Acts 28,28 — Why?

The Isaian citation, used by Paul to describe his encounter with certain Jews in Rome, does not stand alone: it leads to a conclusion, a conclusion which is an imperative and an assurance. What is commanded is a knowledge of the plan of God already in motion, a plan to offer salvation to Jews and Ge...

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Main Author: Kilgallen, John J. 1934-2019 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters 2009
In: Biblica
Year: 2009, Volume: 90, Issue: 2, Pages: 176-187
Further subjects:B Salvation
B Repentance
B Acts 28,28
B plan of God
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Summary:The Isaian citation, used by Paul to describe his encounter with certain Jews in Rome, does not stand alone: it leads to a conclusion, a conclusion which is an imperative and an assurance. What is commanded is a knowledge of the plan of God already in motion, a plan to offer salvation to Jews and Gentiles. As information for Jews of Rome, this final word of Paul is best understood as a motive for repentance; knowledge of the divine plan of God, which will succeed (28b), serves as an encouragement to Roman Jews to «turn and be healed by Me».
ISSN:2385-2062
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblica