3:8). Three inferences may be drawn from this assertion. (1) God has been faithful to fulfil the promises of old (4:13–25; 15:8). The term ‘gospel’, as Paul understands it, germinates from the soil of Isaiah (cf. 10:14–16 where Paul cites Isa. 52:7) where the verb form is associated with announcing the good news that God has come (Isa. 40:9), reigns (Isa. 52:7) and brings liberation (Isa. 61:1), and that the nations will proclaim the praise of the Lord (Isa. 60:6). (2) The Scriptures are read correctly
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