_CRITICAL NOTES_
Romans 4:1.—Alford, following Meyer, says κατὰ σάρκα is in
contrast to κατὰ πνεῦμα, and refers to that part of our
being from which spring works in contrast with that which is the
exercise of faith. κατὰ σάρκα in respect to efforts by
one’s own natural powers, or efforts made in on... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_
Romans 4:18.—Against hope as man; but upon hope in God (Severian).
Romans 4:19.—In this passage Abraham is represented as placed
between two opposite forces—that of sight and that of faith. The
look of faith fixed on the promises prevented every look cast on the
external circumsta... [ Continue Reading ]