Romans

In this sixth of seven weekend videos, Dr. Plummer compares the Greek text of Romans 3 with an English translation of the same verse(s). This week, he compares the Greek text of Romans 3:24 with the New English Translation of the Bible.

[@benthecaptain7419]

Fewf I was worried my beloved NET Bible has made some error. Great points.

[@shawngillogly6873]

Interesting discussion. Given the NET is quite willing to be experimental in readings, I'm surprised they didn't search for a distinct translation here.

[@CharlesCherryWatercolors]

The Analytical Lexicon of the NT says,
ἀπολύτρωσις, εως, ἡ (1) literally, as an action a buying back of a slave or captive through payment of a ransom; hence setting free, release (HE 11:35); (2) figuratively; (a) of rescue from sin redemption, deliverance (RO 3:24); (b) of the release of the body from earthly limitations and mortality liberation, deliverance (RO 8:23); (c) of Christ as the one who sets free from sin redeemer, deliverer (1C 1:30)

[@robwagnon6578]

God does not "declare" us righteous he Makes us righteous as Jesus says elsewhere, 'make a tree good and its fruit will be good'...he did not say; 'declare a tree good and its fruit will be good'...God is not a liar; he does not just announce something so if it is not actually being made so!

[@CutterWiseman]

He does both. He declares it in Romans 5:1, as that is the meaning of justification… but I would be careful to conflate declaring righteous from making righteous. They aren’t to be separated but distinguished. We are justified in the declaration of the imputation of Christ’s righteousness and sanctification is the transformative aspect in conjunction with justification. Both are necessary and not to be separated, only distinguished as they represent two different aspects of the benefits of our redemption