The Christology of Pre-Pauline Traditions

Romans 1:3-4

In Romans 1:3-4 we have what many judge to be a pre-Pauline tradition that says a lot about Jesus:

2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

In this vodcast/podcast, I discuss:

• Why do scholars think Rom 1.3-4 is a pre-Pauline fragment?
• Does Rom 1.3-4 indicate an adoptionist christology?
• What does Rom 1.3-4 declare about Jesus' divine sonship?