Biyaya, Kabaligtaran Ng Biyaya?

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Ni Zane Hodges, hinalaw mula sa artikulo na unang nilathala sa Autumn 1991 edisyon ng Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society Isa sa pinkahuling natalang mga salita ng Panginoong Jesu-Kristo ay ang sumusunod: Narito, ako’y madaling pumaparito; at ang aking ganting-pala ay nasa akin, upang bigyan ng kagantihan ang bawa’t isa ayon sa kaniyang gawa
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Romans 13: A Concise Commentary

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From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) By Zane Hodges Obeying those in authority (13:1-7) 13:1. Paul begins by making clear that he conceives of no exceptions to what he is now saying (every person). The subjection enjoined here is based on the simple fact that there is no authority if it is not
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The Overcomer

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By Zane Hodges “And he who overcomes, and keeps My works to the end, to him I will give power over the nations-‘He shall rule them with a rod of iron; They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’—as I also have receive from My Father” (Rev 2:26-27). The overcomer,” says Jesus, “will
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Romans 12: A Concise Commentary

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From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) By Zane Hodges Introduction: The Call to Be a Living Sacrifice (12:1-2) 12:1. Paul has now reached the point where the practical implications of his theology can be spelled out as they relate to personal behavior. He appeals to the believing readers (I exhort you therefore, brothers)
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Romans 11: A Concise Commentary

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From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) By Zane Hodges National Israel has been blinded (11:1-10) 11:1. Paul asks whether God is through with Israel: God hasn’t cast away His people, has He? And Paul emphatically denies it: Far from it! This question is relevant even today. Over the centuries of Christian history, right
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Romans 10: A Concise Commentary

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By Zane Hodges From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) Israel’s Need for Righteousness (10:1-4) 10:1. Though it is true that Israel is under God’s wrath, Paul strongly affirms that his desires for Israel are positive. The desire of his heart, as well as his prayer to God, is that their spiritual situation might
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Romans 9: A Concise Commentary

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From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) By Zane Hodges Introduction: Paul’s Grief for Israel (9:1-5) 9:1-2. Paul strongly asserts that he is telling the truth about his concern for the spiritual state of Israel. He forcefully adds, I am not lying, and my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit. Paul’s
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Romans 8: A Concise Commentary

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From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) By Zane Hodges The Spiritual Resurrection of our Mortal Body (8:1-13) 8:1. The statement of this verse succinctly expresses the core of Christian victory. In referring to the issue of servitude to sin (katakrima), Paul has reference to the problem discussed in the previous chapter and in
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Romans 7: A Concise Commentary

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From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) By Zane Hodges Our relationship to the law has ended (7:1-6) 7:1. Paul is now addressing those who know the law, in particular, Jewish believers and Gentiles who may have been connected with the synagogues before coming to faith in Christ. The law only has authority over
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