Where does Paul's explanation of the plan of salvation begin?
Paul's explanation of the plan of salvation begins in Romans chapter 3. This is where the whole plan of salvation from the pen of the Apostle Paul really has its beginning. It connects to the concept that by the keeping of the Law is no justification.
Les explains that the whole plan of salvation from the pen of the Apostle Paul really has its beginning in Romans chapter 3. He directs listeners back to that chapter and ties it to the same concept that by the keeping of the Law is no justification. Earlier in the context, he had emphasized that Christ became the curse under God, fulfilled all the curse of the Law, so that God could forgive, reconcile, and pardon every human being who simply believes. That sets the stage for Paul's explanation of salvation.
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?