The New Perspective on Paul

[Ioustinos]

Hi Folks!


Ok....so I have a question. Amongst biblical scholars and theologians there is an issue that is being debated which is this new perspective on Paul's writings. From what I have gathered scholars are debating Paul's teachings on justification. Supposedly new insights into Paul's historical context have some scholars holding a "new" view on Paul's teaching on works and justification. This new view of Paul seems to be in direct opposition of the classical reformed viewpoint on Paul's writings. One of the main topics seems to be whether or not Christ's active obedience is part of the righteousness imputed toward those whom God justifies. So......do any of my much wiser and more learned brothers/sisters have any information concerning this new perspective on Paul?


Pontificate away!


Blessings

Justin

 

[Cajun Huguenot]

I've read N.T. Wright's book on this subject, and I really need to read more. After reading it I said huh?

I've also read Shepherd's book and lots of the criticisms and I think they have blown everything way out of proportion. While reading the book some of what Shepherd said caused red flags to go up and made me cautious, but then I found he explained things and it was ok.

I don’t agree with him on a number of items, but he ain’t a heretic and there is no reason for the extreme items that have been written in response to him.

That’s all I can say, because I plan to study these guys and their ideas more so I can better understand what’s happening.

In Christ,
Kenith

 

[cygnusx1]

John Pipers book

Counted righteous in Christ​

John Piper​

IVP​

141 pages, £6.99, ISBN 0-85111-991-3​

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Is the best book I have seen on this subject......and YES , he does take someone to task for error.....


The book is warmly recommended, not only by me, but by such figures as John Frame, Wayne Grudem, Jim Packer, David Wells, R. C. Sproul, John Stott and Richard Gaffin.