Perspectives Old and New on Paul: The “Lutheran” Paul and His Critics (Biblia.com)

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Here, finally, is a much-needed review and analysis of the divergent interpretations of Paul. With a clear head and winsome sense of humor, Stephen Westerholm compares the traditional understanding of Paul to more recent readings, drawing on the writings of key figures in the debate both past and present. Westerholm first offers a detailed portrait of the “Lutheran” Paul, including the way such...

God’s eternal decree is this: “ ‘I will set before’ the sons of men ‘life and death, blessing and cursing’; and the soul that chooseth life shall live, as the soul that chooseth death shall die.” This is worthy of God. It is every way consistent with all the perfections of his nature. It gives us the noblest view both of his justice, mercy, and truth. To this agrees the whole scope of the Christian revelation, as well as all the parts thereof.… Thus our blessed Lord: “If any man thirst, let him come

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