OnScript Nijay Gupta – The Affections of Christ Jesus
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Mar 20, 2025 The podcast dives deep into the concept of love in Paul's theology, critiquing its modern usage and emphasizing its self-giving nature. Personal anecdotes and reflections on early musical influences add a fun twist. The discussion also tackles the complexities of Pauline authorship and the distinctions between different types of love. Humor and casual banter about snacks and sports lighten the mood, while a profound exploration of emotions in biblical texts calls for a deeper understanding of love's role in faith.
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Faith and Love
- Paul frequently pairs faith and love, emphasizing their combined importance.
- This pairing appears in various letters, including 1 Thessalonians, Romans, Colossians, and Philemon.
Overlooked Love
- Surprisingly, there hasn't been a dedicated book on Paul's theology of love in over a century.
- Despite love's prominence, it's been neglected in Pauline scholarship, unlike justification or apocalyptic themes.
Love's Capacity
- The word "love" is used broadly, encompassing both trivial and profound affections.
- We love family deeply, but we can also "love" less significant things like food or TV shows.
