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Schreiner, Thomas R.

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

ISBN: 8173624836

LCCN: 2001024811

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA1-66222

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--N.T.--Epistles of Paul--Theology.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Pauline Theology
Pauline Mission

LC Class. No.: BS2651 / .S277 2001

Dewey Class. No.: 227.02 SCH P