An Exegetico-Theological Study of Romans 8:1-8: Towards a Pneumatological-Ecclesiology

This article focuses on Paul’s teachings on how the believer’s life in the Spirit contrasts the believer’s previous life of sin, with particular reference to Romans 8:1-8. It first employed the exegetical method—comprising contextual analysis, literary analysis, detailed analysis of lexicology (the...

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Autor principal:	Isaac Boaheng
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Publicado:	Noyam Publishers 2021
Materias:	death flesh law Christianity BR1-1725 The Bible BS1-2970
Acceso en línea:	https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.2021793 https://doaj.org/article/32128cf8f3b04e7c8cb2ee464827f81f
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:32128cf8f3b04e7c8cb2ee464827f81f2021-11-14T09:41:07ZAn Exegetico-Theological Study of Romans 8:1-8: Towards a Pneumatological-Ecclesiology https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.20217932458-7338https://doaj.org/article/32128cf8f3b04e7c8cb2ee464827f81f2021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttps://noyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ERATS2021793.pdfhttps://doaj.org/toc/2458-7338This article focuses on Paul’s teachings on how the believer’s life in the Spirit contrasts the believer’s previous life of sin, with particular reference to Romans 8:1-8. It first employed the exegetical method—comprising contextual analysis, literary analysis, detailed analysis of lexicology (the meaning of words), morphology (the form of words), grammatical function of words (parts of speech), syntax (the relationships of words) and figures of speech—to explore the text. The next step was a systematic theological formulation of pneumatological-ecclesiology based on the results from the exegetical study of the text. The main argument is that the Spirit applies Christ’s salvific work to the believer in a way that does not only put the believer right forensically but also puts him/her right behaviorally. Thus, the believer walking in the Spirit is both justified by the cross and by good deeds performed through the enabling presence of the Spirit. The article contributes to the academic disciplines of systematic theology and biblical studies by exploring what pneumatological-ecclesiology is embedded in the text and applying this formulated theology to the life of the contemporary church, drawing attention to the fact that since the Holy Spirit breathes upon and through the church, the activities of the Spirit in the church should be the plumb line for assessing the nature and conduct of the church. This contribution serves as an effective tool for enhancing ethical and religious renewals in believers in a way that eventually enhances their relationship with God, other humans and the environment.Isaac BoahengNoyam PublishersarticledeathfleshlawChristianityBR1-1725The BibleBS1-2970ENE-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies, Vol 7, Iss 9, Pp 132-142 (2021)
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description	This article focuses on Paul’s teachings on how the believer’s life in the Spirit contrasts the believer’s previous life of sin, with particular reference to Romans 8:1-8. It first employed the exegetical method—comprising contextual analysis, literary analysis, detailed analysis of lexicology (the meaning of words), morphology (the form of words), grammatical function of words (parts of speech), syntax (the relationships of words) and figures of speech—to explore the text. The next step was a systematic theological formulation of pneumatological-ecclesiology based on the results from the exegetical study of the text. The main argument is that the Spirit applies Christ’s salvific work to the believer in a way that does not only put the believer right forensically but also puts him/her right behaviorally. Thus, the believer walking in the Spirit is both justified by the cross and by good deeds performed through the enabling presence of the Spirit. The article contributes to the academic disciplines of systematic theology and biblical studies by exploring what pneumatological-ecclesiology is embedded in the text and applying this formulated theology to the life of the contemporary church, drawing attention to the fact that since the Holy Spirit breathes upon and through the church, the activities of the Spirit in the church should be the plumb line for assessing the nature and conduct of the church. This contribution serves as an effective tool for enhancing ethical and religious renewals in believers in a way that eventually enhances their relationship with God, other humans and the environment.
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An Exegetico-Theological Study of Romans 8:1-8: Towards a Pneumatological-Ecclesiology

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