a Pauline theology Schreiner, Thomas R. creator author. text bibliography ilu 2020 Second edition. monographic eng

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xvi, 560 pages ; 24 cm "How should students of Scripture engage with discerning the shape of Paul's thought? In this second edition of a trusted resource, Thomas R. Schreiner seeks to unearth Paul's worldview by observing what Paul actually says in his writings and laying out the most important themes and how they are connected. While thoroughly informed by contemporary Pauline studies, Schreiner offers an accessible account of Paul's theology"-- 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 the gospel -- Dishonoring God : the violation of God's law -- Dishonoring God : the power of sin -- The person of Jesus Christ : the exaltation of 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. Thomas R. Schreiner. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Theology Theology BS2651 .S277 2020 227/.06 Schreiner, Thomas R., 1954- Westmont : InterVarsity Press, 2020. Second edition. (DLC) 2019042994 9780830852703 0830852700 2019042993 DLC 190926 20220516101854.0 on1121419918 eng