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“SALT” Exercise: The Theological Metanarrative of Paul’s Thought
James A. Bryant
NBST520: New Testament Orientation II
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Summary
Paul’s letters prescribes what the New Testament means by showing how one may
understand his theological standpoints. What I set out to do in this paper is to help one travel
through the Christological metanarrative in his letter to the Romans. This letter gives the church
a assessment of the Christian faith. The primary motive for God’s plan is for Jesus to be our
salvation. Listen to what Romans 1:16-17 says,” For I am not ashamed of the gospel,+because it
