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Ask NT Wright Anything

#124 - Medieval questions and the subject of Galatians

Jun 30, 2022
This podcast features a video study course on Galatians by NT Wright, exploring the questions addressed in Scripture and the challenge of misinterpretation. It discusses the historical context of Galatians and Martin Luther's interpretation, emphasizes the clash between Jesus, Paul, and their opponents regarding God's kingdom, and explores the theme of the present evil age and the age to come. It also delves into Paul's understanding of two ages, God's rescue of Israel, and the problem of sin.
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  • The clash in Galatians revolved around how God's kingdom would come on earth as in heaven.
  • Paul reframes Galatians within the story of the Jewish people, highlighting the clash between the present age and the age to come.

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Understanding the Two Ages

Paul emphasizes the two ages: the present evil age and the age to come. The Jews of the first century, including Paul, believed that the present evil age would be overcome by a new Exodus that would usher in the time of new creation. The clash between Jesus, Paul, and their opponents in Galatians centered around how God's kingdom would come on earth as in heaven.

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