ANALYSIS.

The object of the apostle, in the preceding comparison and contrast of the two methods of justification, Avas to show that the gospel method was from its nature adapted to all men ; and that, if suited to all, it should be preached to all. In v. 11 the quotation from the Old Testa- ment proves two points. 1. That faith is the condition of acceptance, and, 2. That it matters not whether the individual be a Jew or Gentile, if lie only believes. For there is really no difference, as to that point, between the two classes ; God is equally gracious to both, as is proved by the express declarations of Scripture, vs. 12, 13. If then the method of salvation be thus adapted to all, and God is equally the God of the Gentiles and of the Jews, then, to accomplish his purpose, the gospel must be preached to all men, because faith cometh by hearing, vs. 14 — 17. Both the fact of the extension of the gospel to the Gentiles, and the dis- obedience of the great part of the Jews, were clearly predicted in the writings of the Old Testament, vs. 18 — 21.