by admin | Oct 4, 2012 | Chapter 4, Romans, Section Two
Against hope (ἐλπίδα, a form of ἐλπίς) Abraham believed (ἐπίστευσεν, a form of πιστεύω) in hope (ἐλπίδι, another form of ἐλπίς),1 Paul continued. At ninety-nine-years old Abraham had plenty of empirical proof that his wife Sarah could not have a child. He had no...
by admin | Sep 28, 2012 | Chapter 4, Romans, Section Two
For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants [See Addendum below] that he would inherit the world1 was not fulfilled through the law,2 Paul continued. In one sense this was absurdly obvious. God’s law didn’t even exist yet. The law that came four hundred thirty...
by admin | Sep 27, 2012 | Chapter 4, Romans, Section Two
Is this blessedness then for the circumcision or also for the uncircumcision?1 Paul asked. This blessedness was a three-part blessedness as follows: 1 Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, Romans 4:7a (NET) 2 and whose sins are covered; Romans 4:7b...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Chapter 4, Romans, Section Two
What then shall we say that Abraham, our ancestor1 according to the flesh, has discovered regarding this matter? Paul continued. For if Abraham was declared righteous (ἐδικαιώθη, a form of δικαιόω) by the works (ἔργων, a form of ἔργον) of the law,2 he has something...