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When we arrive at chapter 12 we have reached the beginning of this letter’s Practical Application, covering chapters 12-16. Chapter 12 consists of three well-defined sections, the second of which readily divides itself into two parts. In the first of the three sections the apostle lovingly-note the word “brothers”-exhorts those whom he addresses to offer [...]

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Since chapter 10 closed with a description of Israel as disobedient and obstinate, it is not surprising that chapter 11 starts with the question, “Did God reject his people?” Did he in his wrath completely and irrevocably thrust Israel away from himself? Paul answers, “God did not reject his people whom he foreknew,” that is, [...]

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