Tag Archives: righteousness

Ruminating Romans: Excluded Boasting

Posted on 28 August 2013 by Fr Aidan Kimel

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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Ruminating Romans: Justification as Apocalyptic Liberation

Posted on 26 August 2013 by Fr Aidan Kimel

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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Another Thought or Two on Justification and N. T. Wright

Posted on 20 August 2013 by Fr Aidan Kimel

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 →

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Ruminating Romans: Is Justification Forensic?

Posted on 18 August 2013 by Fr Aidan Kimel

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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Ruminating Romans: The Wrights and Wrongs of Justification

Posted on 11 August 2013 by Fr Aidan Kimel

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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Ruminating Romans: Have You Righteoused Today?

Posted on 6 August 2013 by Fr Aidan Kimel

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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Ruminating Romans: Wrighting the Divine Righteousness

Posted on 31 July 2013 by Fr Aidan Kimel

I am under obligation to barbarians as well as to Greeks, you see; both to the wise and to the foolish. That’s why I’m eager to announce the good news to you, too, in Rome. I’m not ashamed of the … Continue reading →

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Ruminating Romans: Rediscovering Rabbi Saul

Posted on 29 July 2013 by Fr Aidan Kimel

I am under obligation to barbarians as well as to Greeks, you see; both to the wise and to the foolish. That’s why I’m eager to announce the good news to you, too, in Rome. I’m not ashamed of the … Continue reading →

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