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.