Andrey Romanov, «Through One Lord Only: Theological Interpretation of the Meaning of 'dia', in 1 Cor 8,6», Vol. 96 (2015) 391-415
The present study attempts to clarify the theological meaning of dia, in 1 Cor 8,6. Traditionally the preposition is understood as an indication of a contrast between God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus' role is described as either instrumental or analogous to the role of Jewish Wisdom. The present study questions these interpretations on the basis of the analysis of the structure of the verse. In this author's opinion, dia, here indicates the unique functions of Jesus Christ which make him the co-worker of God the Father in both creation and salvation.
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points to his function in the eschatological judgment as part of the
universal eschatological scenario. Nothing goes from God the Fa-
ther apart from the Lord’s participation, and no one can find the
way back bypassing the Lord. In other words, to the Lord Jesus
Christ belongs the specific role in the universal process which can
be exercised only by him and which makes him indispensable to
all things, to “us”… and to God the Father.
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Andrey ROMANOV
Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies
Sint-Michielsstraat 4 Box 3100
B-3000 Leuven
SUMMARY
The present study attempts to clarify the theological meaning of dia,
in 1 Cor 8,6. Traditionally the preposition is understood as an indication
of a contrast between God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus’
role is described as either instrumental or analogous to the role of Jewish
Wisdom. The present study questions these interpretations on the basis
of the analysis of the structure of the verse. In this author’s opinion, dia,
here indicates the unique functions of Jesus Christ which make him the
co-worker of God the Father in both creation and salvation.