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 …
Why God Will Never Divorce Israel, Part 2
While we explored God’s faithfulness to Israel and possible objections to the concept last week, we prepared to discuss how Jeremiah 3:8 affects their relationship. In this verse, the Lord …
Why God Will Never Divorce Israel, Part 1
A defense of why God will never divorce Israel becomes imperative precisely because some claim that God divorced Old Testament Israel and married the New Testament church. Obviously, this view …
The Sanctity of God’s Name
There is an inseparable link between one’s name and one’s reputation. That is an ancient concept found in the wisdom literature of the Bible. Proverbs 22:1 says that “a good …
