The Wandering Heretic

The aim of Paul in writing Romans was not to establish any type of systematic theology or even write the definitive analysis of justification or salvation. Instead, Paul’s aim was to reconcile the strict segregation of the Christian fellowship between the Jews and Gentiles that existed in Rome. Where the topics of justification or salvation [...]

I have made another upgrade/cut-off to my Context Group Version translation. This revision will be numbered 3.0; up from the previous revision (2.5). Consider this my Christmas present to you. These changes include but are not limited to the following: I Changed tachu from “quickly” to “without delay” to eliminate the ambiguity the term can [...]

I have submitted that it can be verified internally that Paul wrote the book of Romans to both the Jews and Gentiles within that city. The content indicates that it was a circular letter that was meant to be read both in the Jewish synagogues as well as within the Christian church or churches. As [...]

  Continuing on the “World Religion” cruise.

From the people at Citizenlink.com Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. (My thanks to Pat Murray for passing this one along!)

I have established that Paul’s title of “Apostle to the Gentiles” can be better designated as the “Apostle to the Gentile Lands.” This missional focus would then include the Jews living outside of the land of Israel, as well as Gentiles themselves. Accordingly, the epistle to the Romans, despite verses 1:5 and 13, was sent [...]

I am exploring the background of Paul’s letter to the Romans. This process will lead to an analysis of Chapters 9-11, as they relate, or do not relate, to a prophecied “restoration of the Jews.” Since my writings on the meaning of Baptism are based on the doctrine of Supersessionism, I determined that an exposition [...]