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Romans 13:14
Paul concludes with a concise ethical program: 'put on the Lord Jesus Christ' and make no provision for the flesh—language that scholars take as describing either sacramental union with Christ (baptismal/positional) or the practical daily discipline of imitating Christ and refusing sinful inclinations (Rom 13:14).
Meaning in context
Paul concludes with a concise ethical program: 'put on the Lord Jesus Christ' and make no provision for the flesh—language that scholars take as describing either sacramental union with Christ (baptismal/positional) or the practical daily discipline of imitating Christ and refusing sinful inclinations (Rom 13:14).
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Put On Christ; Resist the Flesh
Paul concludes with a concise ethical program: 'put on the Lord Jesus Christ' and make no provision for the flesh—language that scholars take as describing either sacramental union with Christ (baptismal/positional) or the practical daily discipline of imitating Christ and refusing sinful inclinations (Rom 13:14).
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The gospel announced to Rome
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Imperial capital and gospel letter
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Apostolic Age
Romans context: AD 33 - AD 100
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Apostolic Age
Romans context
Apostolic Age / AD 33 - AD 100
Romans context is set in the apostolic age, where The early church and the writing of the New Testament.
Thesis
Paul concludes with a concise ethical program: 'put on the Lord Jesus Christ' and make no provision for the flesh—language that scholars take as describing either sacramental union with Christ (baptismal/positional) or the practical daily discipline of imitating Christ and refusing sinful inclinations (Rom 13:14).