1 Paul writes this letter in the character of a slave. This shows that
the epistle deals with service. He adds the title apostle, to give
weight to his injunctions.
2 Eonian life, usually called "everlasting" life, is here put, as is
usual in Paul's epistles, as a future expectation, God promised i... [ Continue Reading ]
14 The ransom of Christ has a present power. Lawlessness is that basic
conception of sin in which it is viewed as a departure from the normal
and natural course of things. The ransom Of Christ will eventually
restore us into that ideal condition which conformity to the laws of
the universe produces.... [ Continue Reading ]