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A Deep Dive Into the Heart of Romans With N. T. Wright

Oct 18, 2023

N. T. Wright delves into the complexity of Romans, focusing on chapter 8 which unveils key themes like salvation, Christology, and hope. He challenges traditional interpretations and explores the law's connection with Jesus and the spirit. The discussion also touches on Paul's view of the imminent return of Christ and the evolution of atonement views. Additionally, Wright shares candidly about his health struggles and upcoming projects.

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Romans 8 is a pivotal chapter in Christian theology, illuminating key aspects including God, Jesus, Spirit, salvation, and more.

N. T. Wright unpacks Romans 8, showcasing its significance in revealing God's plan for believers' vocation and purpose in the world.

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Exploring Romans 8 with Dr. N. T. Wright

Dr. N. T. Wright delves into the heart of Romans 8, explaining why he chose to focus on this chapter in his new book. He highlights the significance of Romans 8 as a central point in the letter, containing key theological aspects such as God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, justification, and more. Wright emphasizes the chapter's richness, complexity, and importance in understanding the broader context of Romans.

Introduction

3min

Unveiling the Richness of Romans 8

11min

The Law, Jesus, and Fulfillment

20min

Reframing Paul's View on the Imminent Return of Christ

2min

Evolution of Views on Atonement

6min

A Candid Account of Health Struggles and Resilience

2min

Upcoming Books and Children's Bible Project Discussion

3min

N. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world’s leading Bible scholars. He serves as the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews as well as Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. Wright is the award-winning author of many books, including Paul: A Biography, Simply Christian, and Surprised by Hope.

You can get everything from N. T. Wright at NTWrightonline.org.

Romans is often and for good reason considered a crux of Christian thought and theology, the greatest of Paul’s letters. And within Romans, chapter 8 is one of the most spectacular pieces of early Christian writing.

But to many readers, Romans can be a deceptively difficult book. Its scope and basic meaning may be clear, but it can be hard to see how it all fits together into a cohesive, if complex, doctrinal argument.

N. T. Wright—widely regarded as the most influential commentator and interpreter of Paul—deftly unpacks this dense and sometimes elusive letter, detailing Paul’s arguments and showing how it illuminates the Gospel from the promises to Abraham through the visions of Revelation. Wright takes a deep dive into Romans 8, showing how it illuminates so much else that God reveals in Scripture: God the Father, Christology, and the Spirit; Jesus’ Messiahship, cross, resurrection, and ascension; salvation, redemption, and adoption; suffering and glory; holiness and hope.

Into the Heart of Romans will help you become familiar with the book of Romans in a deeper way that will also deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Gospel itself.
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