Wissenschaftliche LiteraturOT in NT / AT im NT

Matthias Reimer

An Intertextual Approach to the Paradox of Romans 2:13 and 3:20

Justified by Law Observance?

THEOS – Studienreihe Theologische Forschungsergebnisse

Romans 2:13 has long been a stumbling block for protestants. That “the doers of the law will be justified,” seemingly does not fit the doctrine of justification by faith alone. On the other hand, this Pauline statement appears to support the Roman Catholic dogma which claims good works deserve justification at the final judgment. In their embarrassment,…