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Oct 19, 2017 · In Rom 1:18–32 Paul argued humans have lost some of their rationality when they reject the clear revelation of God existence and attributes. No he is able to say to those who are “in Christ” that they can think reasonably and sensibly, but the outcome of that sensible thinking his service to others.
- Book Review: Ben Witherington Iii, New Testament Theology and Ethics, Volumes 1 and 2
Witherington calls Paul a “paradigm setter,” but he wants to...
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- Book Review: Ben Witherington Iii, New Testament Theology and Ethics, Volumes 1 and 2
Apr 12, 2019 · Paul’s argument is not based on fantasy or fairy tales, rather it is grounded in rationality and actual evidence. Furthermore, Paul did not articulate his beliefs through secrecy or mystery, rather, he has brought his ideas to the public and faced much criticism.
Oct 2, 2020 · Paul in his proclamation to the Athenians used his knowledge of Greek philosophy and literature as a way to connect with his hearers and grab their attention. While Paul acknowledged there were shadows of truths found in human philosophy, the full Light of Truth was found in Jesus Christ who reveals to us the Divine and in whom is found the ...
Apr 13, 2015 · Paul says that he is being rational and truthful in what he is saying, but Festus doesn’t believe him. So, what can we learn from Paul’s defense? Paul was trying to teach people about something that he believed was important.
Human beings worshiped “the likeness of the image of corruptible humanity.” The wordiness of the phrase is a rhetorical move called pleonasm, which multiplies words to “enrich the thought.” Here, Paul is communicating just how far human beings had moved from the worship of the incorruptible God.
Even if it is not certain at the moment whether Paul seriously takes into account the sinfulness of humanity and its origin with respect to Adam’s fall, it is unequivocal that he expounds some aspects of the human condition in view of Adam’s sin in Romans.
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Mar 15, 2007 · Their heart is evil, and their evil hearts disorder their rational powers and make them morally incapable of reasoning rightly about Jesus. This is what Paul said in Ephesians 4:18 about fallen man in general: “They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their ...
