Righteousness

Islam and Christianity, passages about Moses’ journey and Martin Luther’s teachings, will be analyzed. Moses’ journey is described in the primary text, Readings of the Quran by Kenneth Cragg on page 144, and Martin Luther’s views on faith and righteousness is described in the primary text, Martin Luther by John Dillenberger. These texts are key in comparing what was said in the Qur’an, the Islamic holy book, to what Martin Luther unravels in the lines of the bible, the Christian holy book. In…

Receiving Salvation The letter to the Romans, or shortened as Romans, is one of the New Testament books. It is a long letter, written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; it tells of God’s plan of salvation through faith. Paul sent the letter to communicate with the Romans and tell them that faith began with the Jewish people who were saved by obeying the laws in the Old Testament. After Jesus came, believing in Him is what would save them. In Romans 10, Paul states that people receive salvation…

The book of Romans, as stated previously, is a letter, often called an epistle. It falls under the genre of hortatory and expository literature (Kostenberger 2011:780). According to Kostenberger, when referring to epistle literature, “it is here that we find the bulk of the New Testament instructions as to how we should live our lives as believers today” (2011:453). Thus, Romans 3:21-27, which makes up a section of the book of Romans, falls under the same genre as Romans. The passage being…

for mankind is designed with a desire for stable relationships, a remembrance of forgiveness, and a yearning for righteousness. Particularly, betrayal is conquered by the human desire for stable relationships. The trials, errors and constant commitment to each other, will gradually build a relationship into an unbreakable bond. In the…

Thanks to his powerful language and rhythmic structure, MLK appeals to a great audience at large with a message of Civil Rights and equality that rings true to this day. One of the primary sources of style in his speech results from the heavy use of religious metaphor. MLK utilizes this specific style of metaphor to relay a message that his audience is familiar with and will understand. This text aims to analyze his particular style as well as relay why it became so effective at communicating to…

the text, a clear interpretation of the text will develop; leading to the conclusion that righteousness in the eye of God is not something that can be attained through the law, rather we are made righteous through faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 3:21-27 says: 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no…

for Everyone: Romans 1-8 uses says, “God’s covenant justice comes into operation through the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah, for the benefit of all who have faith. For there is no distinction:” yet, the New Internatonal Version it says, “This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,” (NIV.) There is quite the difference between these two versions. The question is, which version is translated correctly? What does…

provides a perfect solution for man’s problem, whether he is Jew or Gentile. The Book of Romans reveals God’s great plan to establish His righteousness throughout the earth through the gospel of Christ. The 30 times the word ‘righteousness’ is used in Romans only partly reveals the importance of this theme. God is ultimately concerned with restoring righteousness to man so that He can fellowship with man and work with Him in accomplishing His purposes. Man was unable to solve his sin problem so…

Now a question: Which law was a shadow of things to come? Let's find out in Hebrews chapter 10 starting at verse 1: “For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.” Question: Which one of the laws — either the ten commandments, or the book of the law — contained continual sacrifices offered year by year? Because if we can answer this…

(7-10) (Ro 9:31 NKJV) “…but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness.” - That’s what Paul means when he says “Israel has not obtained what it seeks…” - The Jews sought after Righteousness thru the Law says Paul - Yet the only ones who receive Righteousness are those of the “elect”...all others says Paul have been “blinded” - Like Pharaoh – God has “given” the Jews “blindness” - God’s only responding to their hard hearts, because when a Jew chooses…