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The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:28-29

The religion of the flesh exchanged for the religion of the spirit. It is difficult for us to understand all that was meant by this assertion. The apostle was a Hebrew of the Hebrews, and we know, from the general tenor of his writings, how highly he valued the religion in which he had been trained, and how warmly he was attached to the race from which he sprang. That those who remained Jews in faith, who gloried in having Abraham as their father, and who prized as their own peculiar... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:28-29

Heartfelt religion. Religion may be conceived of as external or internal. According to the former view, we regard the religious man as one who in the sight of others observes the ceremonies of religion, attends Divine service, and conforms to the outward ordinances of Scripture. According to the latter view, we think of the heart of the man as moved by inward impulses, affected by certain sentiments, forming religious resolves, and conscious of holy affections. I. A GENERAL MISTAKE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:28

For he is not a Jew ... - He who is merely descended from Abraham, and is circumcised, and externally conforms to the Law only, does not possess the true character, and manifest the true spirit, contemplated by the separation of the Jewish people. Their separation required much more.Neither is that circumcision ... - Neither does it meet the full design of the rite of circumcision, that it is externally performed. It contemplated much more; see Romans 2:29. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 2:28-29

Romans 2:28-29. For he is not a Jew In the most important sense, that is, one of God’s beloved people; or a true child of Abraham, to whom the promise belongs, and one that God will own for a true member of his church; who is one outwardly Only; or one of Abraham’s posterity, according to the flesh, and enjoys the outward privileges belonging to that relation. Neither is that circumcision The chief and true circumcision, acceptable to God; which is outward in the flesh Consists only... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 2:1-29

The Jewish world (2:1-29)Not only are pagan Gentiles under God’s condemnation, Jews are also. Jews find fault with their Gentile neighbours, yet they do the same things themselves (2:1). They know that God is just and that he punishes sin. Therefore, when they suffer no immediate punishment for their behaviour, they think that God approves of them and will not punish them. They do not realize that in his kindness and patience he is giving them time to repent (2-4).Those who increase their sin... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 2:28

outwardly . . . which is outward = in (Greek. en) outward (Greek. phaneros. App-106 .) guise. neither . Greek. oude. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 2:28

For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh: but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and the circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not is the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.In these two verses, the principle is stated both negatively (Romans 2:28) and positively (Romans 2:29) that the rite of circumcision is useless unless the moral values of the law, which were pledged and symbolized by that circumcision, are also... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:28

28. he is not a Jew which is one outwardly, c.—In other words, the name of "Jew" and the rite of "circumcision" were designed but as outward symbols of a separation from the irreligious and ungodly world unto holy devotedness in heart and life to the God of salvation. Where this is realized, the signs are full of significance but where it is not, they are worse than useless. Note, (1) It is a sad mark of depravity when all that is designed and fitted to melt only hardens the heart (Romans 2:4,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:17-29

2. The guilt of the Jews 2:17-29Even though the Jews had the advantages of the Mosaic Law and circumcision, their arrogance and fruitlessness offset these advantages. Divinely revealed religion is no substitute for trust and obedience toward God. Romans 2:17-29 are similar to Romans 1:18-32. In Romans 2:17-29, Paul showed that Jews are guilty before God just as he formerly proved all humanity guilty. In both sections he pointed out that man knew the truth but rejected it and consequently became... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:28-29

We now discover a second reason Paul chose to address his fellow Israelites as Jews in this section (Romans 2:17-29). Not only was "Jew" a title that non-Jews used to describe Israelites, but the word "Jew" comes from the name "Judah," which means "praise." Paul was saying the person who really praises God is not one who merely wears the label of circumcision but one who really obeys God. Such a person has a circumcised heart (cf. Deuteronomy 30:6; Jeremiah 4:4; Jeremiah 9:25-26; Ezekiel 44:9).... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:28-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:28-29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 2:28-29

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 2:1-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 2:28

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 2:28

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:28

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:17-29

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:28-29

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