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Faith in Romans: The Salvation of the Individual or Life in Community?*

Dunson, Ben C.·2011·Journal for the Study of the New Testament
DOI 10.1177/0142064x11415328
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Over the last half-century communal aspects of Paul’s thought have gained increasing prominence over against individual facets of his theology. Accordingly, many scholars have sought to overturn what they perceive to be an ‘individualistic’ understanding of Pauline faith, replacing it with various alternatives, ranging from faith as participation in Christ, to faith as communal edification. Others have maintained that a classic definition of faith as belief in Christ overrides communal concerns. In light of these debates, this article—based on an exegetical investigation of the clearest statement of Paul’s faith-righteousness language in Romans (namely Rom. 10.6-13) and on the phrase ‘measure of faith’ in Rom. 12.3—contends that faith is the means through which individuals find salvation, but also that faith cannot be understood merely as such; it also plays an indispensable role in building up the communities of Paul’s addressees and in fostering a new communal identity in Christ.

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  • The close relationship between Romans 1:16-17, 3:21-31 and 9:30-10:17 is noted by many scholars.

    “The close relationship between the two sub-pericopes of Romans 1:16-17 and 3:21-31 (as part of the bigger pericope of Romans 3:21-5:11) is noted by many scholars (such as Campbell 2005:190-191;Dunn 1988b:163, 183;Dunson 2011:23-29;Haacker 2003:121;Heliso 2007:2;Käsemann 1973:20;Moo 1996:67;Powers 2001:91;Schmithals 1988:124, Stuhlmacher 1989:55;Watson 2004:40-76;Wright 2002:426).”

    From Romans 10:5–13 revisited (2015) · cites this paper as Dunson 2011:23-29

  • Romans 10:10 amplifies or elaborates on Deuteronomy 30:14 by saying that righteousness is the result when one believes from the heart, and salvation is the result when one confesses with the mouth.

    “Romans 10:10 'amplifies' (Dunson 2011:32), or rather, elaborates on the words of Deuteronomy 30:14 by saying that:”

    From Romans 10:5–13 revisited (2015) · cites this paper as Dunson 2011:32

  • Because of the obvious inter-connectedness between Romans 1:16-17, 3:21-30 and Romans 10:5-13, and especially Romans 10:9-10 and 13, the answer to whether both actions are required tends to get difficult.

    “However, because of the obvious inter-connectedness between Romans 1:16-17, 3:21-30 (within the context of 3:21-5:2) and Romans 10:5-13 (within the context of 9:30-10:21) (cf.Dunson 2011:22), and especially the verses of Romans 10:9-10 and 13, the answer obviously tends to get difficult.”

    From Romans 10:5–13 revisited (2015) · cites this paper as Dunson 2011:22

  • In this sub-pericope Paul explicates the precise nature of faith as it functions in antithesis to the law regarding the attainment of righteousness.

    “In this sub-pericope Paul explicates the 'precise nature of faith as it functions in antithesis to the law regarding the attainment of righteousness' (Dunson 2011:30).”

    From Romans 10:5–13 revisited (2015) · cites this paper as Dunson 2011:30

  • The outcome of this dual action is that one will be saved.

    “The 'outcome of this dual action is that one will be saved (σωθήσῃ)' (Dunson 2011:31-32).”

    From Romans 10:5–13 revisited (2015) · cites this paper as Dunson 2011:31-32

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Authors
Dunson, B. C.
Affiliations
Redeemer University (CA)
Corresponding author
Dunson, Ben C.
Venue
Journal for the Study of the New Testament
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2011-08-11
Volume
34
Issue
1
Pages
19-46
ISSN
  • 0142-064X (ISSN-L)
  • 1745-5294
DOI
10.1177/0142064x11415328
OpenAlex
W2003484554
Cited by
11
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2022: 1 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 3 · 2013: 1
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7.07
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Language
en
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Locations
Journal for the Study of the New Testament (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Religious studies › Biblical Studies and Interpretation
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Karl Barth and Christian Theology
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Religious studies › Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education
Keywords
personal salvation, collective identity, Pauline communities

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