Understanding Wrath in Romans: Temporal Displeasure, Not Eternal Condemnation

The letter unfolds in two interconnected movements. The first moves from justifying faith through chapter 5:2, where Paul employs the word “faith” repeatedly to establish the basis of a right standing before God. The second movement, spanning Romans 5:2 through 8:31, shifts the focus to the Christian life — obedience stimulated and sustained by that … Read more