Romans
Justification by faith and the process of theosis: Romans is understood to present justification through faith, but Orthodoxy views this as the beginning of a lifelong process of salvation known as theosis, or deification, rather than a single, final legal declaration.
Unified understanding of the Gospel: The letter is seen as a comprehensive exposition of the Gospel, addressing the need for unity within the church and providing a FRAMEWORK for a life of righteous behavior and humility.
The role of the Holy Spirit: The letter emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, including the Spirit's role in empowering believers and praying for them.
Chapter 1:18-31 Paul and Tertius quote parts of Wisdom of Solomon 13:1-10,14:22-31
Subthemes include 1) mortality and sinfulness chapters 1-3;
2) salvation through Christ ch.s 3-4;
3) Holy Baptism ch.s 5-7;
4) Holy Chrismation ch.8
5) Reconciliation in Christ for all Jews and Gentiles ch.s 9-11;
6) Orthodox life in Church and the world ch.s 12-16
Title - Thesis | Scroll | Short Description | Synthesis 2nd Temple | Antithesis | Synthesis Apostolic | Synthesis Amoraim | Continent Origin | Southern Worldview | Northern Worldview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Romans | Scroll 82 | God in Christ | Paul's Epistle to the Romans | Prós Rhōmaíous | Didactic | NA | Europe | Pauline Epistle | Epistle |
Category Reference Guide
Title/Thesis - The name of the book in American English
Synthesis 2nd Temple - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from 2nd temple Judaism up to the 1st century
Antithesis - The name of the book in another language
Synthesis Apostolic - The identity of the book in order of its presentation according to Tradition in the church after the 3rd century
Synthesis Amoraim - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from Tannaim up to the 5th century
Continent Origin - Continent from where the Text Type Source comes from
Southern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. South means Africa or Egypt (Alexandrian) such as LXX. South of Palestine.
Northern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. North means Asia or Persia (Babylonian) such as Masoretic. North of Palestine.
Here are additional resources for those who want to continue learning and exploring:
Link to some reference to Patristic exegesis on Romans chapter 9