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Michael Gorman – Romans in Pastoral and Theological Perspectives

May 12, 2022
Renowned Pauline scholar, Michael Gorman, discusses his new commentary on Romans for pastors and students. They explore the depth of Paul's theology, the concept of righteousness of God, and interpret Paul's statement about salvation of Israel. They also engage in banter, share advice for theology students, and discuss the challenge of building community.
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  • Romans emphasizes building strong, peaceable communities that reflect the future kingdom of God.
  • The righteousness of God in Romans encompasses God's plan to bring all people out of sin and participate in God's restorative work.

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Interpreting Romans for Community Formation

Paul's letter to the Romans emphasizes the importance of community formation and transformation rather than individual faith. It calls for the church to be an alternative and new way of being human, reflecting the future kingdom of God. Living out the gospel entails being a peaceable community, bearing one another's differences, and engaging in reconciling work. Romans 14 highlights the need for justice, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. The letter invites the church to be instruments in God's hands, working towards righteousness and participating in God's saving activity. Romans challenges believers to build strong communities amidst the forces that may push against it in the modern era.

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