Listening to Ezra Kok teaching on Romans yesterday was refreshing. He was able to make clear the basic tenets of NPP, especially those by Dunn.
What struck me during the teaching however was the level of compatibility with NPP exhibited by both NRSV and ESV, namely Romans 1:16-17.
Ezra was expounding on the sequence of words that would produce significant theological differences in terms of interpretation and meaning. He was explaining about covenantal nomism in layman terms and I found that at this particular point, NRSV seems to reflect this clearer than ESV. The already saved and righteous must continue to live by faith as a response to God's grace.
It makes me see clearly for the first time that different translations of the bible have their own nuances nd perhaps in this case, theological leanings. But, I am happy that there are many versions available.
What struck me during the teaching however was the level of compatibility with NPP exhibited by both NRSV and ESV, namely Romans 1:16-17.
Ezra was expounding on the sequence of words that would produce significant theological differences in terms of interpretation and meaning. He was explaining about covenantal nomism in layman terms and I found that at this particular point, NRSV seems to reflect this clearer than ESV. The already saved and righteous must continue to live by faith as a response to God's grace.
It makes me see clearly for the first time that different translations of the bible have their own nuances nd perhaps in this case, theological leanings. But, I am happy that there are many versions available.
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