romans-8:15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 8:14-17

The attestation of the believer’s condition 8:14-17Acts 8:14-17 explain the Spirit’s ministry of confirming the reality of the believer’s position as a son of God to him or her. [Note: On the link between this section and chapter 9 see George C. Gianoulis, "Is Sonship in Romans 8:14-17 a Link with Romans 9?" Bibliotheca Sacra 166:661 (January-March 2009):70-83.] Paul believed that the believer who is aware of his or her secure position will be more effective in mortifying his or her flesh (cf.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 8:15

Unlike sin, the Spirit does not enslave us. He does not compel or force us to do God’s will as slaves of God. Rather He appeals to us to do so as sons of God. The "spirit" in view is probably the Holy Spirit who has made us God’s sons by regeneration and adoption."Abba" and "Father" are equivalent terms, the first being a transliteration of the Aramaic word and the second a translation of the Greek pater (cf. Galatians 4:6). Probably Paul used the Aramaic as well as the Greek term to highlight... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 8:15

8:15 adoption, (g-20) 'A spirit of adoption' might read 'Spirit of adoption.' See Notes on ver. 9 and ch 1.4. 'Adoption' is the same word as 'sonship' in Galatians 4:5 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 8:1-39

The New Life in Cheist in relation to God and the SpiritIt was shown in Romans 5:12. that condemnation for the guilt of sin is done away by justification through faith in Christ. The question as to the power of sin then arose, answered by the doctrine of sanctification in Romans 6-8. In Romans 6 it is asserted that the union of the Christian with Christ is a new condition, which involves death with Him to sin and resurrection to newness of life. In Romans 7 it is made clear that there is no... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 8:12-17

(12-17) These verses form a hortatory application of the foregoing, with further development of the idea to live after and in the Spirit. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 8:14-17

(14-17) This life in the Spirit implies a special relation to God—that of sons. I say of sons; for when you first received the Holy Ghost it was no spirit of bondage and reign of terror to which you were admitted, but rather the closest filial relation to God. This filial relation is attested by the Divine Spirit endorsing the evidence of our own consciousness, and it includes all that such a relation would naturally include—sonship, heirship, nay, a joint-heirship in the glory of Christ, who... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 8:15

(15) Spirit of bondage.—The Greek corresponds very nearly to what we should naturally understand by the English phrase, “such a spirit as would be found in slaves.” The word “spirit” varies much in meaning in these verses. Here it is the “dominant habit or frame of mind;” in the next verse it is used both for the Spirit of God and the spirit of man.Again to fear.—So as to take you back under the old terrorism of the Law. The Law, if it contained promises, was still more essentially a system of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Romans 8:1-39

In Christ Romans 8:1 The words 'In Christ' have been very happily termed 'Paul's Monogram'. They were first used in the text as a definite description of the child of God, and it is interesting to see how Paul gradually worked up to it. He used different prepositions concerning the Lord Jesus in the Epistle to the Romans until he wrote the wonderful word 'in'. The two words 'In Christ' gave Paul a view which never passed away, and he began only to think of himself and of others, the loved ones... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Romans 8:12-25

Chapter 18HOLINESS BY THE SPIRIT, AND THE GLORIES THAT SHALL FOLLOWRomans 8:12-25Now the Apostle goes on to develop these noble premisses into conclusions. How true to himself, and to his Inspirer, is the line he follows! First come the most practical possible of reminders of duty; then, and in profound connection, the inmost experiences of the regenerate soul in both its joy and its sorrow, and the most radiant and far-reaching prospects of glory to come. We listen still, always remembering... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Romans 8:1-39

CHAPTER 8 1. In Christ; no Condemnation but Deliverance. (Romans 8:1-4 .) 2. Flesh and Spirit. (Romans 8:5-8 .) 3. The Body and the Spirit. (Romans 8:9-11 .) 4. Sons and Heirs of God. (Romans 8:12-17 .) 5. The Time of Travail and Groaning; the Future Redemption. (Romans 8:18-25 .) 6. The intercession of the Spirit. (Romans 8:26-27 .) 7. The Saints Calling; the Challenge and the Assurance. (Romans 8:28-39 .) Romans 8:1-4 . We have reached the mountain-top of this great Epistle. What man... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 8:14-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 8:15

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 8:15

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 8:1-39

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 8:12-17

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 8:14-17

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 8:15

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Romans 8:1-39

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Romans 8:12-25

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Romans 8:1-39

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