man; his mind is different, for the mind of Christ is in him. Call him dearly beloved. Note the similarity with Jesus instructions in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). So tribulation refers to events that bring pressure upon your mind and heart, which tend to get you down or crush your spirit. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. It denotes a thorough good-will in all the instances and expressions of it; not, "bless them when you are at prayer, and curse them at other times;" but, "bless them always, and curse not at all." But God has given to every man a measure of faith. Yet look at how He suffered! Art thou desirous of the water of life; be thirsty, and let thy thirst burn thee till thou art dried up like a potsherd. Now, secondly, comes the CONSTANT "continuing instant in prayer." The more thy need smites thee the more eagerly wilt thou cry unto the Lord concerning it. Paul appeals to Roman Christians to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God (v. 1). Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Paul presents his people with ten telegraphic rules for ordinary, everyday life. No real Christian ever believed that. Now faith, and other spiritual gifts with it, are dealt by measure, according as Infinite Wisdom sees meet for us. It is a sign of failure in the iron trade when the furnaces are blown out; when business flourishes the fire blazes both day and night; and so will it be with prayer when the soul is in a flourishing state. We stand in relation one to another; we are engaged to do all the good we can one to another, and to act in conjunction for the common benefit. Now the reasons why we must have such a sober opinion of ourselves, our own abilities and attainments, are these:. We are members one of another, depend upon one another, are obliged to one another; and therefore, Be not wise by yourselves, remembering it is the merchandise of wisdom that we profess; now merchandise consists in commerce, receiving and returning.". It is to glorify God with our bodies (; 1 Corinthians 6:20), to engage our bodies in the duties of immediate worship, and in a diligent attendance to our particular callings, and be willing to suffer for God with our bodies, when we are called to it. Accordingly we do not hear of salvation as such in Romans 3:1-31. By focus on Gods word and fellowship with Him (be transformed by the renewing of your mind). [2.] Paul says we serve God rejoicing in hope, not rejoicing in results. This maintains both the glory and the moral universality of Him who will justify the circumcision by faith, not law, and the uncircumcision through their faith, if they believe the gospel. And anything you have God gave to you to begin with, so why are you going around as though you are something? Concerning our duty to God, We see what is godliness. So Paul says, "Don't try to match your life to all the fashions of this world; don't be like a chameleon which takes its colour from its surroundings.". Of himself is not in the original; therefore it may be read, That no man be wise above what he ought to be wise, but be wise unto sobriety. This was the key to their difficulties this alone, and fully explains their coming ruin as well as God's solemn warnings. To be constant in prayer is to recognise that prayer is one of the chief weapons of the spiritual warfare in which all Christians are engaged. Children of God, you must cry mightily unto the Lord, and pour out your hearts like water before him, and then will he have regard unto the voice of your cry, and it shall be unto you even according to your desire. repeats the leader once again. For all this, as he presses further, there was the weightiest reason possible. How can we "rejoice in hope" if we know nothing about prayer to the God of hope. Either of these, or both together, will work wonderfully for the sustaining of the spirit in the hour of affliction; but it is to be observed, that neither of these remedies can be taken into the soul except they be mixed with a draught of prayer. Heres my stab at it: In 12:9-21, Paul is spelling out the specifics of what mercy-motivated, sacrificial, transformed (12:1-2) Christian living looks like. We may be unavoidably striven with; as Jeremiah, who was a, for that is a brutish recompence, and befitting only those animals which are not conscious either of any being above them or of any state before them. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Here we have Paul following the pattern he always followed when he wrote to his friends. The hill Mizar and the Hermonites places you never can forget, those choicest of spots, which seem as you look back along the vista of life to be gleaming with a supernatural splendour has not prayer been connected with them all? Would you pacify a brother offended? (c) To stoop to vengeance is to be ourselves conquered by evil. It is not here believing on Jesus, but on God who has proved what He is to us in raisin, from among the dead Him who was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification (verses 13-25). It was undoubtedly enough for present purposes. We must wish well to them, and desire their good, so far from seeking any revenge. Patient in tribulation - In affliction patiently enduring all that maybe appointed. The word he uses for being transformed from the world is metamorphousthai ( G3339) . Is my life full of joy in hope? Notice how hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good follows immediately after the opening title of Let love be genuine. Then the good and evil theme is explicitly mentioned at the end of the text: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (12:21). There is no hope for man otherwise; for the gospel is not all that is now made known. (5.). We must not conform to the things of the world; they are mutable, and the fashion of them is passing away. They are merely persons who plume themselves on their orthodoxy, but in a wholly unrenewed condition. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh." "So," Paul says, "take your body; take all the tasks that you have to do every day; take the ordinary work of the shop, the factory, the shipyard, the mine; and offer all that as an act of worship to God." It is not a soul's overcoming its difficulties, but a sinner's submission to the righteousness of God. In wrestling a man hath all his mind as well as all his body occupied with the desire to overthrow his antagonist. A reason against it: We may not do it. But, Secondly, Many apply it to the wrath of God: "Give place to this, make room for him to take the throne of judgment, and let him alone to deal with thine adversary." We can but speak for ourselves. I. The promise is (. But the Christian is a man desperately in earnest; he is aflame for Christ. And yet it is much easier to weep with those who weep than it is to rejoice with those who rejoice. Where may he pray? Now comes the tug of war; you are to plead with all your might. Bring all of your needs before Him, knowing that He is your loving, all-powerful Creator and Father. I dont know which Bible version these folks are reading because from cover to cover the Bible makes it clear that godly people often suffer intense trials. Birthright from the same father would let in Ishmael on the one hand, as from both parents it would secure the title of Esau on the other. If you catch a glimpse of it you will see that it throws itself forward with intense eagerness, the whole body and soul of the dog is in motion towards one object; no portion of him lingers, not so much as a glance is given to anything else, the whole creature is instant after the game which it pursues, urgently pressing, hot foot, as we say, to overtake the prey. Surely because this is intended for the composing of angry spirits, that are hot in the resentment of a provocation. The zeal of each member should be such that the body is bubbling over with excitement for the Lord and his work (Owen, p. 94). to others that you do to yourselves;" so some understand it. Did they deny that they were a foolish nation? c. Be kindly affectionate to one another: This is a command, that Christians should not have a cold, stand-offish attitude. What baptism sets forth is more than that, and is justly found, not in Romans 3:1-31, but inRomans 6:1-23; Romans 6:1-23. As He is the spring of our joy, He is the power of sympathy in our sorrows, and the believer knows both. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. It might be more or less any man's lot to learn. Are you grumbling in depression or cynicism? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness. Prayer is not to be a thing of yesterday, but of to-day, and to-morrow, until it changeth into praise above. A sober use of the gifts that God hath given us. Even if you have small children demanding your attention first thing in the morning, you can still direct your thoughts to the mercies of God that saved you from your sins. A living principle of grace is in the soul, as far as it prevails, an unbiassed unprejudiced judgment concerning the things of God. 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