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Does a literal reading of Romans 4:25 conflict with Reformed theology?

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In the NASB, Romans 4:25 (emphasis mine) reads: > He who was delivered over because of our transgressions, and was > raised ***because of*** our justification. However, in the ESV (emphasis mine) it reads: > ...who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised ***for*** our > justification. The literal sense of the preposition διὰ in the Greek agrees with the NASB, but there are some alternate explanations that may favor the ESV reading. Textual and translation issues aside (those can be addressed over at BH.SE on this question ), does the literal reading presented in the NASB present any theological difficulties in the Reformed tradition? I'm trying to determine why many Reformed-influenced translations wish to avoid this causal sense.
Asked by Dan (7169 rep)
Jul 12, 2013, 02:37 PM
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