After the dismal failures of Israel during the time of the judges, the restoration began with the birth of a son to a barren woman.
In the previous section, Paul asserted that no one can be right before God by observing the law but rather through faith in Christ. ...
After relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message – Stand Firm!
The people could draw near to God only after the blood of the covenant was shed.
