The Deconstructionists

Ep 45 - NT Wright ”The Day The Revolution Began...”

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May 26, 2017
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N. T. Wright
Renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright, former Bishop of Durham, shares his insights into the complexities of Christian theology. He dives into the concept of critical realism and how it helps us understand the historical context of Jesus. Wright reframes sin as idolatry, discusses the expectations surrounding Jesus as the crucified Messiah, and critiques traditional atonement views. He emphasizes the transformative nature of forgiveness as a new creation and connects biblical themes to modern economic realities, inviting fresh interpretations and deeper understanding.
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Idolatry Is The Root Problem

  • Paul locates the root problem as idolatry (ungodliness), not merely individual moral failures.
  • Sin is what happens when humans stop being true image-bearers of God due to misplaced worship.
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Historical Method: Critical Realism

  • Critical realism means gathering evidence, forming hypotheses, and accepting degrees of near-certainty in history.
  • Wright argues we can know core facts about Jesus without mathematical proof, using historical methods.
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Jesus Reframed Danielic Expectations

  • Many Second Temple Jews expected a Danielic end to exile and a world-changing figure from Judea.
  • Jesus announced "the time is fulfilled," reframing exile-rescue expectations and surprising followers with a crucified Messiah.
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