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- In Romans 9:3, Paul's profound love for his people is evident as he expresses his willingness to be "cut off from Christ" if it could somehow have brought salvation to the Jews. This was a figure of speech known as hyperbole, an exaggeration for emphasis, but it underscores the apostle's deep affection for his people.
- Elsewhere, Paul contends that no one, speaking by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, could declare Jesus "accursed" (1 Cor. 12:3). The meaning of "accursed" here may be -- "deserving of death." This may reflect a charge being made about Christ by some at that time.
- Those who mingle the gospel of Christ with false doctrines will be eternally cut off from communion with God -- if they continue in such a godless course (Gal. 1:8-9).
- Anyone who refuses to "love the Lord" is destined to be banished from God's presence, hence devoted to destruction (1 Cor. 16:22). To love him in the fullest sense is to submit to his will to secure salvation (Jn. 14:15).
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