Paulos,
I wanted to mention this because I know Wright makes a point about this, and I am wondering what you are thinking about this. Wright sees that this section in the letter, specifically 4.17-19 is Paul's answer to the problem raised in 1.20-27. As I understand it, he sees that God gave over humanity to depravity in response to idolatry in 1.20-27. This, of course, is what we also argued. But then he sees that 4.17-19 answers the giving over in chapter 1. That is, in response to idolatry God gave humanity over to depraved actions with their bodies, but because of Abraham's faith in the promise of God, what was dead was given life. Any thoughts about this?
Thanks!
I wanted to mention this because I know Wright makes a point about this, and I am wondering what you are thinking about this. Wright sees that this section in the letter, specifically 4.17-19 is Paul's answer to the problem raised in 1.20-27. As I understand it, he sees that God gave over humanity to depravity in response to idolatry in 1.20-27. This, of course, is what we also argued. But then he sees that 4.17-19 answers the giving over in chapter 1. That is, in response to idolatry God gave humanity over to depraved actions with their bodies, but because of Abraham's faith in the promise of God, what was dead was given life. Any thoughts about this?
Thanks!
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