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Tag Archives: Paul
The Christ, the Fall, and Echoes of Eden
It begins with the Fall and the introduction of death and corruption into the good world God has made. The ancient story is inscribed upon our hearts. Tempted by Satan, Adam and Eve partake of the forbidden fruit, plunge into … Continue reading
A Homily by Paul’s Opponents
In chapter 4 of his Epistle to the Romans, St Paul speaks at length about the patriarch Abraham and how his faith relates to the righteousing of Christians through faith in Jesus Christ. But this is not the first time … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, circumcision, Galatians, Judaizers, Louis Martyn, Paul, Romans, Teachers
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Ruminating Romans: Excluded Boasting
So what happens to boasting? It is ruled out! Through what sort of law? The law of works? No; through the law of faith! We calculate, you see, that a person is declared to be in the right on the … Continue reading
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Tagged boasting, gentile believers, justification, Paul, righteousness, Torah
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Ruminating Romans: Justification as Apocalyptic Liberation
But now apart from the law the righteousness of God (although it is attested by the law and the prophets) has been disclosed—namely, the righteousness of God through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, Douglas Campbell, faith of Christ, hilasterion, justification, Lapide, Louis Martyn, mercy seat, N. T. Wright, Paul, righteousness
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Ruminating Romans: Faithing in the Faith of Christ
Compare these Pauline verses. First, Romans 3:21-22: But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from law, although the law and the prophets bear witness to it, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, faith of Christ, Galatians, grace, justification, Louis Martyn, Paul, pistis christou
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Another Thought or Two on Justification and N. T. Wright
This afternoon I settled into my chair and read N. T. Wright’s essay “New Perspectives on Paul,” in Justification in Perspective. In light of this essay I had to go back and revise my article “Is Justification Forensic?” I hope … Continue reading
Ruminating Romans: Is Justification Forensic?
But now, quite apart from the law (though the law and the prophets bore witness to it), God’s covenant justice has been displayed. God’s covenant justice comes into operation through the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah, for the benefit of … Continue reading
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Tagged forensic, imputation, justification, N. T. Wright, Paul, righteousness
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Ruminating Romans: The Wrights and Wrongs of Justification
But now, quite apart from the law (though the law and the prophets bore witness to it), God’s covenant justice has been displayed. God’s covenant justice comes into operation through the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah, for the benefit of … Continue reading
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Tagged justification, Letter to the Romans, N. T. Wright, Paul, righteousness
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Eclectic Orthodoxy 