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New Testament

New Testament. BCM 103 Dr. Dave Mathewson Gordon College/Denver Seminary. Paul’s Argument. Diagnosis – all humanity (Gentile and Jew) stand condemned under sin (1.17-3.20). Both have disobeyed the “law.” Romans 6:1ff –possible objection, if by grace shall we not keep on sinning?

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New Testament

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  1. New Testament BCM 103Dr. Dave MathewsonGordon College/Denver Seminary

  2. Paul’s Argument • Diagnosis – all humanity (Gentile and Jew) stand condemned under sin (1.17-3.20). Both have disobeyed the “law.” • Romans 6:1ff –possible objection, if by grace shall we not keep on sinning? • Faith must move to new life • Good works do manifest that one is of the people of God

  3. Paul’s Argument • Prognosis – God has acted to address this problem through a righteousness that come through faith in Jesus Christ (3.20ff) • New perspective: old-Jews, new-Gentiles • Paul’s use of law=OT Law of Moses, no longer plays a role for standing before God • Sin is what we are in bondage to

  4. Theological terms • Propitiation: averts and turns away God’s wrath • Septuagint (LXX) uses the same word for “propitiation” for “mercy seat” • Now just not to make sinners righteous • How can make these righteous but still himself be just and righteous?—not a waving of the requirements, not lowering standards they are met in Christ

  5. A Day in Court! • Background of Justification: the law court/legal; God as the judge of the world • Meaning: to declare someone in a right relationship; innocent or wrongdoing; vindicated

  6. The Eschatological Tension in Paul • The “Already:” who we are in Christ • Romans 6:1-10 • The “Not Yet:” what we have yet to become in Christ • Romans 6:11-23

  7. Old Person, New Person In Adam Sin Death Law In Christ Righteousness Life H.S.

  8. Other Tensions • Indicative (already): who we are in Christ • Imperative (not yet): what we have yet to become in Christ

  9. A Letter to a Church in Corinth

  10. City of Corinth • Location • Greece: two parts: Macedonia/Achaia • City of Corinth: best and worst of Greco-Roman culture • Known for wealth, prosperous • Morally: known for sexual morality, cultic

  11. 1 Corinthians • How many letters did Paul write to Corinth? 1st=2nd; 2nd=4th • 1 Cor 5.9 –refers to letter before our 1 Cor. • The severe letter of 2 Corinthians

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