Why Would Paul's Assertion That Salvation Was Available to Gentiles

question 10

Essay

Why would Paul's assertion that salvation was available to gentiles seem counterintuitive to Jews of his day? How did he justify the inclusion of gentiles in his mission?

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Definitions:

Increasing-Cost Industry

An industry where production costs increase as the industry's output increases, often due to resource limitations or other scaling challenges.

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the normal return on investment, calculated by subtracting both explicit and implicit costs from total revenues.

Industry Expansion

The process of a sector growing in size, output, or number of entities, often due to increased demand or technological advancements.

Normal Profits

The level of profit necessary to cover the costs of the inputs owned by the firm, acting as the minimum earnings to keep the firm in business.