Rom 15:8-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rom 15:8-9: 15:8-9 Through Christ , God made it possible for Jews and Gentiles to join together to give glory to him in the new covenant people of God (see chs 9–11 ). The issue of Jewish–Gentile relationships was fundamental to the dispute in the Roman church (14:1

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‏ Romans 15:8-9

Summary for Rom 15:8-9: 15:8-9 ^a Through Christ, God made it possible for Jews and Gentiles to join together to give glory to him in the new covenant people of God (see chs 9–11 ^b). The issue of Jewish–Gentile relationships was fundamental to the dispute in the Roman church (14:1–15:7 ^c).
Summary for Rom 15:9-12: 15:9-12 ^d These quotations from the Old Testament all emphasize God’s promise that Gentiles would join with Jews in praising God. Gentiles are now full members of God’s people.