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The Jewish Context of Paul's Gentile Mission

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  • James C. Miller

This article draws from evidence in the letter to the Romans and argues that the apostleship of Paul consisted in bringing the believing Gentiles into unity with the Jewish believers, as one people united in praise to God. This meant that the nature of his apostleship necessitated working with Jews whenever possible. This understanding of Paul's calling demands a rethinking of what it means to call Paul "apostle to the Gentiles."

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The Deliverer from Zion: The Source(s) and Function of Paul's Citation in Romans 11:26-27

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  • Christopher R. Bruno

This article concerns itself with Romans 11:26-27. It is argued here that Paul’s Old Testament citation in this passage includes Isaiah 2:3, Isaiah 27:9, Isaiah 59:20-21. The article argues that for Paul, the first advent of Christ inaugurates the fulfillment of these promises from Isaiah. The salvation of "all Israel" is not an exclusively future reality.

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The Eschatological Interdependence of Jews and Gentiles in Galatians

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  • John W. Taylor

Three key passages in Galatians are considered to demonstrate the interdependence of Jews and Gentiles who share together in the blessings found in Christ: Galatians 3:13-14, 25-26, and Galatians 4:4-7.

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"The Root" in Paul's Olive Tree Metaphor (Romans 11:16-24)

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  • Svetlana Khobnya

How are the Gentiles included in Israel, the Old Testament people of God? Paul in Romans 11:16-24 uses the metaphor of an olive tree with a root to explain this relationship. This article looks at how this metaphor fits into Paul's whole argument of the restoration of Israel in Romans.

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Romans 2:12-16 – Paul, the Law, Jews, and Gentiles: A Contextual and Exegetical Reading

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  • Jeffrey S. Lamp

Romans 2:12-16 raises important questions. What is the relationship of the Law to the Gentiles? Does Romans 2 teach that there is a “natural law” that is a Gentile equivalent to the Law of Moses? Has this text anything to say about conscience? Is it possible for Gentiles to receive salvation through obedience to this natural law? Is Paul’s argument in Romans 2:12-16 a contradiction to what he wrote in Romans 3:9 and 20?

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Gentiles and the Ministry of Jesus: Further Observations on Matt 10:5-6; 15:21-28

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  • J. Julius Scott

How did Jesus relate to the Gentiles and what was their role in his ministry? Was Jesus' ministry confined to the Jews? Matthew 10:5-6 and Matthew 15:21-28 are considered to give insight on these aspects of Jesus' ministry.

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Paul's Apostolic Self-Consciousness at Athens

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  • Edward Fudge

This article deals with the speech of the apostle Paul at Athens, recorded in Acts 17. The author focuses on Paul's self-consciousness as an apostle sent by Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, and notes Paul's use of Isaiah 42:5

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Gentiles and the People of God: A Study of Apostolic Hermeneutics and Theology in Acts 15

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  • Walter C. Kaiser Jr

This paper studies the use of Amos 9 in Acts 15. The significance of Gentiles being included in the people of God is reflected upon. He further notes the difference in approach between a dispensational and covenantal reading of the text and its implications for the relationship between Israel and the church.

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God Shows no Partiality In Jesus Christ the Covenant Extends to All Peoples

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  • Riemer A. Faber

This article looks at the impartiality of God (favoritism) and the spreading of the gospel to the gentiles. The author discusses Acts 10 and Romans 2:11.

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Matthew 20:18-19 – Pentecost: To the Gentiles!

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Matthew 20:18-19 is about the gospel going out to the gentiles, the death of Christ and Pentecost.

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Pentecost and Missions: Some Second Thoughts

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

This article is about the way God reached out to the nations after Pentecost. At first his focus was still on the Jews, but later on in the book of Acts we see his intention to make also the Gentiles his people. God has always been a missionary God.

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