Romans 4:2

The previous posts have detailed the firestorm set off by E. P. Sanders’book Paul and Palestinian Judaism. It forever changed the traditional view of first-century Judaism and with it the modern view of Paul. Since Luther, it had become common to understand first-century Judaism as a form of legalism, a religion that prescribed works to heal the enmity between God and man. Sanders denied such a view, arguing that Judaism was, in fact, a religion of grace much like Paul’s. Therefore, Paul, in ……

By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo Oxford Dictionary defines bragging or boasting as excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities. Boasting is pa……

By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo Oxford Dictionary defines bragging or boasting as excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities. Boasting is pa……

What does it take to live a righteous life? Many believe our righteousness strictly depends on how we behave. That way of thinking, however, just puts the cart…

What does it take to live a righteous life? Many believe our righteousness strictly depends on how we behave. That way of thinking, however, just puts the cart…