Though claiming to be wise, they became fools

nor did he doubt God's promise out of a lack of faith. Instead, his faith became stronger and he gave glory to God,

But thank God that, though you were once slaves of sin, you became obedient from your hearts to that form of teaching with which you were entrusted!

Not only that, but Rebecca became pregnant by our ancestor Isaac.

This is necessary because you know the times it's already time for you to wake up from sleep, because our salvation is nearer now than when we became believers.

For I tell you that the Messiah became a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God's truth in order to confirm the promises given to our ancestors,