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Romans 9

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Romans 9 — OverviewRomans 9 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe apostle, having plainly asserted and largely proved that justification and salvation are to had by faith only, and not by the works of the law, by Christ and not by Moses, comes in this and the following…Romans 9 — OverviewRomans 9 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe apostle having discoursed of justification and sanctification, and of the privileges of justified and sanctified ones, proceeds to treat of predestination, the source and spring of all the blessings of grace; and to…Romans 9:1-5Romans 9:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here the apostle's solemn profession of a great concern for the nation and people of the Jews--that he was heartily troubled that so many of them were enemies to the gospel, and out of the way of…Romans 9:1Romans 9:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryI say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing witness with me in the Holy Ghost. For similar solemn asseverations by St. Paul of the truth of what was known to himself alone, cf. Romans 1:9; 2…Romans 9:1-5Romans 9:1-5 · The Pulpit Commentary(1) Deep regret expressed for the present exclusion of the Jewish nation from inheritance of the promises. This section is not necessary for the main argument of the Epistle, which would have been complete without it…Romans 9:1-5Romans 9:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe sympathy of a Christian patriot. If our Christianity is genuine, it will not destroy our natural affections, but will purify and ennoble them. Domestic affection is all the stronger and the brighter under the…