Episode 457: Yet another interpretation presents itself concerning the Golden Chain of Redemption in Romans 8.29-30, this one focusing on “He also glorified” at the end of verse 30. This particular take argues that since the aorist (past) tense is used, glorification is a already accomplished with a strong connection to baptism. In this episode, I take this view to task exegetically, contextually, and theologically to show that Paul’s use of the aorist does not negate his eschatological considerations.
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Moses E. Lard on Romans 8.28-30
Episode 449: The quest for resources within the Restoration Movement which do justice to Romans 8.28-30 continues! This time I grab Moses E. Lard’s Commentary on Romans off the book shelf and take a look inside to see what he says. I interact with his exposition linguistically, lexically, theologically, and anthropologically. Tune in & nerd out with me.