A Simple Man’s Notes on Scripture

Part II: The Conduct of Humanity What, then, is the prerogative of the Jew, or what the benefit of circumcision? The Objector Throughout Romans, there is an objector present. He is in the front row, and he is not afraid to interrupt the apostle’s argument when he hears something troublesome. This objector questions Paul some nine or ten times throughout this epistle, and each time his mouth is shut by Paul’s answer. Yet do not assume that this objector is not present where no question is asked. Most often, Paul anticipates cross-examination, proposing questions and answering them before the objector can even begin (Rom. 3:27, 4:1, 8:31, etc.) Though the objector may be absent from the immediate discussion, he is looming – hanging on to Paul’s every word, likely even more carefully than you or I, seeking a slip-up. The objector is wrong. There is no doubt about it; the problem with the objector is that his position inherently argues from the negative. By arguing from the perspective of ...