0887. 868. “This” in Romans

868. “This” in Romans

1. “This Cause.” “For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections” (Rom_1:26). Sin the cause of judgment.

2. “This Time.” “To declare at this time, His righteousness” (Rom_3:26). Now is the season of grace to those who believe in Christ.

3. “This Blessedness.” “Cometh this blessedness,” etc. (Rom_4:9). Grace is the ground of justification, and is no respecter of persons.

4. “This Grace,” “Access by faith into this grace” (Rom_5:2). The grace which saves, gives the right to stand and commune.

5. “This Death” (Rom_7:24). Spiritual death is the worst of deaths.

6. “This Mystery” (Rom_11:25). God’s secrets revealed to God’s own.

7. “This Saying” (Rom_13:9). God’s summaries are terse and telling.

8. “This End” (Rom_14:9). Christ’s death was definite in purpose and practical in result.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH