It hence follows, that when any one seeks to condemn us, he not only seeks to render void the death of Christ, but also contends with that unequalled power with which the Father has honored him, and who with that power conferred on him supreme authority. (Romans 8:33), as if it were: "Since God justifieth, who then will condemn?" “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” (Rom. (1 John 4:17) The union with believers, God, Christ and the Spirit is also conveyed earlier in Romans 8, in verses 9 - 11. It remains to be known whether some hostile power will not succeed in violently breaking the bond which unites us to the Lord, and on which both our justification and sanctification rest. BibliographyTorrey, R. A. This is an organic, life union, and our Head always knows what is going on with His body! 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The image is taken from the idea of a tribunal of justice, where the safety of the accused depends, in great measure, upon the influence of his advocate. But we do not tarry there; as the Lord the Spirit gives us eyes to see, and moves our heart to feel, we travel one step farther; this Isaiah , to the ascension of the Lord of life and glory; not tarrying on earth (for he tarried not there), but mounting up to see him sitting at the right hand of the Father, as the Mediator between God and Prayer of Manasseh , as the divine Intercessor, as the glorious Head of grace, as communicating out of his own fullness gifts and graces unto poor and needy souls, who are living in daily and hourly bankruptcy. For them He died, He rose, He ascended to heaven, and there intercedes. "Who also maketh intercession for us"-we have an "Advocate" at God"s Court (1 John 2:1; Hebrews 7:25). It cannot be taken to mean less than this, that the glorified Redeemer, conscious of His claims, expressly signifies His will that the efficacy of His death should be made good to the uttermost, and signifies it in some such royal style as we find Him employing in that wonderful Intercessory Prayer which he spoke as from within the veil (see John 17:11-12): "Father, I WILL, that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am" (see the note at John 17:24). "Commentary on Romans 8:34". Fourth, He presently intercedes to the Father for our welfare ( Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 7:25; cf. But he is not speaking here of the death of Christ from the viewpoint of expiation; in this respect it was already implied in the answer to the previous question, "It is God that justifieth." This is what the Apostle teaches respecting the justification of Jesus Christ. In Romans 8:34 it says plainly, "Christ Jesus is the one who died — more than that, who was raised — who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us." 'His session (says Bengel) denotes His power to save us; His intercession, His will to do it.' 3. 1879-90. John 11:25; John 14:19). Who we do learn also intercedes for us in Romans 8:34? ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. Romanos 8:34 - ¿Quién es el que condenará? Christ Jesus who died-more than that, who was raised to life-is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. "Commentary on Romans 8:34". Jesus Christ, then, who suffered without the gate, Hebrews 13:12, in accomplishing the truth of this figure, first offered upon earth His sacrifice, and afterwards entered in His glory into heaven, to present to His Father the infinite price of His oblation by the mystical sprinkling of His blood. Who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us: Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, "having put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself", "Father, I WILL, that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am", Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians, Commentary by J.C.Philpot on select texts of the Bible, "Who is he that condemns? Ver. Sep 12, 2007 / Theology Papers Romans 8:31-39 – An Exegesis. "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". How, then, can they be condemned? His death, therefore, utterly forbids the condemnation of the elect of God, who were given to Him, and are one with Him, of whom only the context speaks. He has asked if at the last day the judge will not condemn, and he has seen sin, the object of condemnation, disappear from the believer"s life before the work of the crucified and glorified Christ. Can be either present active participle (condemns) or the future (shall condemn). Christ Jesus is the one who died — more than that, who was raised — who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us” (Romans 8:34). The question: Who will condemn? give the same turn to Romans 8:34 : "Who is he that shall condemn? But besides that this 'creates (as Tholuck remarks) an unnatural accumulation of questions, it is (to use the not too strong language of Fritzsche) intolerable; for God is thus represented as the judge; but it is the part of a judge not to accuse, but either to acquit or condemn the accused?' Yea, rather. A more seducing proposition is that of the expositors who, after taking the words θεὸς ὁ δικαιῶν interrogatively: God who justifieth? The purport there is the same. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jab/romans-8.html. Your email address will not be published. Four grounds are here stated: 1st, Christs death; 2nd, His resurrection; 3rd, His enthronement at the right hand of God; and, 4th, His intercession. Copyright StatementThe Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament. ◄ Romans 8:34 ► Who is there to condemn us? but it should rather also so far progress as to lean on His resurrection, dominion, and second coming” (Bengel). (A)No one. Read Introduction to Romans 36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”. 2. Jesus Christ sits at Gods right hand. Every priest standeth daily ministering, and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. Sep 12, 2007 / Theology Papers Romans 8:31-39 – An Exegesis. That is the first real saving view we get of the Lord of life and glory; the Holy Spirit taking the poor guilty sinner, laden with the weight of a thousand sins, to the foot of the cross, and opening his eyes to see the Son of God bleeding there as an atoning sacrifice for sin. 1897. Who is he that condemneth? See on Romans 1:4; Romans 4:25; Acts 17:31; 1 Corinthians 15:17, etc. So also Hebrews 9:24, and 1 John 2:1. But the series of questions which would then succeed one another in the same interrogative, and almost ironical sense, does not seem to us to be compatible with the profound feeling of this whole passage. Wesley's Notes for Romans 8:34. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Romans 8:31b-34 Check out these helpful resources Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Biblical Commentary Español Comentario Romans 8:31b-34 Biblical Commentary: ROMANS 8:26-39. ii., p. 250. Christ, we are told, has gone up on high "to present Himself before the face of God for us." ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. They are indeed deserving of it as others, considered in themselves; and are under the sentence of it, as in Adam, with the rest of mankind; and in their own apprehensions, when convinced of sin, righteousness, and judgment. And here observe, 1. Not His death alone, but His death followed by His resurrection gives security. BibliographyBullinger, Ethelbert William. Related Commentaries. "Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable". The question answered here is "Is God really in control?" https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hal/romans-8.html. The ground of this triumphant challenge which faith enables the believer to make, and that is the mediation of Jesus Christ, in the four eminent branches of it, his death, resurrection, exaltation and intercession. BibliographyNicoll, William R. "Commentary on Romans 8:34". This is a third consideration to show that Christ will not condemn us, and that Christians are secure. "Commentary on Romans 8:34". This same question: Who shall separate? But Christ having offered one sacrifice for sins, by which He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified, for ever sat down on the right hand of God, Hebrews 10:12. Christ died, is risen again, is even at God's right hand, making continual intercession for us. Second, He arose from the dead and is therefore able to give life to those who trust Him (cf. 2013. Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. I go, says He to His disciples, to prepare a place for you. It was necessary that this blood should be sprinkled there, and also upon them, before they could be admitted. "Commentary on Romans 8:34". If Satan roar, faith can scorn, and tell him to his teeth, he is a conquered enemy; that Christ by his death has destroyed him that had the power of death. who is the one who condemns? Christ that died?" An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of Romans. Renewal 1960. Who is even (rather, 'who is also') at the right hand of God. This verse asks the question, who will separate us from the love of Christ? https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ain/romans-8.html.
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