We Apologize, but due to a denominational conference, this commentary was not submitted. Should the commentary be submitted, we will post it here immediately.
Paul has a weighty task on his hands. As a recovering Pharisee, he is wanting to ensure that a tenuous tension remains in play: (1) that the law is not meant to be followed for the Christian convert
“Being a true Israelite and true Christian.” Can we really believe what Paul says in Romans 9? He stacks up several phrases to persuade us he is telling the truth. He first contends he speaks the
There is something very intimate about suffering with others. When grief is shared, a connection is formed and the bond is often strong enough to overcome other significant differences such as culture
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