Tag: religion
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Summary of the Exegesis of Romans 5:12-21
Full Articles: https://drsantos.org/2025/11/23/exegesis-of-romans-512-21/ Introduction & Exegetical Idea The paper situates Romans as Paul’s most theologically comprehensive letter, framed by the thesis of Romans 1:16–17, where the δικαιοσύνη θεοῦ (dikaiosynē theou, righteousness of God) is revealed by faith. Romans 1–3 establishes universal condemnation (Gentile, moralist, Jew), while 3:21–5:21 expounds justification by faith. Romans 5:12–21 forms the…
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Religion and Rhetoric in the Constitution: How Witherspoon’s Fist Political Sermon is Reflected in the Political Philosophy of James Madison
By David Q Santos MA, MDiv, PhD Introduction Just like many family gatherings today, mixing politics and religion has often been considered taboo or at least unwise. Even some of the men in the Constitutional Congress found reasons to reject Benjamin Franklin’s appeal to daily prayer for God’s guidance in drafting the foundational document of…
HIstorical & Biblical Studies with Dr. Santos 