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The Argument of Paul to the Romans

Preliminaries

For searchers of discussions on the New Perspective of Paul (NPP), this article won't address NPP. This article does address a non-traditional view of the contextual progression of Romans. Due to the newness of the presentation, much care must be used to test the content herein carefully with respect to scripture. Some ideas written in this article are interesting thoughts and a bit speculative. Most ideas and scripture references are germane to the presenting the understanding of Paul's argument.

Intro

Paul's writing to the Romans has well been recognized for the excellent handling of Old Testament scriptures seen through the knowledge and revelation of Christ Jesus. Now his writing ought to be seen in the masterful debate skills utilized to reach to a distant hostile group of believers.

The artful technique of Paul receives strong consideration now in order to show the purpose of the writing. [Though the purpose is addressed in a different article.] God's preparation of a man to this purpose ought to give glory to God. Thereafter, the attention should be focused back to the glorious message of Christ Jesus in the gospel.

The study on the Mustard Seed parable has begun to show an interesting connection to the the Tree of Life.  The purpose of the kingdom may therefore have a connection with the Paradise described as the Garden of Eden.  This connection would be more in a associative way rather than a specific recreation of a garden.  And with this garden imagery also comes a return of the significance of the Tree of Life.  This ought to be a fruitful investigation.  OH SORRY. Had to say that.  More amazingly, the series of parables on the mysteries will prove to have many amazing analogies of scripture being tied together in a fashion that only God could bring forth.

   The Parable of the Mysteries provides an argument for a unique definition of the kingdom of heaven.  Few if any other books actually seek to define the kingdom systematically from scriptures; Instead the books will present some interesting scriptures about the kingdom and then jump to conclusions about what kingdom of God truly means.  If a better definition and description occurs outside of scripture, the author seeks to learn of such a book.  The book shelves have too many books that start from the middle of the topic rather than the beginning.  Doctrine should not be left to speculation but should come with the evidence of its derivation.  Whatever else may result from this book, the standard of evidence will need to increase on the topic of the kingdom. 

   An interesting situation arises if the meaning of the kingdom is truly coming to clarity as being shown in the book Parables of the Mysteries.  God's providence then would be manifesting through His revealing of the purpose and intent of the kingdom.  Even more interesting is the potential idea that Jesus was actually saying the kingdom would remain a mystery for awhile.  In discovering the kingdom the Christians should then find the evidence of God's work.