Nov
21
Written by:
Bob Flynn
11/21/2008 8:00 PM
...that we might have an example of the way in which people may be accepted of God. It is recorded for our encouragement and imitation, to show that we may in a similar manner be accepted and saved. (Dr. Albert Barnes)
"but for our sake also, to whom it will be credited, as those who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead," (NASB)
"But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;" (KJV)
"for our benefit, too, assuring us that God will also count us as righteous if we believe in Him, the One who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead." (NLT)
"but also for our sake, to whom it will be credited, those who believe in the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead." (NET)
"They were written also for us who are to be accepted as righteous, who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from death." (GNB)
The written encouragement from the Throne Room of Grace that transcends time and space so that we may rejoice in Him who is our guarantor of our salvation. Not a superstition or a fable, but a covenant written by the very hand of God.
...that we might have an example of the way in which people may be accepted of God. It is recorded for our encouragement and imitation, to show that we may in a similar manner be accepted and saved. (Dr. Albert Barnes)
The mention of this circumstance has a much more extensive design than merely to honor Abraham. It is recorded as the model, according to which God will save both Jews and Gentiles: indeed there can be no other way of salvation; as all have sinned, all must either be saved by faith through Christ Jesus, or finally perish. If God, therefore, will our salvation, it must be by faith; and faith contemplates his promise, and his promise comprehends the Son of his love. (Dr. Adam Clarke)
For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope. (Romans 15:4 NET.)