Romans 3:2 Much every way: first of all, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.

'Much every way' -'A great deal, from every point of view' (Gspd).. more detailed list of advantages is given in Romans 9:4 ff.

'First of all' -Paul considers as first importance, the fact that the Jewish nation was chosen to be the custodian of the 'utterances of God'.

'To have the revelation of God's will and purpose committed to them was. high honor indeed. But if it was. high honor, it carried with it. GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. If they proved unfaithful to such. trust, their case was worse than that of the Gentiles.' (Acts 7:53 'you who received the law as ordained by angels, and yet did not keep it').

'Oracles' -3051. logion log'-ee-on; neuter of 3052; an utterance (of God): -oracle.

A strong case is presented for the 'inspiration' of the O.T. For what 'advantage' would the Jew of had if the O.T. was merely. collection of myths, fables and camp-fire stories?

The Jew always wanted to talk about 'advantages', how God had set them apart, but he forgot that such advantages brought. great responsibility to obey God. The same is true with Christians! (Hebrews 2:1). For every generation of Christians is 'entrusted' with the truth (1 Timothy 1:11; 1 Timothy 6:20 'O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you...').

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