Bob Flynn's Blog

Romans 4:22 - Righteousness Imputed

blog@cmfhq.org — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

His faith was so implicit, and so unwavering, that it was a demonstration that he was the firm friend of God. He was tried, and he had such confidence in God that he showed that he was supremely attached to him, and would obey and serve him. This was reckoned as a full proof of friendship; and he was recognized and treated as righteous; that is, as the friend of God. (Dr. Albert Barnes)

Romans 4:21 - fully persuaded

blog@cmfhq.org — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

And being fully persuaded - πληροφορηθεις, his measure: his soul was full of confidence, that the truth of God bound him to fulfill his promise and his power enabled him to do it. (Dr. Adam Clarke)

Romans 4:20 - Don't Waver

blog@cmfhq.org — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Giving honor to God by the firmness with which he believed his promises. His conduct was Such as to honor God; that is, to show Abraham’s conviction that he was worthy of implicit confidence and trust. In this way all who believe in the promises of God do honor to him. They bear testimony to him that he is worthy of confidence. They become so many witnesses in his favor; and furnish to their fellow-men evidence that God has a claim on the credence and trust of mankind. (Dr. Albert Barnes)

Deception

blog@cmfhq.org — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show, and profess it. They may impose upon others, yet they deceive themselves if they think to impose upon God, who knows their hearts as well as actions; and as he cannot be deceived, so he will not be mocked. Our present time is seed time; in the other world we shall reap as we sow now. As there are two sorts of sowing, one to the flesh, and the other to the Spirit, so will the reckoning be hereafter. Those who live a carnal, sensual life, must expect no other fruit from such a course than misery and ruin. But those who, under the guidance and influences of the Holy Spirit, live a life of faith in Christ, and abound in Christian graces, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. We are all very apt to tire in duty, particularly in doing good. This we should carefully watch and guard against. Only to perseverance i

Romans 4:19 - against the tide

blog@cmfhq.org — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Oh we of little faith stumbling ever in the dire straights of the day,
walking forlorn amongst the shadows of doubt with chin and chest in union stay,
Never seeing the light of life that shines down from above,
feeling not the warmth of being wrapped in the Savior's love. (Bob Flynn)

Romans 4:18 - Against Hope

blog@cmfhq.org — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:14:00 GMT

A description of true faith wholly resting in the power of God, and his good will, set forth in the example of Abraham. (Geneva Bible Translation Notes)

Romans 4:17 - Belief or Unbelief

blog@cmfhq.org — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:03:00 GMT

We oftentimes believe but are we convinced?

Romans 4:16 - Justified by Faith

blog@cmfhq.org — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:23:00 GMT

The conclusion of this argument: the salvation and justification of the posterity of Abraham (that is, of the Church which is composed of all believers) proceeds from faith which lays hold on the promise made to Abraham, and which promise Abraham himself first of all laid hold on. (Geneva Bible Translation Notes)

Romans 4:15 - Crime and Punishment

blog@cmfhq.org — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:17:00 GMT

"A reason of the first confirmation, why the promise cannot be apprehended by the law: because the law does not reconcile God and us, but rather proclaims his anger against us, because no man can fully keep it." (Geneva Bible Translation Notes)