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In the official imperial theology, the titles Son of God and Lord usually applied to the emperor and the word gospel referred to his achievements. By speaking of Jesus in these terms, Paul was tacitly inviting the Roman community to declare its loyalty to the true ruler of the universe. Members were to become co-conspirators with him in acknowledging that, unbeknownst to the powers that be, a fundamental change had occurred when God had vindicated the crucified Messiah.49
― Karen Armstrong,
St. Paul: The Apostle We Love to Hate

In the official imperial theology, the titles Son of God and...

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