Zeal without Christ is empty. Paul rebuked Israel’s zeal without knowledge, just as today’s social gospel misplaces zeal apart from truth.
Paul’s Rebuke of Misguided Zeal: True Righteousness Versus the Social Gospel
What is the “Righteousness of God”? Paul’s Central Theological Phrase
Paul's theology emphasizes "righteousness of God" as covenantal justice revealed through Christ, fulfilling promises without compromising God's justice.
