Category: New Perspective

Righteousness Terms and the New Perspective, part 3, Pauline Epistles (2), by Jeffery Smith

January 7, 2014

In part two of Righteous terms and the New Perspective we began to focus upon Paul’s usage of righteousness terms in is epistles, especially the book of Romans. In the last post we consider his use of the terms “righteousness, righteous” etc.. with reference to men under the headings of active righteousness and passive righteousness. … More Righteousness Terms and the New Perspective, part 3, Pauline Epistles (2), by Jeffery Smith

Righteousness Terms and the New Perspective Part Two, Pauline Epistles (1), by Jeffery Smith

January 3, 2014

The Use of Righteousness Terminology in the Pauline Epistles (1) We are particularly concerned here with Paul’s usage of righteousness language in his epistle to the Romans. This is the place where by far the most references are made to the righteousness of God. The righteousness or unrighteousness of men is also a major emphasis. … More Righteousness Terms and the New Perspective Part Two, Pauline Epistles (1), by Jeffery Smith

Righteousness Terms and the New Perspective, Part One: O.T., by Jeffery Smith

December 31, 2013

When I refer to “righteousness terminology” in the title of this post, and any following on this subject, I’m talking about those words which have the Greek root dik (the Greek words in this post are transliterated with English letters). The words “righteous”, (dikaios); “righteousness” (diakaiosune); “justify”, (dikaioo). Obviously, in Greek dikaioo, “justify”, is related … More Righteousness Terms and the New Perspective, Part One: O.T., by Jeffery Smith