The Christology of Titus 2:13 and 1 Timothy 2:5

This article makes an acute observation about the strong similarities between Titus 2:11-14 and 1 Timothy 2:1-7. These similarities are significant because they suggest that it is not valid to translate Titus 2:13 as: ‘The glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.’ This traditio...

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Published in:Tyndale Bulletin
Main Author: J. Christopher Edwards
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tyndale House, Cambridge 2011-05-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.53751/001c.29308
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