Tag: Pauline Theology
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Romans 5:18–19: Does “All” Really Mean All? A Greek Look at the Passage.
“Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.” ESV And here is a supporting statement from 1…
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Children of God – Part 1: Paul’s Adoption Language and Creational Sonship

The Apostle Paul’s use of “adoption” language has often been interpreted as implying that human beings become God’s children only after conversion. Yet a careful reading of Paul’s letters reveals a different picture. For Paul, adoption does not create sonship out of nothing; rather, it restores, formalizes, and glorifies a relationship that already exists by…
