LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Exegetical Paper

Submitted to Dr. Ginn in partial fulfillment
Of the requirements for the completion of the course

NGRK 505-B03
Greek Tools

by
Pamela Gay
March 8, 2015

Table of Contents
Introduction…………………………..…………………………………..……………..…………3
Context
Historical-Cultural Context…….…..…………………….………………………………..3
Literary Context …………..……………………….……...………………………………4
Analysis of Text
Rom. 3:21-24………………………………………………………………..…………….5
Rom. 3:25-26 ......................................................................................................................9
Application. ……………………………………………………………………………...………12
Conclusion. …………………………………………………….....…………………………..…13
Bibliography……………………...…………………………………….…………………...…...14
Appendix A: Block Diagram. ……………………………………………....…………………...16

Introduction
“The world is not perfect, and many people are not able to spend the years required to learn Greek properly, even those who have a seminary education.” This exegetical paper will incorporate the use of Greek tools in applying an exegetical method; namely hermeneutics. By comparing three Bible translations; examining the literary context; applying word studies; analyzing historical, grammar, outlining, and theology, coupled with and evaluation of the interpretations of scholars regarding the significance of textual criticism, the exegete will employ the results for correct modern-day application of Romans 3:21-26. The analysis of the passage to obtain a textual interpretation of Paul’s letter to the Romans will result in a more literal understanding of the original intent and clarify the author’s reasoning for sending a letter to the congregation.
Context
Historical-Cultural Context
Founded in 753 B.C., Rome grew from a small village to a “powerful metropolis of over a million people.” With the Roman military