I say then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. Truth to Learn We are to preach the gospel to everyone, whether they will believe or not. Behind the Words You will notice...
Romans 9:14 – The Righteous Choice
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Absolutely not! Truth to Learn God’s choosing of some to be saved is totally right. Behind the Words Paul asks the question, “Is there unrighteousness with God?” However, the Greek text says “Is there not unrighteousness with God?” In...
Romans 6:2 – Sin? No Way!
Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Truth to Learn Our lives should no longer be characterized by sinfulness. Behind the Words “Certainly not!” is a familiar expression with Paul. It is translated from the Greek words mē genoito. Mē is a particle...
Romans 3:31 – Not Useless, Set Firm
Do we then make the law void through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law. Truth to Learn Living by faith upholds the law, it doesn’t destroy it. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “we make … void” is a form of the verb katargeō....
Romans 3:6 – Righteous Judge
Certainly not! For then how will God judge the world? Truth to Learn Our righteous God will one day judge everyone. Behind the Words “Certainly not!” is from the Greek words mē genoito, which we explained in verse four. However, what we didn’t mention there is that this is...
Romans 3:4 – God is True
Certainly not! But let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: "That you should be justified in your words, and you may prevail when you are judged." Truth to Learn God is true and always does what is right. Behind the Words “Certainly not!”...
Romans 11:1 – We Preach, He Enlightens
Romans 11:1 - We Preach, He Enlightens I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. Truth to Learn We are to preach the gospel to everyone, whether they will believe or...