For a general overview of this video series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), click here for an introduction to Luther’s concept of the two kinds of righteousness and its biblical basis.
Dr. Paul Raabe explores the current trends in biblical scholarship and how the church should respond. “The next generation of biblical scholars is not doing “source-form-redaction criticism”…scholars are now following what is called a “synchronic” approach, taking the biblical texts as they stand in a more holistic way.”
"The anti-Jewish hatred that we now see in marches in the United States and around the world is inspired by hell itself. We Christians need to reassert some basics." Dr. Paul Raabe
We are all horrified by the ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East. It is deeply disturbing and raises the question: How should we Christians think about such events from a theological perspective? Dr. Paul R. Raabe shares comments intended to generate reflection.
Mathew Andersen October 8, 2014
I’m confused about why this is seen as such a hot topic. Granted, the term “two kinds of righteousness” is fairly unusual. But in 25 years of ministry I have never met a pastor who did not distinguish between the righteousness of grace God and the call to serve our fellow man and to care for the creation God made. Frankly, these six videos sound kind of like professors who are way out of touch with what actually goes on in the parish. For such professors, yeah, this paradigm might be a new idea. But for us pastors it’s pretty much common knowledge.