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Paul's Conception Of The Mosaic Law

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INTRODUCTION As defined in Romans 1:1, Paul is the author of the book of Romans. He addresses how important the signification of the Christian doctrine is and it’s believed that while he wrote this letter, he was on his third missionary journey. Early in 49 AD, Jewish Christians dominated the church in Rome, but as Emperor Claudius expelled the Jews from Rome, many of the Jewish Christians were to of left the city. Not only was the church in Rome suffering from sin and guilt but Paul felt a need to write on the situations of his ministry plans as well as addressing the problem that was arising throughout the church. His letter is addressed to “all those who are loved by God and called to be saints” (1:7) as a persuasion to the gentile and …show more content…

Christians will hopefully gain freedom from what is considered to be the Mosaic Law. As Paul defined the statement, he then uses a marriage illustration to show that the law has authority over a person until their death. If one were to of read in his previous statement in (5:20), Paul addresses this Law for that of disobedience and righteousness. This Law they speak of not only has an unclear definition to readers but to those who were to define its original meaning. The word law, also referring to the Greek word “namos” means a ruling or decision. But by defining this term and digging deeper into its proper meanings, the conclusion is clear to those who can refer it back to the Mosaic Law. The answer begins to clear up as readers begin to realize Paul not only was addressing the theory of the law for a third time but to state that as long a law is in effect, it will continue to have definite authority over that person only to remain in that person’s lifetime. Some interpreters think that Paul signals a shift in his audience from having previously focused his attention on all Christians in Rome to now turning his interest in the Jewish Christians. It doesn’t specifically mean that he was only speaking to the Jewish Christians; it was simply that they were familiar with the

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