Romans 2:4 - exegetical dialog (original) (raw)
2024, self-published
The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts and counter texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians. Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Commentary by Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur John Calvin said
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