Luther translated “dikaiosuvnh ga˝r qeou:” as a genitive of source[1] causing him to interpret Paul’s phrase as the “righteousness from God.”[2] From this translation Luther was convinced that “the righteousness of God” in verse 17 had nothing to do with punishing sinners in his righteousness, but it was God granting sinners a righteous status. Therefore, [...]
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Luther and the Righteousness of God: Luther’s Interpretation of “the Righteousness of God”
Posted in Bible Study, Christianity, The Epistle to the Romans, tagged Luther, Martin Luther, Paul, Righteousness, Righteousness of God, Romans on February 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
