Justification in Focus at ETS
For the past few decades, a paradigm shift in New Testament scholarship has led some researchers to question whether the church has rightly understood first-century Judaism and the Apostle Paul. This discussion came into focus once again this week at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) in Atlanta.
In the name of “New Perspectives on Paul,” certain men are calling for a reassessment of the traditional Pauline understanding of the doctrine of justification, the nature of good works, and other elements essential to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Prominent among these figures is N.T. Wright, a theologian who in his voluminous writings is suggesting a new reading of Paul, even claiming that the Protestant Reformers misunderstood the Apostle.
These accusations cannot be easily brushed aside, for they strike at the vitals of our entire understanding of salvation. With an aim to analyze the merit of Wright’s claims and expose both the strengths and weaknesses of his approach, the editors of Tabletalk magazine have put together this collection of study tools to help Christians discern the errors behind the approach of N.T. Wright. It is our hope that you will find these resources helpful in understanding the biblical doctrine of salvation and for making an informed assessment of the work of Wright and other New Perspective thinkers.
- Read articles, listen to sermons, and watch videos on the Doctrine of Justification and the New Perspectives on Paul
- Read all feature articles from the February 2010 issue of Tabletalk magazine, What N.T. Wright Really Said
- Recommended resources on Justification & N.T. Wright