37. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors, through him that loved us—not, "We are so far from being conquered by them, that they do us much good" [HODGE]; for though this be true, the word means simply, "We are pre-eminently conquerors." See on :-. And so far are they from "separating us from Christ's love," that it is just "through Him that loved us" that we are victorious over them. read more
38, 39. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers—whether good or bad. But as the bad are not called "angels," or "principalities," or "powers," save with some addition to show that such are meant (Matthew 25:41; Colossians 2:15; Ephesians 6:12; 2 Peter 2:4 —except perhaps 2 Peter 2:4- :), probably the good are meant here, but merely as the same apostle supposes an angel from heaven to preach a false gospel. (So the best interpreters). nor... read more
39. nor any other creature—rather, "created thing"—any other thing in the whole created universe of God shall be able to separate us, c.—"All the terms here are to be taken in their most general sense, and need no closer definition. The indefinite expressions are meant to denote all that can be thought of, and are only a rhetorical paraphrase of the conception of allness" [OLSHAUSEN]. from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord—Thus does this wonderful chapter, with which the... read more
5. Our eternal security 8:31-39The apostle developed the fact that God will not lose one whom He has foreknown in this climactic section, and he gloried in this great truth. He asked and answered seven questions to drive home this truth."Nowhere in the annals of sacred literature do we find anything to match the power and beauty of this remarkable paean of praise." [Note: Mounce, p. 173.] "This whole passage . . . strikes all thoughtful interpreters and readers, as transcending almost every... read more
Romans 8:37-39 express very eloquently the impregnability of our position as believers. "In all these things" is possibly the translation of a Hebraism meaning "despite all these things." [Note: Bruce, p. 171.] The Greek word hypernikomen suggests "hyper-conquerors." Our victory is sure! The Cross is the great proof of God’s love for us, and it is the basis for our victory. It proves that God is for us (Romans 8:31). read more
God will continue to love us when we die, and He will continue to love us whatever may befall us now. He loves us on both sides of the grave. Helpful or hostile angelic beings cannot change God’s commitment to us. Nothing that the present or future may hold can do so either. No force of any kind can remove us from His loving care. Paul listed the extremities of existence in this verse and the next. [Note: Witmer, p. 475.] read more
Space cannot separate us from His loving care either. Finally nothing in all creation can drive a wedge between the loving God and His redeemed people. That must include the behavior and belief of His own children as well. Not even the redeemed can remove themselves from God’s love, which Christ Jesus has secured for them! [Note: See Robert G. Gromacki, Salvation Is Forever, p. 72.] Someone might contend that even though God will never stop loving us He may withdraw salvation from us if we do... read more
8:37 loved (a-14) Aorist. See Note to ch. 5.6. read more
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
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 8:37
Romans 8:37. We are more than conquerors— For we not only bear, but glory in tribulations, Romans 5:3. We are in deaths often, but still delivered from death, 2 Corinthians 1:10. And as the sufferings of Christ abound toward us, so doth our consolation, under them, abound through Christ. Inferences.—The matter set before us in this chapter calls for and deserves very serious examination. Inquiry should determine us, whether we do on the whole walk after the flesh or the spirit, Romans 8:1. If... read more