But God commendeth his love towards us That is, he hath manifested it, which was before hid in his heart; he has given clear evidence of it, a full proof and demonstration of it; he has so confirmed it by this instance, that there is no room nor reason to doubt of it; he has illustrated and set it off with the greater lustre by this circumstance of it, Talks as if he is clarifying any doubt and answering the questions that the people might have. VAT Number 920142375. of 13:9; Eph. Romans 5:10 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 5:10, NIV: "For if, while we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!" Compare, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Frédéric Louis Godet - Commentary on Selected Books, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, William Godbey's Commentary on the New Testament, Haldane's Exposition on the Epistle to the Romans and Hebrews, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians. The woman called “a sinner,” was one of a shameful character. This act in history stands for all time as a monument to the infinite love of God! (1 John 3:16.) Romans 10:5-13. KJV: King James Version . Against this latter construction Romans 5:8 is decisive, from which it is clear that Romans 5:6-8 are meant to be nothing else than the proof of the ἀγάπη τ. θεοῦ . He is supremely willing to demonstrate His love, so much so that He gave His Son for sinners so that all can see it. All rights reserved. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. The word sinners expresses the idea of moral turpitude, and consequent exposure to the divine displeasure. God’s love goes beyond willingness to die for a good person. A man sets himself to some great cause, not his own, and he sees that in order to bless humanity, either by the proclamation of some truth, or by the origination of some great movement, or in some other way, if he is to carry out his purpose, he must give his life. σι, proves, or renders conspicuous; see Romans 3:5. 8.But God confirms, etc. Romans 10 teaches the word of faith. Denomination: Pentecostal. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Scripture: Romans 5:8-10. God commendeth his love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 1. It was for, or in the place of those who were at once corrupt, and the enemies of God, that Christ died. Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Proud member -Paul has shown that keeping the law does not bring salvation (in the previous chapters). III. Romans 10 teaches the word of faith. (Romans 10:4), has been proved from Moses himself (Romans 10:5-8), and this proof has received its confirmatory discussion (Romans 10:9-10), Paul brings forward, as if for the solemn sealing of all this, once more that weighty word of Scripture which he has already adduced in Romans 9:33. Romans 5-8 Summary. λ. THE BLOOD OF JESUS. 8.Sinners, Christ died for us—For us, who were neither good nor just, the Saviour died. I. p. 693. 10ofThose is a trading name of TENOFTHOSE LIMITED Co.Number NI066167. Paul uses this illustration to prove that Gentiles were part of this promise given to Abraham. He does so, and dies a martyr. Romans 10:11.Now, after that grand proposition: τέλος νόμου Χριστός κ. τ. Romans 5:8. Christ died for sinners. 2:5] while we were still weak, at the right time # See ch. Romans 5:8 KJV. In that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us; But God commendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Salem Media Group. Its simple endurance of things conspiring to disturb it, II. Read Romans 9 Articles. 8. The innocent takes the punishment of the guilty. 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.. 8 but [contrast] God shows [demonstrates clearly] his [emphatic] love for us . 9 Therefore, since we have now been justified [declared free of the guilt of sin] by His blood, [how much more certain is it that] we will be saved from the [ a ] wrath of God through Him. Romans Chapter 10, Israel Needs Faith Righteousness. He died for us before we were saved – while we were still dead in trespasses and sins – while we were still enemies of God. Romans 10.1-4. 8, 10; [Hos. This act in history stands for all time as a, The false religions of the world show an angry god who must be appeased to escape his wrath. He grasped the universal kindom of God. Christ shows us a God who acts in love to make it possible for his children to escape the judgment coming on sinful men. Another difficulty which we always find, is a just and proportioning love. 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