Paul, Apostle of God's glory in Christ :

Schreiner, Thomas R.

Paul, Apostle of God's glory in Christ : a Pauline theology / Thomas R. Schreiner. - Downers Grove, IL : Leicester, UK : InterVarsity Press ; Apollos, c2001. - 504 p. ; hbk ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction: The centrality of God in Christ in Paul's theology --
Proclaiming a magnificent God: The Pauline mission --
The basis of mission: The fulfillment of the promise to Abraham --
Suffering and the Pauline mission: The means of spreading gospel --
Dishonoring God: The violation of God's law --
Dishonoring God: The power of sin --
The person of Jesus Christ: The exaltation for Christ for the glory of God --
God's saving righteousness: The basis of a right relationship with God --
God's liberating work for His people: Divine transforming grace --
Living to honor God: The power to live a new life --
Faith and hope: The ground of perseverance --
Life of love in the Spirit: Exhortations and the law in Paul --
The church and spiritual gifts: The unity of God's people --
The ordinances of the church and its ministry: The building up of the body --
The social world of the new community: Living as Christians in the culture --
The hope of God's people: The fulfillment of God's saving purposes --
Epilogue: Magnifying God in Christ.

0830826513 (alk. paper)

2001024811


Paul Apostle, Saint, --theology.


Bible.--Epistles of Paul--Theology.

BS2651 / .S277 2001

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