by admin | Feb 1, 2013 | Chapter 10, Romans, Section Two
For Moses writes about the righteousness that is by the law, Paul continued. “The one who does these things will live by them [Table]” [Table]. But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart [Table], ‘Who will ascend into heaven? [Table]’”...
by admin | Jan 26, 2013 | Chapter 10, Romans, Section Two
Brothers and sisters, Paul continued, my heart’s desire (εὐδοκία) and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation.1 This sounds to me like the justice Paul nagged the Lord about, something he would always pray and not lose heart2 over. But...
by admin | Jan 10, 2013 | Chapter 9, Romans, Section Two
What shall we say then? Paul continued, that the Gentiles who did not pursue (διώκοντα, a form of διώκω) righteousness (δικαιοσύνην, a form of δικαιοσύνη) obtained it (δικαιοσύνην, a form of δικαιοσύνη), that is, a righteousness (δικαιοσύνην, a form of δικαιοσύνη)...
by admin | Dec 27, 2012 | Chapter 9, Romans, Section Two
After the crescendo of faith and victory in Christ at the end of chapter eight, Paul’s abrupt admission at the beginning of chapter nine is disconcerting. I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit – I have...
by admin | Dec 11, 2012 | Chapter 8, Romans, Section Two
What then shall we say about these things? Paul continued. If God is for (ὑπὲρ) us, who can be against (καθ᾿, a form of κατά) us?1 It would be a mistake to think that Paul implied that no one is, or would be, against us. Jesus said, “Do not think that I have come...
by admin | Dec 7, 2012 | Chapter 8, Romans, Section Two
In the same way, Paul continued, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groaning (στεναγμοῖς, a form of στεναγμός).1 I think in the same way above referred back to 1) the...