In the first two articles of this series, we examined Paul’s discourse on Israel in his letter to the church in Rome (dated around 56–57 AD). We’ve concluded that Paul …
Romans 9–11 (Part 2): They Are Not All Israel Who Are of Israel
Last week we established Israel’s uniqueness as the only people called “firstborn” among the nations in Scripture (Exodus 4:22). I’ve heard many rabbis observe: Being the chosen nation is not …
Romans 9–11 (Part 1): To Them Belong the Promises
As it pertains to Christian theology, the importance of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans has not been understated in church history. However, that has not prevented confusion over Paul’s defense …
My Favorite Bible Verse
We all have favorite Bible verses. The beauty of God’s Word is that it tells the complete redemptive story through His Son from Genesis to Revelation, and yet, there are …
