After eleven chapters of theology, Paul finally turns his pen to the
visible shape of grace. Romans 12:9-13 paints the portrait in twelve
quick brushstrokes — genuine love, recoiled-from evil, family
affection, outward honor, fervent zeal, patient hope, constant prayer,
shared resources, open doors. This study traces every line through
peshat, remez, drash, and sod.
The Apostle John says the commandment to love one another is
both old and new. Old, because it has been the heart of God’s
covenant from the beginning. New, because it has now been
embodied and made livable in Jesus Christ. In this study we
walk slowly through 1 John 2:7-14 — the Greek behind the text,
the historical setting, the Old Testament echoes, and the
quiet, costly invitation it still extends to us today.
