Romans 9:12–13:
not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” (NIV)
it was said to her, “THE OLDER WILL SERVE THE YOUNGER.” Just as it is written, “JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED.” (NASB)
It was said [...]

Romans 9:9:
For this was how the promise was stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” (NIV)
For this is the word of promise: “AT THIS TIME I WILL COME, AND SARAH SHALL HAVE A SON.” (NASB)
For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and [...]

Romans 9:7–8:
Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” In other words, it is not the natural children who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham’s offspring.(NIV)
nor are they all [...]

This morning in Bible Fellowhip, I was fascinated by the question “Why do we not often discuss the Holy Spirit” or the “Forgotten Person of the Trinity.” One possible answer was that the Spirit is not mentioned as much. Another, possibly more interesting, answer is that the Spirit is less tangible (offered by Emily). Similarly, [...]