Paul
“Flesh” is not “Human effort” in Gal 3:3
Stephen Carlson has put up a good post on why the translation of σάρξ as anything other than “flesh” in Gal 3:3 is “weak tea.” Carlson observes that Paul is making a point concerning literal flesh—the foreskin—but many translations unfortunately treat Paul’s language as metaphoric, translating σάρξ as “human effort” or other related phrases. I’ll... »
Paul’s Conversion or Paul’s Call?
Mark Goodacre’s most recent NT Pod (as usual posted at NT Blog as well) deals with Paul’s “conversion,” or, as Goodacre prefers, Paul’s “call.” He says (thanks to Loren Rosson for typing up the quote): »
“That day will come like a thief”: Misinterpreted Bible Passages #4
You've probably heard about how Jesus will return without warning, "like a thief in the night." But did you know this only refers to the unfaithful being surprised by the return, while Paul says Christians should not be taken by surprise? »
Douglas Campbell’s Deliverance of God is (finally!) Available
I’m a little late to the game on this one, but I just got an email from Douglas Campbell in which he mentioned that his long-awaited tome, The Deliverance of God (or DOG, as it’s affectionately known around Duke and by Douglas himself) is finally available. As one of Douglas’ students, I’ve definitely had... »