The logic of retribution theology starts on a strong note: Bad deeds (like drug abuse) have natural, painful consequences, and they can be addicting. Good deeds bring sweeter rewards than bad deeds ever could. The logic becomes problematic and even laughable when it claims to be true in all situations.
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Brian Sandifer Thesis: Factoring time into classical retribution theology does not make Job fit with the teaching of Proverbs. Proof: Classical retribution theology involves the notion of a response flowing necessarily from an action: blessing from obedience and punishment from disobedience.
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The theology espoused by Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar is known as the theology of retribution. In brief, this theology begins with a cause: God is pure and holy and will judge all. Then this theology links that cause with an effect: those who sin are punished.
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Podcasts designed to deepen the listener's understanding and application of the Bible. ... Sat 26 Jan 2008 ... Posted by Matthew Graham under Job and the Problem of Evil; No Comments...
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Jesus’ Jubilee theology does not accept the logic of retribution that portrays God as demanding perfect obedience or a violent sacrifice as a necessary basis for earning God’s favor.
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The legitimacy of retribution seems to be a cultural universal in the United States. Where does this commitment to retribution come from? The affirmation of retribution links directly with Christian theology.
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For most of this story, Job debates with his friends over the nature of human suffering and retribution theology. His friends unshakably hold the belief that Job would not have suffered unless he had done something wrong, for God administers rewards or punishment based on human action.
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Biblical Theology Briefings ... On the other hand, God announces the retribution of eternal death for those who will not have accomplished by their deeds all that is commanded in this Law (Deuternomy 28:15-68). Also Moses, having made the Law known, takes heaven and earth to witness that he has just put before the people...
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Notes on the Founding Fathers and the Separation of Church and State ... The men who lead the United States in its revolution against England, who wrote the Declaration of Independence and put together the Constitution were not Christians by any stretch of the imagination. ... Besides a desperate desire that it should be so,
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Factoring time into classical retribution theology does not make Job fit with the teaching of Proverbs. ... Classical retribution theology involves the notion of a response flowing necessarily from an action: blessing from obedience and punishment from disobedience.
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