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The Table Podcast

Roaming through Romans

Jan 23, 2024
Darrell Bock and N.T. Wright explore Paul's arguments in Romans and how Christians should live. They discuss their upbringing and passion for theology, their interest in classics, studying under George Caird, unity and reconciliation, manifesting reconciliation in churches, and concluding thoughts on Romans 8 and the church's theology.
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Quick takeaways

  • The corporate dimension of the Christian identity is crucial, emphasizing the coming together of Jew and Gentile as a sign of hope and new creation.
  • Jesus as Israel's Messiah fulfills the promises to Abraham and expands Israel to include the Gentiles, highlighting his role in summing up the people of God and their destiny.

Deep dives

The Power of Corporate Identity

The main idea is that the corporate dimension of the Christian identity is crucial. The New Testament emphasizes the coming together of Jew and Gentile, crossing cultural, ethnic, and social boundaries. This unity is a sign of hope and a small working model of new creation.

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