Tag: N.T. Wright
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Paul in Three Words
Paul summarized in three words!? Generations of theologians have wrestled their brains out with Paul’s thought, and now we are able to summarize all of this in just three words? I don’t blame you if you are sceptical, but give N. T. Wright a chance: he thinks he can do it, even though it takes…
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The Power of Story: How Paul Quotes Deuteronomy 30 in Romans 10
Things I Am Learning from N.T. Wright’s Colossal Book on Paul, Part 2 In Romans 10, Paul contrasts works-based righteousness with righteousness based on faith, illustrating both by quoting a verse from the Torah. For righteousness based on works, he cites Leviticus 18:5 (ESV): You shall therefore keep my statutes and my rules; if a…
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The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Imperial Cult in the Roman Empire
Things I Am Learning from N. T. Wright’s Colossal Book on Paul, Part 1 I started reading Paul and the Faithfulness of God during the Christmas break and now, more than 10 months later, I am still at it. But I am learning a lot on the way, and this month I want to start sharing…