The Gospel Power That Saves Sinners (Romans 1) | Matthew Poole

Deep Dive into Matthew Poole’s Commentary on the Holy Bible, Volumes 1–3 by Matthew Poole - Romans 1Matthew Poole's commentary on the first chapter of Romans outlines the Apostle Paul's introduction to the Roman church, the core message of the gospel, and the universal sinfulness of humanity. The chapter begins with Paul establishing his divine calling as an apostle separated for the gospel of God. This gospel concerns Jesus Christ, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh but demonstrated to be the powerful Son of God through his resurrection. Paul praises the Roman believers because their faith is renowned throughout the world, and he expresses a deep, persistent desire to visit them to impart spiritual gifts and share mutual comfort. He views himself as a debtor to all nations, ready and eager to preach the gospel in Rome.The theological heart of the chapter asserts that Paul is not ashamed of the gospel, for it is God's powerful instrument for the salvation of everyone who believes. It reveals the righteousness of God, which is attained entirely through faith, as the scriptures declare that the just shall live by faith.The commentary then shifts to the revelation of God's wrath against human ungodliness. Poole explains that humanity is left without excuse because God's invisible attributes, such as his eternal power and divine nature, are clearly manifested through the created world. Despite this natural knowledge, people did not glorify God or show gratitude, but instead became vain in their reasoning and descended into idolatry, exchanging the glory of the incorruptible God for images of corruptible creatures. Consequently, God judicially gave them up to the lusts of their own hearts, resulting in rampant sexual immorality and unnatural affections. Ultimately, they were handed over to a reprobate mind, becoming filled with every kind of unrighteousness, malice, envy, and deceit. Even though they knew these actions deserved death according to God's righteous judgment, they not only continued in their sins but also applauded others who did the same.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730