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...
by admin | Sep 18, 2012 | Chapter 3, Romans, Section Two
Where, then, is boasting? Paul continued in Romans. It is excluded! By what principle (νόμου, a form of νόμος)? Of works (ἔργων, a form of ἔργον)? No, but by the principle (νόμου, a form of νόμος) of faith (πίστεως, a form of πίστις)! For1 we consider...
by admin | Sep 11, 2012 | Chapter 3, Romans, Section Two
I want to begin this essay with Psalm 143:8-12 (NET): May I hear about your loyal love (ḥeseḏ, חסדך,; Septuagint: ἔλεός) in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should go, because I long for you. Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord! I run to you for...
by admin | Aug 30, 2012 | Chapter 3, Romans, Section Two
O Lord, hear my prayer! David wrote. Pay attention to my plea for help! Because of your faithfulness and justice (Septuagint: δικαιοσύνη), answer me! Do not sit in judgment (Septuagint: κρίσιν, a form of κρίσις) on your servant, for no one alive is innocent...