Tag Archives: Romans

Paul’s Eleven-Fold Cancellation of the Law

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Ron Goetz

Paul’s Cancellation of the Law is important for at least two reasons. First, if we are no longer accountable to the Law, it will affect how we use it, and whether or not we subject others to the Law’s demands. Among Christians … Continue reading →

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All Things are Lawful: Three of Paul’s Substitutes for the Torah

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Ron Goetz

Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians has a clear example of his unwillingness to cite the Law when it seems natural, logical, or reasonable for him to have done so. Paul abolished the Law in his letters to the Christians in Rome, Galatia, … Continue reading →

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So What Replaced the Law?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Ron Goetz

We have seen in Galatians, Romans, and Colossians that Paul cancelled the Law in no uncertain terms. When I have brought up the cancellation of the Law, someone always asks, “Oh, so now you can do anything you want? Everything is okay? Adultery … Continue reading →

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Clobber Passage: Romans 1:18-27

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Ron Goetz

Romans 1:18-27 may be the most-used Clobber Passage of all. Virtually all North American gay and lesbian believers, once their orientation is known, have received it in a cut-and-paste email from concerned friends and acquaintances. If you’ve spent much time in the blogs you … Continue reading →

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