by admin | Aug 24, 2012 | Chapter 3, Romans, Section Two
But if our (ἡμῶν) unrighteousness demonstrates (συνίστησιν, a form of συνιστάω) the righteousness of God, Paul continued, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is he? (I am speaking in human terms.)1 This is similar, though not identical,...
by admin | Aug 20, 2012 | Chapter 3, Romans, Section Two
Therefore what advantage (περισσὸν, a form of περισσός) does the Jew have,1 Paul asked. The word translated advantage (περισσὸν) is also found in Jesus’ saying, I have come so that they may have life, and may have it abundantly (περισσὸν, a form of περισσός).2 Paul...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | Chapter 2, Romans, Section Two
For circumcision has its value (ὠφελεῖ, a form of ὠφελέω) if you practice (πράσσῃς, a form of πράσσω) the law (νόμον, a form of νόμος), but if you break (παραβάτης) the law (νόμου, another form of νόμος), your circumcision has become uncircumcision.1 I began here in...
by admin | Aug 11, 2012 | Chapter 2, Romans, Section Two
Paul continued to describe the difference between those who hear (ἀκροαταὶ, a form of ἀκροατής) and those who do (ποιηταὶ, a form of ποιητής) the law. For circumcision has its value (ὠφελεῖ, a form of ὠφελέω) if you practice (πράσσῃς, a form of πράσσω) the law...
by admin | Aug 9, 2012 | Chapter 2, Romans, Section Two
Paul turned his attention specifically to the Jews among the readers of his letter to believers in Rome. But if1 you call (ἐπονομάζῃ, a form of ἐπονομάζω) yourself a Jew (Ἰουδαῖος) and rely (ἐπαναπαύῃ, a form of ἐπαναπαύω) on the law2 (νόμῳ, a form of νόμος) and...
by admin | Aug 8, 2012 | Chapter 2, Romans, Section Two
The warning Paul gave those with stubborn and unrepentant hearts breaks quite naturally into two columns. He will reward each one according to his works: Romans 2:6 (NET) …eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality…...