But, as Paul explained in Rom 1:18–32, humanity misread the evidence of God’s existence, power, and divinity, and “while claiming to be wise, they became fools” (Rom 1:22). 2:15 Paul expands on the thought of Jer 31:33; Wis 17:...
Having explained and marvelled at God’s abundant... 9:1-5 The Unbelief of Israel 9:1-5 The Unbelief of Israel Paul identifies himself with his own ethnic group, the Jews,... 9:6-13 God’s Choice of Particular People 9...
The event that separates them is called the Abomination of Desolation (which is explained further on). However, the Lord may have cut short the first 3½ years–ref Mk 13:20; Ro 9:28, and others. This will happen for the elect’s sake, which are Jews. If the Lord had not ...
10:14–22The warning against idolatry from1 Cor 10:7is now repeated (1 Cor 10:14) and explained in terms of the effect of sacrifices: all sacrifices, Christian (1 Cor 10:16–17), Jewish (1 Cor 10:18), or pagan (1 Cor 10:20), estab...