“(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)”
The gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures. Paul immediately roots the gospel in Scripture, establishing that it is not a novel invention but the fulfillment of God's ancient promises. The gospel is not merely an announcement but the accomplishment of what the Old Testament prophets foretold. This hermeneutical move anchors Christian proclamation in the continuous narrative of divine redemption, from Abraham through the prophets to Jesus Christ.
Church Fathers on Romans 1:2
Moses having written five books, has nowhere put his own name to them, neither have they who after him put together the history of events after him, no nor yet has Matthew, nor John, nor Mark, nor Luke; but the blessed Paul everywhere in his Epistles sets his own name. Now why was this? Because they were writing to people, who were present, and it had been superfluous to show themselves when they were present. But this man sent his writings from afar and in the form of a…
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