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If you are interested in either

1. Romans, the argument of the early chapters, or
2. an example of how systematic theology relates to exegesis, especially in obscuring it, or
3. the relation of sin to transgression, either

a. in Paul, or
b. in historical-redemptive roles, taken by Gentiles and Isreal, respectively, or
c. as categories or themes which suggest we need modifications to our current language, then

read this.

For what it's worth I find Dr. Colvin's discussion adding weight to my tentative view that sin is primarily a description of the exilic state of gentiles rather than an instrinsically 'bad' act throughout all time. For a proud Pharisee in Jesus' time to label a fellow Jew 'sinner' was to name them outside Israel. Yet Paul's answer is that Israel herself has forsaken the law and has become even worse: they are the transgressors of the law.

This has very interesting implications, but I'm still thinking about them. Feel free to add this to your collection of thoughts that rumble inside your head, too.