Romans 15:8-13 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers:… I. TO THE JEW. 1. The example of perfect righteousness. 2. The witness of the truth of God. 3. The Fulfiller of the Old Testament. II. TO THE GENTILE. 1. The personal manifestation of God's mercy. 2. The reconciler of Jew and Gentile in one brotherhood. 3. The Mediator of the New Covenant. III. TO ALL MANKIND. 1. The source of hope. 2. The Prince of joy and peace. 3. The dispenser of the Holy Ghost. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: |