Interview with Matthew Bates on Rom 1:3-4

A key text for mapping the origins of early Christology is Rom 1:3-4, where Paul writes:

The gospel 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 3 the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Matthew Bates about this important text and what it means for the study of primitive christology. We cover

• The pre-Pauline nature of Rom 1.3-4.
• Does Rom 1.3-4 have an adoptionist Christology?
• What does Rom 1.3-4 say about Jesus Christ?
• What does Rom 1.3-4 tell us about the early church?
• How does Rom 1.3-4 fit into Pauline Christology?
• What is faithful allegiance to Jesus?

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